100th Post Later with $100, (Tutorial)

[asad]

Hi,

I wanted to unveil to you all today, something i have been working on for the past month.

It feels like it has been a long time searching high and low, looking for the best bargain on "Good" quality parts to making my own PAM Homage
(Thank you all who helped, making this possible)

The outcome, Personally came out better than expected,
"I had set a personal goal to not go over $100 to making it all come though"
(Guess i could have cheated, by just buying a cheap homage for that much, But heck that would have taken out all the fun!)

Any how this is the break down of the cost related to the Parts:

Ingredients

Movement: $25
Case + Crown Guard: $15
Case Back: $15
Crown: $15
Dial + Hands: $15
Strap: $10

The supplier of the case; provided me with all the screws, strap tube, silicon seal within that cost.

(So it all started out in my backyard on my drawing table) Hell with the sanitized surface, and surgical gloves!

To all who question why i am doing this? the answer is simple.
LOL, To making a simple watch even more simpler without all the crapping text. J.K
"Its out of love for watches" It only took 15min, so no time wasted. HA!

In 10 easy steps on how i put all this together.
This tutorial is very basic and surfaces on putting together your own PAM homage.
"For the newbs, i hope this tutorial takes some frustration out, As this is the easiest watch to assemble"
Heck its a first for me.

So to Begin
First: Put the minute gear in place.

Second: Putting the dial onn (there are alot of holes in the movement, put the dial feet in the whole that aligns to the screw on the side)

Third: Putting the hands on (The hands i received did not need tooth picks, they easily and tightly snapped into place without much effort)

Fourth: Put the movement with dial and hands into the case. (Be careful as you need to align the crown stem perfectly into the case)

Fifth: Mount the movement to the case.

Sixth: Don't forget to put the seal in place (As it may save the watch from water getting inn)

Seventh: Screw the case back on

Eighth: Screw the crown in place (You may need to adjust the length of the crown stem to making the crown fit flush perfect, and don't file it too short, as you may not be able to pull it out to adjusting time)

Ninth: Put the Crown Guard on (There are two screws that hold the crown guard in place, One is accessible only when the lever is up, and second is easily noticeable.

Tenth: Put the strap onn, (Before screwing the strap inn, please don't forget to put in the strap tubes as they will help the straps longevity from ripping over time)

WOO, I think i messed up, I had intended making a 112 Homage but turned out to be a 219.

Love the distressed leather strap, feels as soft as cotton!

Wrist Shot
(OH well i have never worn a watch on my right arm, Feels a bit awkward) "No" i am not Gay!

Lume, Damn, i think, i might have spilled the C1....

Then comes the alter ego (This is not part of the $100)

(Dial by DVN'S; Modded to remove the enamel which said Panerai Luminor B.S) J.K

Wrist Shot, that feels more like it!

The Lume Shot (Doesn't look like a Panerai, Guessing i am too used to the numbers glowing)

The Double Wristy (Damn this shot was soo hard, that i had to bite the camera to take it) J.K

Thank You for checking all this out, I know it maybe alot to swallow in one go.

For all who might be interested. I had bought most of those parts in Bulk to making it under $100.
So practically i can make 10 of these. (Picture shows some of the parts that have taken over my keyboard compartment)

Please post as i know there are alot of dealers that make great Pam Homage's and i would not like to interfere in there business.
But i can easily make some as dead give away or have a raffle... Please, Post here on what would you all like?

Thank
You
-Asad

 

[zarkon]

Hey asad

You are holly orgized man My friend.........What a table
By the way I loved your super simple tutorail Also the costless wathes Keep up bro

 

[al1971]

I love it. For less then $100 sign me up.

 

[optimus_prime]

If you got more, I would like one. That destro look is growing on me.

 

[asad]

Hey asad

You are holly orgized man My friend.........What a table
By the way I loved your super simple tutorail Also the costless wathes Keep up bro

Thank You for such kind words.

I love it. For less then $100 sign me up.

I am currently debating on what i am going.

If you got more, I would like one. That destro look is growing on me.

Sorry i have only one of the white dials.

Thanks

 

[al1971]

Asad,
Even if the white dial is little more $100 I am still interested.

 

[MK08]

Asad,
I really like the destro, I've really been into unbranded Pams lately, your project watch looks great! I would definitely be interested in one.

 

[watchbuff]

Great work! It's good to see a do -it yourselfer succeeding at a difficult task! Wear it well!

 

[asad]

Asad,
Even if the white dial is little more $100 I am still interested.

I am sorry i only have one White Dial and that is currently in the watch. So i will not be wanting to give any of the white dial out.

Asad,
I really like the destro, I've really been into unbranded Pams lately, your project watch looks great! I would definitely be interested in one.

Thanks for such kind words, I will let you know as soon as i find out what people are interested in me doing.

Great work! It's good to see a do -it yourselfer succeeding at a difficult task! Wear it well!

Thanks for such kind words. Will do.

 

[ThreadLocker]

Nice movement for $25, where did you get them?

 

[babola]

You're correct there asad, the whole watch set isn't worth more than $100, although I'd debate it's worth even so. The case and parts are sourced from eBay member 'helenarou', correct?

Nice effort, although as being a hobyist watchmaker myself, your method of using bare hands/fingers when assembling the watch made me cringe a little bit. :roll:

May I suggest you invest another $100 in some affordable watchmaker tools (you can actually get the whole set for far less), rather than splashing it on another parts set from 'helenarou'. Quality and finish of parts she sells are far from acceptable in this day of watch replicas age.

cheers and keep up the good work,
babola

 

[asad]

Nice movement for $25, where did you get them?

Thanks, The parts were sourced from some factory in China Directly, It was out of curiosity that i ran into a perfect contact locally who has great communication in the watch world and travels East quite frequently.

You're correct there asad, the whole watch set isn't worth more than $100, although I'd debate it's worth even so. The case and parts are sourced from eBay member 'helenarou', correct?

Nice effort, although as being a hobyist watchmaker myself, your method of using bare hands/fingers when assembling the watch made me cringe a little bit. :roll:

May I suggest you invest another $100 in some affordable watchmaker tools (you can actually get the whole set for far less), rather than splashing it on another parts set from 'helenarou'. Quality and finish of parts she sells are far from acceptable in this day of watch replicas age.

cheers and keep up the good work,
babola

Thank You for your opinion i know i have got that alot from members on other boards, The parts used on this were sourced from some factory in China Directly, It was out of curiosity that i ran into a perfect contact locally who has great communication in the watch world and travels East quite frequently, They are better quality parts than "helenarou" for sure. and thanks for your opinion, I will definitely make that investment in getting tools to making this all possible with cutting any accidents, that may occur.

 

[JohnnySac]

Wow not only are you talented, but you have two different sized arms and hands! :shock: Wow!

 

[daytona4me]

this is a great post and I've stickied it because it's a great read!

Lot's of effort put in it and fantastic pictures friend!

Best post of the month imo...

 

[asad]

Wow not only are you talented, but you have two different sized arms and hands! :shock: Wow!

LOL, dang not only am i accidental, I am also deformed!.

 

[asad]

this is a great post and I've stickied it because it's a great read!

Lot's of effort put in it and fantastic pictures friend!

Best post of the month imo...

THANK YOU !

 

[babola]

Asad, the case is deffo the one 'helenarou' sells. You might have sourced it from a different contact or source, but it's the same case set. All except the crown, that looks like the one that comes on "Angus" and "Ruby" 111E/113E.

I know the case very well as I bought one couple of months ago, and returned for refund as the advertised "sapphire" ended up being mineral glass, and very thin. This is the only PAM 44mm Luminor rep case that comes with lugs crews that are thinner in the middle then widen up at the lug ends. The lug screw tubes are also thinner and come with smaller hole to acomodate these lug screws, but won't accept standard screws. Crown guard is thinner than standard one, and made with crown lever centered so that you can use it on both left or right hand (destro) rep builds. It is also unnaturaly rounded on both sides (good rep CG as well as gen is flat at the bottom).

Please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to discourage you from your future modding endevours, but as a member of BWB group just trying to identify and pinpoint these details to others here, so they don't think they're buying into a quality parts in this example.

Stay well,
babola

 

[daytona4me]

^^^ people usually pay for this kind of constructive criticism

It only makes you better :wink:

 

[doctorron]

Good for you Asad. They look nice.

 

[johnnyallthetime]

wow. amazing what $100 and a little know-how can get you. beautiful!