ubiquitous Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 But thanks to kruzer, archibald, ZZ, and FGD (along with some influence from V), I have to say that I haven't been this excited about a PAM project in quite sometime! Although it's several months out, I can already taste the completion of this one... Where's that 'jumpy' emotioncon when I need it?! Some preliminary Neo-Vintage 'sketches'... More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 It's only taken 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 What can I say? I'm a late adaptor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Dial looks awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Betcha you can't stop at One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Uh oh...let the addiction begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 as i have exactly the same stuff laying in front of me .... would you relume the dial or leave it like it is ? thx, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Looking good What're your plans for the rest of the project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Yes, indeed... I have always fancied neo-vintage PAMs. Until now, I've considered an accurate Pre-V/Pre-A/Early A to be nothing more than a wishful thought, but FGD has helped to bring that daydream to a reality with his great dials The project thus far consists of an FGD 002A dial, NOS Jimmy case, Kruzer crown, CG of unknown origin. To wrap this up, I'll be adding a Swiss 6497, DSN hands and some work with Ziggy to get the fine case details worked out. My wife has purchased a beautiful NOS Dirk PAV style strap for me (to which I can't have until Christmas ) and the final touch will be a big smile on my face as I strap this one on my wrist. As for my dial choice; I went with the 002A for a few reasons. The feasability of having such a watch seemed a little more reasonable for me to have vs. a Pre-V watch. I'd have loved to have had a 201/A, but I wanted to stay on the 'down-low' side of things with a more subtle dial, and for me, less usually seems to work out to be more. Also... I had this fantastic Jimmy case, which is a special case to me because of the extremely kind and generous gesture it represents from a dear friend of mine I wanted a great dial for this one, and now I have it. Perhaps if we have some nice Pre-V style cases come available down the road, I'll venture into that 201/A (and/or other Pre-V) world... For now, I'm more than pleased with the direction this project is heading! @Frank- Still unsure about the dial luming. I've discussed some interesting related topics with a couple of friends of mine here; who knows? We may have a very interesting (and accurate) luming option soon! So for now... I'm going to wait it out and think it over for the time being Cheers and all the best! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 would you relume the dial or leave it like it is ? I wanted to know that as well..would like to hear the opinions of other PAM guru members about that... really nice project...cannot wait to see some pics of this gems // finished projects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 oh man this has me excited <------ ubi, there's the jumpy emoticon for you i have the same dial enroute and an angus 111e ultimate case waiting in the wings can't wait to see the finished product ubi deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Same project going on here... pre-a 2 or 9... 1:1 case and crown - fgd dial - oem a series cg - i will add unitas and caseback and glass... we should all thank fgd for the dial... because without it thi project would have been impossible. i am personally selling my 201/a dial to fund this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Same project going on here... pre-a 2 or 4... 1:1 case and crown - fgd dial - oem a series cg - i will add unitas and caseback and glass... we should all thank fgd for the dial... because without it thi project would have been impossible. i am personally selling my 201/a dial to fund this project 1:1 case and crown? have i missed something? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Same project going on here... pre-a 2 or 4... What dial would you use for a PVD 04? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 DL- The 004 would have the seconds subdial at 9:00 methinks; I believe FGD has only done base dials thus far. However, you could do an 009... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 1:1 case and crown? have i missed something? Cheers I don't remmeber were they came from... both identical to my 118 Pam... Here is a quick photo of the case compared to my gen 118. In person is exactly the same. Might be a Jimmy case but I dont remember. I had it in my parts stuff for a future project and now they come in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 What dial would you use for a PVD 04? Sorry I meant a 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 cant wait to see the end result of your project!! i am waiting for my Avitt DLC case to arrive next week so i can finally build a good 9a. please post pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 btw here is a nice site with nice photos for projects with those dials (if you havent seen it already ) www.vannic.it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I wanted to know that as well..would like to hear the opinions of other PAM guru members about that... really nice project...cannot wait to see some pics of this gems // finished projects... I personally will not relume it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 No real reason to relume it if you are keeping it as Pre-A or Pre-V....The color is correct and it should not have any lumi left given that they are aged Tritium dials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I don't remmeber were they came from... both identical to my 118 Pam... Here is a quick photo of the case compared to my gen 118. In person is exactly the same. Might be a Jimmy case but I dont remember. I had it in my parts stuff for a future project and now they come in hand. Nice V. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Some quick dial mod pics. FGD's dials come with a brass backing plate to add stability and height to the dial over all. I had a left over DSN sandwich dial sitting in the parts bin; the base plate was the same thickness as the brass backer. I removed the top layer of the sandwich, used the brass plate as the size template and turned down the diameter of the DSN base to the correct smaller size to use as the new backing plate (since it has dial feet, I wanted to go with this option instead). Since I didn't care about the appearance of the DSN backer, I simply affixed it to my dremel, treating it like a cut off wheel. I then held it perpendicular to a grinding surface to turn it down. Pretty easy, and nice clean results at the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 I personally will not relume it I may be going the relume route, depending on the material used to do it. Think... 'not Luminova or superluminova', but instead something a little more period correct. I've said too much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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