Custom Project #2

[dvburns]

This the second watch I have built from parts obtained from here on RWI a few other sources sources. The project is similar to the Ti MM I posted 2 weeks ago. Like the Ti watch, I relumed the hands and dial with Superluminova C3, added the high canon pin and assembled the watch.

Here is the previous project if you want to take a look: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=52566

I saw another member post photos of his Pam with the bead blasted finish and I had to try to build one myself. I really like the bead blasted finish, it gives the watch a platinum-like appearance. It also makes it appear slightly smaller than a polished or Ti Pam.

Here is the list of parts included in this watch.

Case - Marina Militare Polished SS, mineral glass crystal from Hong Kong
Bead blasted by RWI member
Dial - RWI member - relumed with Superluminova C3
Silver hands - Helenarou - relumed with Superluminova C3
Tall H3 ETA canon pinion, hour wheel and dial cushion - Otto Frei
Movement - A6497 from RWI member
Movement mounting screws and tabs from Chinese Ebay seller
Pre V buckle, RWI member, then bead blasted to match the case
I did a thumbnail buckle at the same time for use with a rubber strap
Strap - RWI member long ago

 

[hooligan]

Nice! I dig the bead-blasted finish, too!

 

[Spboudart]

NICE, NICE watch!
Even though I have to admit I prefer your 1st one. (I totally nuts for Ti case, so it's unfair to this one)

 

[projectologist]

Looks great. I think I may actually prefer this particular bead blasted finish to brushed now that I've seen yours.

 

[nielsen]

That bead-blasting is fabulous!

 

[Dreadnought]

What a wonderful looking panny.

The bead blasting alone makes that thing look like a million bucks (or at least several thousand).

 

[Hogan]

Fantastic looking watch!!

 

[Dogma]

Great looking bead blast on this MM!
It will get a lot of wrist time I'm sure.

 

[MK08]

That bead-blasted finish fits the Panerai tool watch vibe to a tee, very cool.

 

[horologie_unitas]

great work, i agree.

please put a closed caseback on....