fishgodeep Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Here's the missing piece from my collection that has been one of the most challenging to complete. I went about it the wrong way - sourcing each part individually only for Ziggy to discover (to his frustration) that not everything would fit together properly. This one took a few goes to get right and I have to thank Ziggy for his patience and commitment to achieve the finished result!! Specs and Build ETA 2893-2 sourced by Ziggy Rep Case set and Spacer - from 2836-2 version Best dial I could find - sourced from prestige watch co. Davidsen hands stack Lello Datewheel Chieftang cyclops Kruzer OEM Auto crown OEM Black gator strap on OEM brushed tang buckle Work Done Dial and hands re-lumed in C3 Superluminova Datewheel installed OEM Crown installed - tube modified. Cylclops installed Watch built and regulated I finished the CG myself (Lever pin , tighten , polish etc) It is one of my favourite PAM's and probably my next gen purchase (if ever the cash was spare) - it's either this or a 23 as I really like the cleanliness of the dials coupled with the explorer style bezel. It makes for another classic Panerai model and IMHO a future neo-vintage ...especially 23. The true functional GMT complicatoon is far more useful than I expected and this has become a popular choice for work. Thanks to the master Ziggy , all the participants ,without whom some of the mods would not have been possible and a salute to all the GMT Pams out there that inspired me !! Enjoy FGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 crazy this is a GEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnewbie Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Another winner. Love the Lumi dial. What, in particular, did you like about the prestige watch dial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Very nice S. Congratulation to both, wear it well. Laz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdoc Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 WOW.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 :wub: No need for the gen S. She's a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Another winner. Love the Lumi dial. What, in particular, did you like about the prestige watch dial? Thanks D & all...mainly the crisp bold dial text and satin finish on the tuxedo stripes.....still the hour markers should be closer into the centre of the dial and I haven't seen a version with this corrected ? FGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Really a beauty. Why you would feel the need to have the gen after all that work boggles the mind, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdoc Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 what was your bottom line cost? also, wasnt the 2836-2 version an old model not made anymore? Did you get it new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdoc Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ive been wondering about what lume would be good to match the look of the original tritium, too. Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmStaFF Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 WoW awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Ive been wondering about what lume would be good to match the look of the original tritium, too. Looks great If you wanted to capture the look of the A or early B series T-Dial? Real Tritium or Ziggys Vintage Tritium lume are the options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Absolutely brilliant work. I am impressed with how well the cyclops integrates with the crystal as well as the overall "gen-like look and feel" of this piece. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Well this one was certainly not without it's quirks and issues... It only proves once again, that what works on one watch, is meaningless towards another when it comes to upgrades or parts swaps...there is no consistency or rules and this watch proved it - 3 times no less. Too bad I didn't get frequent flyer miles for this one, I could be on a beach down south right about now RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Can you share what the issues were? I have been contemplating building a 063 in a similar fashion. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Very very nice bro. Enjoy it. Cheers, D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makubex05 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Very nice work...speechless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyby75 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nice one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 nice 029, mine is missing only the relume...i definitely prefer this one over the 063...I got mine for 500USD incl. lello DW and GEN crown...good old days! definitely a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMman Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks D & all...mainly the crisp bold dial text and satin finish on the tuxedo stripes.....still the hour markers should be closer into the centre of the dial and I haven't seen a version with this corrected ? FGD Hi Simon, lovely watch - same spec as mine. BTW, the position of the hour markers is 100% correct for the B series 'L' dial watches. The 'T' and 'L' dials were different in that respect, because the T version was laid out within a much tighter circle. I have good pics of a gen 029B if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 i love that watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Absolute beauty Carpe Diem Cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cca7083 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 thing of beauty...a lot of time, patience...and don't forget moolah went into this build. great looking tuxedo pam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi Simon, lovely watch - same spec as mine. BTW, the position of the hour markers is 100% correct for the B series 'L' dial watches. The 'T' and 'L' dials were different in that respect, because the T version was laid out within a much tighter circle. I have good pics of a gen 029B if you wish. Good to hear from you T ...and as always your wisdom on these matters is much appreciated. In this case I'm chuffed to bits as it's the only thing I figured couldn't be corrected , but now..no need!!! Cheers FGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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