A bit of modding advice please

[PAMman]

I haven’t been active on any of the rep forums for a few years but still enjoying the few modded watches that I’ve held onto. However, I’ve still got a couple of projects that, for various reasons, were never assembled. Both of these are classic 44mm 6497 based models.
I have two genuine base dials, a 002/004 and a 0010 and a genuine D series case, with crystal & CG, but no crown. Also a complete Jimmy Fu case set, with CG, but these did not have a crown. So I need two crowns which are as close to OEM spec as possible.
The intention is to assemble the white dial into the genuine case, using a Swiss ETA 6497 - I have two NOS movements with CdG striping. The aim is to have the Jimmy Ju case set PVD’d to create a B series 004.
So I’m really looking for advice on the best source for the crowns I need and the best place to have the PVD done to OEM spec. If anyone can help I’d appreciate it. Many thanks.

 

[taiji]

Hi,

Wow, a gen D series case for base white PAM10. Can't wait to see the result. I did mine using the best of rep parts from DSN. it's a keeper for me. Good luck and I'm sure you'll get good tips here.

 

[tlander13]

Where are you located?

 

[PAMman]

Where are you located?

Sorry, I didn’t see this earlier. I’m in Ireland.
Also, a typo. My genuine base dial is for a PAM002 or PAM009.

I’m still needing a couple of crowns, as close to genuine fit and function as possible. I am considering sending the Jimmy Fu case to IWW to be PVD or DLC’d. I see that they claim a finish similar to the vintage Panerai, which is exactly what I will be aiming for.