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After long time looking for an Ang 8, this one finally came up. Obtaining this movment has been an obsession of mine - and could not luck into one on various eBay items (and frankly, I lack the knowledge to mod one or get it to work if it's not motoring). Hence, I do feel very fortunate today! Lots of customs trauma - will post on this in due course - but I don't want to tinge the pleasure of posting this w/ negative vibes from that hurdle overcome.
Those that know their PAM Historia know that the "Little Egyptian" came with a Rolex 16-ligne / 15j Rolex 618, and not the Ang 8 as shown here.
The Ang 8 days was, however, a gen movement in the 47mm PAMs from 1940s-50s (leaving aside the new mvmt that uses the name) - see the history sticky.
So, this one is a unique historical interpretation which was wrought by ENZO (many thanks for all that detail & artisanship mate).
The Ang is set in a screw-crown 6154 case with a choc RADIOMIR PANERAI Base dial.
It has an accurate Tropic plexiglass dome crystal up front as well as a plexiglass display back. The watch comes with an ENZO hand made strap using WWII-era leather and a GPF buckle.
Here's a gen w/ faded dial:
I will do this superb piece justice (photography) later, but as I'm about to leave for hols (g'day CJ!) these are my first quick shots:
this photo by ENZO:
One I will be keeping a looong time
Thanks for reading.
Cheers, - BBB
After long time looking for an Ang 8, this one finally came up. Obtaining this movment has been an obsession of mine - and could not luck into one on various eBay items (and frankly, I lack the knowledge to mod one or get it to work if it's not motoring). Hence, I do feel very fortunate today! Lots of customs trauma - will post on this in due course - but I don't want to tinge the pleasure of posting this w/ negative vibes from that hurdle overcome.
Those that know their PAM Historia know that the "Little Egyptian" came with a Rolex 16-ligne / 15j Rolex 618, and not the Ang 8 as shown here.
The Ang 8 days was, however, a gen movement in the 47mm PAMs from 1940s-50s (leaving aside the new mvmt that uses the name) - see the history sticky.
So, this one is a unique historical interpretation which was wrought by ENZO (many thanks for all that detail & artisanship mate).
The Ang is set in a screw-crown 6154 case with a choc RADIOMIR PANERAI Base dial.
It has an accurate Tropic plexiglass dome crystal up front as well as a plexiglass display back. The watch comes with an ENZO hand made strap using WWII-era leather and a GPF buckle.
Here's a gen w/ faded dial:
I will do this superb piece justice (photography) later, but as I'm about to leave for hols (g'day CJ!) these are my first quick shots:
this photo by ENZO:
One I will be keeping a looong time
Thanks for reading.Cheers, - BBB
