rmcsherry Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 The photos don't seem to do it justice, but I'm wondering what people's first thoughts are on the long awaited GPF 2/56?! I think it is a good base to modify into a reasonable looking watch - not sure on the second hand or bezel shape (bezel looks very tall) - but it's certainly a start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 i dont know how accurate it is, as i am not an expert on vintage pams , but i love the historic look of this monster. Looks like a proper diving tool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I know of mates who have been anticipating this for years... Not too bad. I'd buy just to look at it. God knows I can't wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Upon comparison of the genuine pictures available online, here are some of the flaws: 1) Font - The Radiomir Panerai wordings on DSN's are too thick and more like the older Egyptian from the yesteryears. 2) Lacking - L Swiss Made L at the bottom of DSN's version 3) Bezel - Red Ink on the Gen. DSN's version is plain. --- easy mod though. That said, Davidsen is always churning out great timepieces....so it'll be soon before we see a close to genuine Panerai Radiomir Egiziano 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Quick check against the handful of images I have - on first impressions not bad at all - bar the dial , CG crown- but it's a good chunk of metal to start having some fun with!! I'd be keen to see the detail on the back as well Still a bit too big for my skinny wrists though! FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 on first impressions not bad at all - bar the dial Who needs a DSN dial anyway? The lug shape / CG aren't perfect, but there's enough material to 'play' with. Verdict is still out on the bezel - although I'd like to see some user photos of it before decididing! DSN: Gen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 dsn version is very nice and the first in world for a project a cool start And the vintage version have not L swiss L i install in the case gan parts and angelus motor and after is a bomb not for the wrist...but for the vitrine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Who needs a DSN dial anyway? ...is that not just THE perfect dial to work with!!!! So I guess it's only the bezel that's looking a little on "greedy" side and would be a trouble to slim down? Still not 100% sure I need a new desk clock though! FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Needs some lug work in addition to the bezel but not a bad base for this Bad Boy...Are the lugs on the modern version as rounded as the Vintage one posted? Nice Dial Ross Takes that flaw out of the equation Assume DSN was going off the vintage model for his given his lume color (Too amber for me) .... Red numerals on bezel are for the latest modern L Swiss L offering, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Still not 100% sure I need a new desk clock though! FGD Desk clock yes, for my wrist no -guess I'm not man enough! You have to hand it to DSN for bringing unique and rare pieces to the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Who needs a DSN dial anyway? Well....hello!!! Never mind the Eggzy, seems to me someone ought to be getting on with a certain deux-zero-trois dial project eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 What was the case material on the gen originally? I seem to remember seeing somewhere, or being told that it was aluminum, correct me if I am wrong. If the DSN rep case is of aluminum or titanium, thats one thing, but if the rep is solid stainless steel, then it would be like wearing a boat anchor to your wrist. I think DSN was going for the vintage when repping this as the vintage does not have the red numbers on the bezel, has no "swiss made" on the dial and has the dial printing a little thicker. Of course, with only a few of these gens in the world, I'll bet that this rep was made without the benefit of the real deal as a sample. Although, can you imagine tearing apart a real one of these to rep it ?? Anyway, great effort by DSN, well done!! Cheers PS - now that we have this one, how 'bout repping the Mare Nostrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Always interesting to see vintage projects, but honestly the Eggzy is fit for display only. Wearing it would invite only ridicule, that is, if it was actually wearable. Those crazy Egyptians..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 What was the case material on the gen originally? I seem to remember seeing somewhere, or being told that it was aluminum, correct me if I am wrong. If the DSN rep case is of aluminum or titanium, thats one thing, but if the rep is solid stainless steel, then it would be like wearing a boat anchor to your wrist. I think DSN was going for the vintage when repping this as the vintage does not have the red numbers on the bezel, has no "swiss made" on the dial and has the dial printing a little thicker. Of course, with only a few of these gens in the world, I'll bet that this rep was made without the benefit of the real deal as a sample. Although, can you imagine tearing apart a real one of these to rep it ?? Anyway, great effort by DSN, well done!! Cheers PS - now that we have this one, how 'bout repping the Mare Nostrum To me it looks like a rep of the 63mm original but in the smaller 52mm homage size. Oh and the Mare Nostrum is a dog as well, woof woof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 is dsn egiziano exactly same size from vintage big egiziano????? i mean the gen is 60mm without cg when not same size...is very bad and not interest for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 All we need now would be an accurate modern PAM00341 Egiziano... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 oh man i mean is to small what is this for ****!!! i talk with davidsen and she say``meassures come from ENZO`` enzo??? who is enzo??? i think is the best vintager??? i hope dates from him correct and watch is 60mm without cg this is a very big foul when size not correct this watch is not interest for me when to small __________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 davidsen egiziano offer description: Big steel brushed case or Ti plated case -diameter 52mm x 16mm thick -diameter with CG 60mm -uni directional turning bezel -plexigalss -aisan 7750 style hand winding movt 28,800 bph -dark brown sandwich dial with hand painted logos -3atm WR -tan 24x24mm leather strap with GPF style buckle rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint Eastwood Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 (edited) oh man i mean is to small what is this for ****!!! i talk with davidsen and she say``meassures come from ENZO`` enzo??? who is enzo??? i think is the best vintager??? i hope dates from him correct and watch is 60mm without cg this is a very big foul when size not correct this watch is not interest for me when to small __________________ Yes it's bad if the size is not the good one. But i can be interested, even the same in a 47mm can interest me as it is hard to buy a watch that you now never wear because too big. A pic next to a fiddy can be good to know. The gen was of steel but aluminium plated. This one need to be beadbalsted and darkened; i would like to see pics of the ti plated one, it not see dark if it's the one left on last pic. For the dial, many thanks to R., mine is ready since a month for this baby, and angelus "non alarm" too Edited May 8, 2009 by Clint Eastwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 here is the answer about the diameter from a paneristi. rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 oh man this is a hard story david have not correct info`s for size become sorry this is very bad for him david is the best panerai man here and today the very nice watch...but not correct meassures ok my project cancelled what is with the nice 2/56??? this is not going for a homage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 GPF 2/56 wrist shot (60mm ex. CG) RWC 1954 Egiziano wrist shot (52mm ex. CG - same as DSN's) - Wrong size, but it's more wearable!! And... DSN's bezel: Compared to the RWC bezel: Based on the size and bezel similarities, has he repped the RWC and put a CG on it? The case inaccuracies are the same on both - makes you wonder. Ho hum - I'd say the smaller one (whilst not as historically accurate) would be more wearable and get more sales anyway. Well done DSN - now, how about that PAM341??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Sh*t happens.............. Thinks are really fu**ed up............ rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 You know, its getting pretty scary looking at these pics, then looking down at the Pam 005 that is on my wrist today and thinking that it looks tiny . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I will not get this one...the wrong size is definitely a too big flaw for me...just like VDB said, this one is for the display purpose for every vintage lover, not for wearing....or it comes in the right size or it stays a dream for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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