Well, I was bored this snowy morning, so I decided to take some family pictures. So, on with the show.
This first one is of the house. It is a dj's wire organizer that I turned into a watch box by removing the mesh that holds the wires in place. It was a great pickup at Winners (which is like TJMax in the States). It was quite cheap, like $25. IT is in two sections. So the daily wearers are on the top shelf, and the "safe queens" are on the bottom.
Top shelf combined picture.
The far right holds my extra straps and screwdrivers, oh and wedding ring, can't forget that. Most people know what straps look like, so I didn't bother snapping those. As for the wedding ring, for those that have one, know that it burns like the devil when it is on, and leaves a scar under it on the skin.
Bottom shelf split pictures as I don't have a wide angle on the camera, or maybe I do and I just don't know how to use it.
and now on to the close up pictures.
1. PAM000. This was originally a DSN purchase that I reworked. The lugs were stripped, (typical) that I rethreaded with this wicked product that is used in the aviation industry. Basically you put this gel on the screw as a release agent and then this green goop inside the hole. Screw it in, and let it harden then it works like new. Anyway, Swiss movement on this with the Panerai engraved plates. It is on a strap culture legend 2.
2. Raidomir 210 Base. Just got this from Time4, (thanks Rob). It is the $99 entry level watch that I reworked this weekend. It came with a cheap asian movement. I swapped it out for this really nice seagull one that I had. Looks great, and has nice cotes de Geneve, and a dagger swan neck. I also put on the tall cannon pin and filed down the hands. The case itself is bloody unbelievable. Better than the ones that the twins sell, and I know this because my mate has one from the twins, and the engraving on the case isn't as crisp. The strap was yuck so I swapped it out for a DSN strap, which as for rep straps are concerned are some of the best. The crown is awesome too, the OP logo lines up perfect when screwed in.
3. 47mm cased vintage. This one is still a work in progress. It has a seagull swan neck movement, and tall cannon pin. the dial is just a sterile off the bay. I got the case in a trade (strap is enroute, thanks man). Case has a plexi front and back crystal. I have ordered some polywatch to clean it up inside and out. The crystal was glued in and needs to get scraped off by the seven marker. Polywatch should work for this. I am looking for a Marina Militare dial or something like that to swap it out. I have gold hands to complete it. Anyway, makes a nice beater for now.
4. PAM036. Got this one in a trade. It is more of a franken 036, as it isn't in a titanium case, It is in a standard stainless steel one that I brushed to look like titanium. I am looking for a ti case to swap it over to. Not a huge priority right now. Plus the movement is wrong. It has a seagull swan neck that I put into it. I am going to buy a swiss standard from otto frei shortly and do the swap over.
5. Pre-V 5218-201/A. This one is fully built by me. Case is a DSN case (one of the standard ones he sometimes sells), with a HUGE crown guard I found. I reworked it a bit to fit the case nicely. Movement is a Swiss standard I got from OFrie. Dial is DSN, hands are, well not sure where they are from, but they have a vintage lume on them. Nice vintage strap on it with a pre-v buckle.
6. Pre-V 5218-202/A. Again fully built by me. DSN case, little mad about this one as the case has the notch out at the crown and the crown guard sits a bit tall over the case, which is the lesser of two evils because my buddies DSN pvd has the low crown guard that makes it hard to wind. Swiss movement from Ofrie, DSN dial and hands. Nice vintage strap.
7. Vintage 6152-1. DSN creation. Actually of all the DSN watches I have had or currently have, this is the best. Not much to say other than it has the tall plexi and looks like a beast. Swiss movement, Decima Mas engraved case back, and all the other lug engravings. This is on a TWB vintage baseball strap. Just awesome.
Well that is the collection for now. What a great couple of years amassing it.
Happy holidays everyone.
Pietro
This first one is of the house. It is a dj's wire organizer that I turned into a watch box by removing the mesh that holds the wires in place. It was a great pickup at Winners (which is like TJMax in the States). It was quite cheap, like $25. IT is in two sections. So the daily wearers are on the top shelf, and the "safe queens" are on the bottom.
Top shelf combined picture.
The far right holds my extra straps and screwdrivers, oh and wedding ring, can't forget that. Most people know what straps look like, so I didn't bother snapping those. As for the wedding ring, for those that have one, know that it burns like the devil when it is on, and leaves a scar under it on the skin.
Bottom shelf split pictures as I don't have a wide angle on the camera, or maybe I do and I just don't know how to use it.
and now on to the close up pictures.
1. PAM000. This was originally a DSN purchase that I reworked. The lugs were stripped, (typical) that I rethreaded with this wicked product that is used in the aviation industry. Basically you put this gel on the screw as a release agent and then this green goop inside the hole. Screw it in, and let it harden then it works like new. Anyway, Swiss movement on this with the Panerai engraved plates. It is on a strap culture legend 2.
2. Raidomir 210 Base. Just got this from Time4, (thanks Rob). It is the $99 entry level watch that I reworked this weekend. It came with a cheap asian movement. I swapped it out for this really nice seagull one that I had. Looks great, and has nice cotes de Geneve, and a dagger swan neck. I also put on the tall cannon pin and filed down the hands. The case itself is bloody unbelievable. Better than the ones that the twins sell, and I know this because my mate has one from the twins, and the engraving on the case isn't as crisp. The strap was yuck so I swapped it out for a DSN strap, which as for rep straps are concerned are some of the best. The crown is awesome too, the OP logo lines up perfect when screwed in.
3. 47mm cased vintage. This one is still a work in progress. It has a seagull swan neck movement, and tall cannon pin. the dial is just a sterile off the bay. I got the case in a trade (strap is enroute, thanks man). Case has a plexi front and back crystal. I have ordered some polywatch to clean it up inside and out. The crystal was glued in and needs to get scraped off by the seven marker. Polywatch should work for this. I am looking for a Marina Militare dial or something like that to swap it out. I have gold hands to complete it. Anyway, makes a nice beater for now.
4. PAM036. Got this one in a trade. It is more of a franken 036, as it isn't in a titanium case, It is in a standard stainless steel one that I brushed to look like titanium. I am looking for a ti case to swap it over to. Not a huge priority right now. Plus the movement is wrong. It has a seagull swan neck that I put into it. I am going to buy a swiss standard from otto frei shortly and do the swap over.
5. Pre-V 5218-201/A. This one is fully built by me. Case is a DSN case (one of the standard ones he sometimes sells), with a HUGE crown guard I found. I reworked it a bit to fit the case nicely. Movement is a Swiss standard I got from OFrie. Dial is DSN, hands are, well not sure where they are from, but they have a vintage lume on them. Nice vintage strap on it with a pre-v buckle.
6. Pre-V 5218-202/A. Again fully built by me. DSN case, little mad about this one as the case has the notch out at the crown and the crown guard sits a bit tall over the case, which is the lesser of two evils because my buddies DSN pvd has the low crown guard that makes it hard to wind. Swiss movement from Ofrie, DSN dial and hands. Nice vintage strap.
7. Vintage 6152-1. DSN creation. Actually of all the DSN watches I have had or currently have, this is the best. Not much to say other than it has the tall plexi and looks like a beast. Swiss movement, Decima Mas engraved case back, and all the other lug engravings. This is on a TWB vintage baseball strap. Just awesome.
Well that is the collection for now. What a great couple of years amassing it.
Happy holidays everyone.
Pietro
