If the stock tube does not screw it’s indeed the stem that’s too long
The good thing is that your dial seems centered correctly
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Another Moonswatch metal case project
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The good thing is that your dial seems centered correctly
Thanks for the confirmation Karbon74! Definitely some of your builds that inspired me!
Nice! Is that the PARNSRPE case with the curved bezel? They're listed at 14.5mm, curious if that's accurate. Not sure how I feel about the curved bezel as a concept yet
You have a good eyeNice! Is that the PARNSRPE case with the curved bezel? They're listed at 14.5mm, curious if that's accurate. Not sure how I feel about the curved bezel as a concept yet
They are indeed slightly slimmer than the Bliger or Mechen. I like the curved insert, and it’s quite easy to just slap in a flat one if you want. They are most compatible between cases.
Good to know! Cheap and slimmer than the others is a potentially good combo if the quality is good - I might have to pick one up to try it out!You have a good eye
They are indeed slightly slimmer than the Bliger or Mechen. I like the curved insert, and it’s quite easy to just slap in a flat one if you want. They are most compatible between cases.
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Guys you are by far the most knowledgeable here and I would have a couple of questions please.
If understood well whatchdive and pagani are the best options for a slimmer case.
1. Is the WD V2 still available? Do they sell the case-set alone too?
2. How thick is the PARNSRPE case? Is it good quality? is it sold as case-set alone too?
Thanks!
@Karbon74
Guys you are by far the most knowledgeable here and I would have a couple of questions please.
If understood well whatchdive and pagani are the best options for a slimmer case.
1. Is the WD V2 still available? Do they sell the case-set alone too?
2. How thick is the PARNSRPE case? Is it good quality? is it sold as case-set alone too?
Thanks!
v2. Recognizable with shorter pushers and slimmer « edge » see next pic
Never seen it as case only
I like the Parnsrpe case. It’s at par with the Bliger. I would say a shade slimmer like 0.2mm
and comes with a flat dome crystal and inclined bezel. See the last black watch I posted
The Pagani is better than any of the other VK63 cases I’ve seen so far, but you have to make sure you’re getting the correct version (they’ve got up to six now, and only V3 or V6 have the correct bezel). The Watchdives 1862 is even better than the Pagani, but they aren’t currently producing them. The new Watchdives 1860 /might/ still be better than the Pagani (but not as good as the 1862) but we’re not sure yet. The Parnsrpe seems promising (comes in silver and black) - I’ve not tried it yet, but I trust Karbon! Just note that the bezel it comes with is curved up toward the crystal rather than flat like on a gen.
looks like v1 per questions area and case looks thick. def worth asking though. i think WD has moved to 1861=v1 1860=crap crystal v2, 1862=the good v2?
Oh and then there’s the Corgeut if you don’t mind the protruding pushers and the more vintage look, closer to the Omega FOIS style
Maybe I got shipped the V1 indeed.
I took just a glance at it and packed it back…
That said the case shape really looked like the v2.
Anyway, as I mentioned, it was not good enough for me to keep for me, nor was it worth making a sellable build from it that would be worth the premium vs a Jason
The 1860 has a different (‘worse’) crystal than the 1861 and 1862, but I think it’s the same type as the Pagani. The 1860 was built to be a Pagani competitor, since the 1861 and 1862 retailed for around $150 instead of $80.
I think the 1862’s case was actually a mold of a moonswatch, but I might be wrong. The 1861 is the same size as the 1862, but their factory missed a finishing step and never chiseled the angle designs into the midcase, so they just appear chonky even though they’re technically the same size.
The upcoming 1863 is supposed to be a 39mm case with a lot of different dial options, rather than the standard 42mm.
I think the 1862’s case was actually a mold of a moonswatch, but I might be wrong. The 1861 is the same size as the 1862, but their factory missed a finishing step and never chiseled the angle designs into the midcase, so they just appear chonky even though they’re technically the same size.
The upcoming 1863 is supposed to be a 39mm case with a lot of different dial options, rather than the standard 42mm.
Thank you so much for sharing all the details above.
I was about to pull the trigger for the Neiton case set. It's cheap as chips but the chance to get a sample not suitable for a Moonswatch project seems relevant
I picked that one up (the Corgeut / Neiton) so I’ll letcha know how it looks when it arrives.