RWG Technical Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thought I would share a couple of PAM's I did some work to lately. First a side by side over all shot. This one had some lettering removed, the "L Swiss L" was changed to "T Swiss T", and new lettering applied, all done freehand. New cannon pin installed as well to cure the recessed and bent hands. CG pin looked terrible, so I smoothed it to the CG and re-brushed it. On this one I removed some dial markings, the "-" was removed from between the "T-Swiss-T". This was a very difficult dial to install, it was 1.00 mm larger than the original dial, and would not fit the case. So I had to grind (yes as in "grinder") and file down the sides of the dial to get it to fit. This is always very risky, and the outcome is never guaranteed, the margin for error is nil. CG fixed up as best I could, the pin was sticking up and there was some damage to it and the CG, looks much better now. Close up of my custom mixed Tritium colour on the dial, the hands were done in a lighter shade of Tritium. The dial lume colour is matched to the genuine PAM Tritium dials I have had in house, so it looks the same. I would love to see some pictures of Kent Parks of Everest Watchworks dial lume work, to compare it to my work. I am told that he's the best of the best, but have only heard third hand on the quality of the actual workmanship, his website only shows distance no detail pictures which are useless...everyone needs to compare themselves to others in the trade...so if anyone has a Kent dial, and can take some close up shots, please share them for my benifit. Thanks for looking. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Speechless!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 You are the best of the best. Some people work on reps, but you are an artist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Looks great! I love the color of those markers... Just gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I tried to send the following by pm but it said it would not work so here goes... I have 5 Everest watches. I would be happy to try to take some macro shots. I have a Nikon Coolpix L12 wich is ok but not the greatest for macro shots. I have a friend that has a Nikon D80 with a macro lens. I can try to borrow that if he will let me and take some shots for you. How can I send the large jpg photos to you? I have met Kent in person. He is a great guy and a friend. By looking at your photos you are every bit as good as Kent if not better. Kent tends to be very slow...good but slow. He has done numerous custom dials for me but has asked me not to post photos of them. The dials take a lot of his time and are frustating for him. Thanks for all your posts and input on the forum. "Rower" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I tried to send the following by pm but it said it would not work so here goes... I have 5 Everest watches. I would be happy to try to take some macro shots. I have a Nikon Coolpix L12 wich is ok but not the greatest for macro shots. I have a friend that has a Nikon D80 with a macro lens. I can try to borrow that if he will let me and take some shots for you. How can I send the large jpg photos to you? I have met Kent in person. He is a great guy and a friend. By looking at your photos you are every bit as good as Kent if not better. Kent tends to be very slow...good but slow. He has done numerous custom dials for me but has asked me not to post photos of them. The dials take a lot of his time and are frustating for him. Thanks for all your posts and input on the forum. "Rower" I have my PM shut down since I am going away next week. I would love to see the close ups, like any artist (and I do think it takes an artistic talent to do lume) I like to see what others do and how it looks. I respect the fact if Kent doesn't want any pics posted, although it's always good adverstising to show your talents off... I'll turn my PM back on and send you a message. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Kent is good Rob , but not better than you ... When I first started down this path I had 2 dials done by Kent, 2 done by Vacuum and 2 by you ... I have only ever had them done by you since...:-) Nothing wrong at all with Kent or Johel's work but your "total service offering" takes some beating ...WORLDWIDE All the best Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks for the feedback and kind words. I was very lucky to have a number of genuine Tritium PAM dials show up at my shop, which allowed me to be able to see first hand the true colour. It took some trial and error, but I was able to come up with a colour mix combination that matches the genuine Tritium, and I have been using this mixture on all dials since then. Thanks for the insight Simon, and kind words. On an off topic note, the package with the dials arrived yesterday, WOW holy crap do they look good...I will try and do a review before I leave next week, if not, it will have to wait till I get back at the end of the month. Thanks so much, really appreciated. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 ...on an off topic note, the package with the dials arrived yesterday, WOW holy crap do they look good...I will try and do a review before I leave next week, if not, it will have to wait till I get back at the end of the month Ok...I'm doing bad thread crapping...but my curiousity is piqued!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweattdogg Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Nice work The Zigmeister. As always you don't dissapoint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Yep this is realy artwork at its best supreme and a defacto standard of greatnes! With kind regards, Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted September 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Ok...I'm doing bad thread crapping...but my curiousity is piqued!! The cat is already out of the bag, these are the new vintage dials that I think member V had shown last week?? I'm going to play around with luming them etc... Thread crapping over RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 The cat is already out of the bag, these are the new vintage dials that I think member V had shown last week?? I'm going to play around with luming them etc... Thread crapping over RG Hoorah!!!....now this I am rea ly looking forward to see....:-) Best FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 C'mon, Rob, tell us the truth... that watch is a gen, isn't it? Either that, or you are going to get kidnapped by Officine Panerai while on your trip to Europe. They would not miss your skill. Btw, have a wonderful journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Excellent as always Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 awesome jobs Rob, you are the Rembrandt of Reps....steady hand I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelmv Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 OMG!! this is incredible job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Wow, that really is superb workmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Very nicely done. But I expect no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Wow! I'm just stunned. Every time I see your work The Zigmeister I get depressed and stop all Pam projects as I know I'll never have one with that level of skill and since I'm not on your list... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 They came out nice RG. Love to see some before shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 This one had some lettering removed, the "L Swiss L" was changed to "T Swiss T", and new lettering applied, all done freehand. Am I the only who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 You make me spechless every time. Rob you are really an artist. I wish I had your skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztech Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 You make me spechless every time. Rob you are really an artist. I wish I had your skill. Had his skill? Man, I just wish I had access to his services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Great work Rob i love it, wish those where mine. you must have steady nerves and hands.. Cheers D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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