RWG Technical Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Now this is what I call a one-of-a-kind fiddy! :notworthy: What a beautiful movement, R... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 This is phenomenal. The macro photos are impressive enough, let alone the watchmaking! I always love the idea of being able to improve, personalize, and tinker with these watches in a way that few gen owners would dare. That movement is a beaut. I may have to dust down the old Fiddy in the morning after reading this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Man... that's awesome work Rob. Speechless. My fiddy's in pieces right now. Dial wont fit the case. Seeing yours just reminded me how much I miss mine. And that movement....what a looker. Cheers Siesta181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 The Zigmeister your skill never ceases to amaze me! It must be so rewarding to set yourself a difficult task like this and have the ability to complete it! With work, your own projects like this, and the boards modding.....do you ever sleep!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wow, that movement, the macro shots, the results - spectacular. Man, getting that lathe sure has opened up a lot of horizons RG Thanks for sharing the journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Amazing R. Love it,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 OMG...this awesome...it's a prove that with some exceptional skills miracles can be done! congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnewbie Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 With work, your own projects like this, and the boards modding.....do you ever sleep!? It's all an illusion, that's all...I just tend to post everything at once when I have spare time, reality is very different and much much less work is actually going on that it appears to be... Thanks for the feedback. That is the one advantage of reps, you can do most anything and have fun, whereas buying a gen...well it's a done deal as soon as you open the package... I struggled for a long time on buying a lathe or not, at close to $1K for the lathe alone, then add Levin collets ($100 each) and gravers and diamond sharpening stones and teaching yourself to use it, well it wasn't an easy decision. But now that I have had the lathe for close to a year, I use it almost daily, and find new uses for it all the time. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 With all the great work you do for others, it's nice to see you take some time out for yourself ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRae Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Beautiful The Zigmeister! Really an apropriate movement for your fiddy, loving the combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth2 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 love the work, like finding a full race flat head to put in a 32 hi boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 That's a good price you paid for the lathe. Although simple in appearance, older jeweler's lathes offer a very high level of precision and hold their tolerances well. I can't get enough of this type of post... keep 'em coming! Ah... and that movement fits in like it was made for that watch. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweattdogg Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Work of art. I can't even imagine working with pieces that small and the thinnest of margins for error. You skills are truly unmatched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 The Zigmeister...that is outstanding work...and so clearly, and beautifully documented and annotated...a real treat to read. I was shaking my head, smiling in marvel the whole way through. Great stuff...and a great final product!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Truly awesome.. not a panarai guy myself, but this watch has soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Wow, what an amazing and surely satisfying project and end result! Thanks for sharing the details... I'll have to read the writeup more closely when I have more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brook0 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Simply amazing!!!! I have tried some minor "watchmaking" andhave come to the conclusion that it is impossible work. Your skills are unreal, great to see that there are still people around capable of such fine work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVanDyk Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Superb work!!!! Gorgeous movement !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Fantastic Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szvwj Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 How you do that without breaking or bending anything is beyond me. Nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nice swap Rob. Great piece. Really enjoyed reading and seeing the job. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 that's how it goes when a master watchmaker takes it in his own hand. compliment... ziggy............ rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 WoW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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