Help me with a "vintage" build (please)...

[bobandshawn]

Hi everyone,
I recently completed a vintage bronze build from River, and while I love the look I simply can't pull off the 47mm with straight lugs. Does anyone know of a way to source something similar 44mm or 42mm? I'm going for the older "hand-me-down" look because no one will believe my new 390 boutique is not a rep...(may be selling that soon). Something along the lines of a Radiomir with big crown or onion crown. Below is what I like:

Thanks for any help or advice in advance!

Bob

 

[tootall]

Are you asking for a fantasy vintage PAM in a smaller size? Not quite sure what you are looking for in regards to vintage.

Most vintage Panerai pieces were utilitarian. Meaning they were made to be used by divers/navy. Not necessarily for looks.

 

[bobandshawn]

I guess it would be considered fantasy vintage if they were never made in a smaller size. If that's indeed the case - I should just let this go for now. I thought I had read that there were some smaller PAM's, but maybe not in the Radiomir class.

Thanks for your input!

 

[silverclaw]

Don't get the hornlug then, a 45/47mm Radiomir wears a lot smaller. Just vintagise up a River 3646, it'll look pretty "hand-me-downish"

 

[bobandshawn]

I'll look st the 3646...thanks!

 

[d4m.test]

Try a 44mm mini fiddy from JascksonTse, you can then upgrade it with an Athaya (Adrian) dial. I think he makes dials that should fit.

 

[bobandshawn]

Great idea - thanks!