ubiquitous Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 After having sourced a number of nice bits and parts (HUGE thanks to my buddy kruzer) and with the release of FGD/rmc's fantastic dials, one of my all time favorite PAMs has found it's way into my collection. This particular project started with the case. After much begging and pleading, I managed to get my grimy mitts on a fantastic Jimmy case set thanks to a kind and generous friend. My original plan was to build a PAM10D, but when the new pre-V and Pre-A dials were released by FGD, all of my plans came to a halt with an abrupt change to follow accordingly. I had a nice Swiss 6497 left over from a different watch project which fit the bill nicely and also had some hands. BK gave me a much appreciated assist with sourcing the caseback (thanks, sir) and before long, I had almost everything I needed to set my project in motion. Unfortunately, and as with most any project of this nature, there were some small hurdles that needed to be sorted. The casetube was just a slight bit too tall, and I also needed to source a Tap10 6497 stem to fit the crown. So, off to Ziggy it went, and in the meantime, I packaged the guts up in an old DSN PVD case I had sitting around (though not before toning down the finish to a gun metal grey by using a cape cod ). After a very brief visit to the Ziggy spa, I had the case in my hands again with the crown tube modified, the CG lever tightened up (wow, what a difference!) and packaged with the stem I needed. Movement, dial and hands were then transferred over from the temporary case to their new home For the past month and a half, the watch looked like this Old, abandoned shelter: And onto the new... -FGD Pre-A 002/009 dial fitted to an old trimmed down DSN dial base -DSN hands -Jimmy case, bezel, crystal -Unknown CG with tightened lever -Kruzer crown -DSN 6500 caseback -6497 -Ziggy modified stem -Dirk 2nd gen PAV90 style strap (logo buckle) I've been enjoying this one on a very regular basis as of late. Quite a lot of fun to wear, and a pleasure to look at. Thanks for looking! Cheers, R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big0spin Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Awesome!! enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 It is A BEAUTY. I hope that The Zigmeister can make me one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Ubi- Great to see it finished. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Great post! and good timing as I have the same FGD dial coming my way and a Jimmy case... just hadn't decided what to do with either as they were purely "opportunity" purchases. Your post made my decision easy. Thanks! Robert in SoCal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Wow - great result altogether! Wear it well! babola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Looks great bro. Enjoy it. Cheers, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartwatches Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Beeeee U T FULL! Very nice! Congrats on a great project! I am just getting started on the hunt for parts for a 201/A. I hope mine comes out as nice as your 002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 There's no turning back now...your bitten by the PAM bug. Great job, wear it well. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Nice to see this finished Ubi....As usual, it came out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 wow this is the stat from panerai in the world... nice watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Fantastic Ubi! Congrats on completing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelmv Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 wow, speechless!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfcfighter Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Freakin' amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm speechless... Wear it in great health, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Very Sweet indeed ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 That's an awesome watch, bro, congratulations on another fantastic project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Superb mate ....looks fantastic and finished to perfection....glad to see one of the dials in active service!! Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihalatch Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi fishgodeep, Any news on your new batch of dials, Simon? We are all waiting. Cheers Superb mate ....looks fantastic and finished to perfection....glad to see one of the dials in active service!! Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi fishgodeep, Any news on your new batch of dials, Simon? We are all waiting. Cheers Please refrain from using real names in public posts, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 beautiful 2 R. wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihalatch Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Please refrain from using real names in public posts, thanks. I'm very sorry. It will not happen again. Can I edit my post? Can the moderator edit it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Fantastic project Ubi, You have a great eye for detail and it certainly shows in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hey gang Thanks as always for the very kind words! This one has been a fun project with the help from friends... The best way to do a project! The most difficult and challenging part of this one was to get the dial lined up nice and straight. This took a couple of attempts, but I think I finally have it to a point where my OCD isn't going completely berzerker: Since finishing, I've enjoyed this watch on a near daily basis. It's a very handsome piece, and I have to admit- I have indeed been bitten by the PAM bug! Cheers! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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