HauteHippie Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Another one of my favorite PAMs of all time... The RecipeOld School "OFFCINE PANERAI" 2893 PAM 63The Zigmeister dial and hands lumeThe Zigmeister-installed Chieftang A-D cyclops w/ D.A.R.Finepics date wheelJimmy Fu CGPalp 2.0 Crown The Pics Comments Executed here on a Savage saddle tan stitchless, this guy looks good on light and dark straps alike. Another personal favorite for this one is the Micah (Vintager) brindle, which is much darker. The Greg Stevens Crazy Horse looks great as well.... The watch itself could use some polishing, especially around the bezel. My only fear, though, is that the bezel is plated rather than polished and I might end up making things a lot worse if I try to polish it.... The Jimmy Fu crown, well, I'm kicking myself for not having bought several while they were still around. Overall, I think the Jimmy Fu / Palp 2.0 combo is a little less than optimal - I should have put a gen crown on instead, but it's really hard to complain all that much. This piece is an absolute joy to look at and wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Wow what an awesome set of Pictures Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 great watch, stunning pics...wear it well m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Absolute beauty! With the double AR the dial seems coming out of the bezel. It is perfect on a complex dial with lot of small white details like that. Congrats, B, wear it well! On the next one are we going to read "Chieftang-installed Chieftang A-D cyclops w/ D.A.R."? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Sweet piece and nice combo there thx for sharing. Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I need to learn how to take pictures like that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 That is a true beauty Chief. And photos are great too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Stunning watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs1971 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm speachless.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm not into straps at all but I LOVE that strap! I'm digging that stitchless look. Very very cool B. You should turn heads with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P8B Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 A small depiction of emotions after looking at your pics chief (and just yesterday i was looking at a GMT and ah not for me. And today i see yours ) Another one added to the loooooooooooooooooong wishlist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Gorgeous pics, sir! Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Wow B. YOu either got a new camera or took some lessons. These pictures are stunning And by the way, so is the 063 Can't wait to get my Chief A-D cyclops with D.A.R installed when Ziggy gets back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hehe, thanks all! No new camera. I just finally got a lens suitable for taking these sorts of pics and set up a proper lighting environment, which by the way, could still use some work... Photographing polished pieces is still a bear. Oh and, BTW, just to clear up confusion: there is no AR on this crystal, only on the cyclops (which is invisible) to reduce reflections on it. If you notice on the first pic, I tried to let a little "moon" sliver of reflection catch the crystal on the right side of the photo, for effect. Thanks again! @sssurfer: I think the PAM cyclopes on the underside of the glass would frustrate me too much! Rolex cyclopes, no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Congrats, B, you are really mastering light now. I thought it was double AR coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat.tail.event Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 WOW...easily the best 63 I have seen on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboGUATE Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Damn! That is a terrific PAM GMT form excellent photos. Congrats on your piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Chief - that is beautiful. Any chance you can take a picture head on? I would love to see what the cyclops mag looks like. Can't wait to put mine on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Beauty Chief!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Chief - that is beautiful. Any chance you can take a picture head on? I would love to see what the cyclops mag looks like. Can't wait to put mine on. Yea I'll try. I have been using off-axis shooting angles to easily mitigate crystal reflections. I have an idea for taking shots head-on though........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I have an idea for taking shots head-on though........ Maybe a polarizing filter, but don't try and put an AR coated crystal over another AR coated crystal! It simply doesn't work. I tried a double AR crystal on another double AR crystal, and reflections came back even worse. I suppose this is due to messing with the phase interference mechanism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillorin Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 I think you're right about the bezel being plated. Most here probably don't know but the very first good PAM reps were actually brass, stainless plated and cost a bundle! That made a few people mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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