Converting a 2 hand Pam to a Destro

[leftydna]

I've seen a few pics of Destro Radiomirs posted and was wondering how dificult it is two change a 2 hand Pam to a Destro model. Would the process be essentialy the same for a Radiomir as a Pam with a CG? Is this something an amateur could attempt or best to send out for the mod?


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[leftydna]

Thanks Enzo!

Yeah I saw where Francesco Ferretti lists 2 possible models of the 6152/1 as being made destro or left handed in addition to the probable manufacture off 300 right handed models. Do you have a link to the pic, I have not seen.

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[leftydna]

Here's a thread from RWG with pics of a lefty radiomir

http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?sho ... y+radiomir


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[nite]

since this is somehow related i am asking here...

I want to convert 217MM to pam127. Do i only need pam127 dial and CG?
I dont care about wrong movement.

 

[leftydna]

I'm sure Enzo could weigh in better than I. I'm normally going the other way, but my question on this is why? You righties can get good rightie reps, and there are good 127's out there or at least ones that require less modding than this would. But hey I do crazy stuff too, I just have an excuse I'm left handed. I am really curious as to your reasons or line of thinking though. :?:

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[nite]

I wear watches on my left wrist and first i thought that it looks cool if the crown is on your right and also i really like marina militare on the dial
and movement looks is nicer. But than i realize that i like more "normal" setup and i thought that this is the chippest way to get fiddy.

Second option is to buy fiddy and sell 217MM.
But this is, since i am in EU and cannot accept paypal, really hard.

 

[vaccum]

since this is somehow related i am asking here...

I want to convert 217MM to pam127. Do i only need pam127 dial and CG?
I dont care about wrong movement.

Yup!

 

[leftydna]

Vaccum,

Since we're on the subject, what would be easier to create a Fantasy Destro Arktos or North Pole:

1. Starting with the Arktos and getting a custom dial, seems good especially starting with new ultimate that has correct date font.

2. Starting with a 239, getting a custom dial, correct hands, caseback, etc.

3. Starting without a subject watch and sourcing all the parts

4. Getting a group buy together (hasn't seemed to be enough interest to get minimum quantity)

Looking for input as this project of mine has been going nowhere fast for some time now. I think this could truelly be my favorite watch if I ever get it.

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LeftyDNA

since this is somehow related i am asking here...

I want to convert 217MM to pam127. Do i only need pam127 dial and CG?
I dont care about wrong movement.

Yup!

 

[vaccum]

Destro using a 7750 + date wheel :shock: If you turn the movement 180 deg you will have upside down date + other difficulties

Vaccum,

Since we're on the subject, what would be easier to create a Fantasy Destro Arktos or North Pole:

1. Starting with the Arktos and getting a custom dial, seems good especially starting with new ultimate that has correct date font.

2. Starting with a 239, getting a custom dial, correct hands, caseback, etc.

3. Starting without a subject watch and sourcing all the parts

4. Getting a group buy together (hasn't seemed to be enough interest to get minimum quantity)

Looking for input as this project of mine has been going nowhere fast for some time now. I think this could truelly be my favorite watch if I ever get it.

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Don't be LEFT out
LeftyDNA

since this is somehow related i am asking here...

I want to convert 217MM to pam127. Do i only need pam127 dial and CG?
I dont care about wrong movement.

Yup!

 

[leftydna]

So are saying start with the Destro 239 (which I would wait for newest update w/ correct font date wheel like ultimate arktos) and source custom dial and caseback or start with a date wheel Destro using a 7750 and source everything else?

I'm use to those other difficulties and why I stick to converting 2 hand PAMS but I just love that Arktos/North Pole!

Destro using a 7750 + date wheel :shock: If you turn the movement 180 deg you will have upside down date + other difficulties

 

[ohmycocker]

thats why the 239 date font never look like the gen one

also, need to take care of the crown guard as well when flipped to a destro. Actually need to purchase another one, cause the front and back proportion of the crown guard (in relating to the guard opener) are not 50:50 in a destro gen.