MY PANNY VINTAGE PROJECTS PART 2 6152-1

[davidsenjpn]

My first attempt of making this classical beauty was modding my RXW MM20 case.

General opinion shows that the RXW not really a very close copy of the vintage 6152-1.
Instead,the morden 127 is a very good homage of the vintage of 6152-1.

Thus,I simply re make new 1950 style cases for this new project watch.

Lets examine this new case model together.

Case

This is a 1950 style high polished case with new engrave fonts.

Crown Guard and Crown

Brushed CG with engrave too."BREV . ITAL"

1950 crown with the dome shape on top

movement

Since this is close case back model,I use the swiss 6497 movt in these models.


This is the Luminor Panerai brown dial watch

more pics in other marina militare dials

Thank you.

 

[hooligan]

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. Any chance we'll see a brown Marina Militare dial?

 

[mr1973]

Good morning :mrgreen:

Read carefully, once again:

(Hint: This is the Luminor Panerai brown dial watch)

 

[hooligan]

Good morning :mrgreen:

Read carefully, once again:

(Hint: This is the Luminor Panerai brown dial watch)

Good morning to you, mr1973!

Yep, got that. I read it the first time.

I was asking if a brown sandwich dial with the engraved Marina Militare "labeling" would be an option. I would LOVE a brown dial, and I just prefer the Marina Militare wording vs. the Luminor Panerai. Personal preferance, is all this is.

 

[d4m.test]

Would love to see a 127 style CG on it.

 

[PannyLover1]

Love the brown colour and beefy crown on the luminor, alright [smilie=wav.gif]

 

[panman8888]

i want one, but one nit

is it the pictures or my eyes, or is the text on the dial smudged?

for example, see the first marina militare, up-close picture.

 

[watchlover]

Hmmm I see it too.. seems like a digital resize error if they're all the same watch.. could be a smudge too if different watches

 

[panman8888]

davidsen, can you please clarify?

if the dial font is smudged or if there is some digital photo error.

 

[hooligan]

Look at the last picture, no smudges on that dial. So *if* it is not an error of digital resizing on the first pic, it's most likely a "prototype" or "mule" watch. Rest assured that Davidsen, I'm certain, would not send out a watch with that type of defect.

 

[watchlover]

@peep that is true!

 

[davidsenjpn]

hi,

These dials are engraved and then hand filled with white painting.
sometimes my painting job is not 100% perfect.

These are illustration sample only.Not for sale.

I will make better painting dias for this model and offer them for sale in my delaer sections soon.

Thank you

 

[WatchDude13]

Beautiful, great job!

 

[panman8888]

Fantastic!

hi,

These dials are engraved and then hand filled with white painting.
sometimes my painting job is not 100% perfect.

These are illustration sample only.Not for sale.

I will make better painting dias for this model and offer them for sale in my delaer sections soon.

Thank you

Good news!

I think these look GREAT! the brown dial with the yellowish numbers/markers, the case and CG mods...everything, really.

One thing you may wish to consider is the size of the numbers and markers. I think the 6152's had something between the larger size you've made (and the RXW watches) and the fiddy. Personally, I really like the fiddy's smaller sized numbering/markers. I had a gen RXW, and it always resembled a cheshire cat - a bit too bulgy.

But having said that, I am very tempted to buy one of these as is when they become available! Great job!

 

[azgjav]

i agree! the overfill and smudging gives the watch character! much like the mbw/wm panerais.

dsn, wanna try to add some wabi to one watch? like leave some dust under the crystal, overfill the engraving then wipe them off, slightly overfill the lume markers, coat the dial w oily varnish, leave some dust on the dial, burn the gold hands before luming them w vintage lume and give the case a light scratch w scotchbrite.. oh, that's exactly what i'll do when i get on of these from you!

8) keep up the great work! u're an asset to the community!

 

[d4m.test]

the plexi looks shorter and better now (compared to the your 1st prototype's). So good.

I still wish it had this fiddy style CG on it:

 

[panman8888]

number and marker size...again

i like the numbers and hour markers here! not too fat and bulgy, as i said before. my suggestion would be to reduce the size and thickness of the numbers and markers...and this would be one amazing vintage homage!

 

[ragerover]

Just a personal note, the smudged engraving fill is kind of cool, a lot of GENs show the same result due to the result of the action ... I know DSN wants to offer these dials pristine, but paint fill flaws are a positive in my book.

I couldn't agree more with Enzo. The paint smudges make it look more original actually.

I don't know how DSN is making these dials. I assume the "Marina Militare" is NOT engraved by hand, as it was on the originals.

Look at at any pic of an original and you will see that the wording on the dial is NOT perfect, and thats what makes DSN's dials great.

I still think the wording is on the larger side compaired to the originals, but not sure.

Davidsen: please don't take this the srong way. Once again I know you are working hard to get us a perfect watch...but I still do not like the "Brevet +" and "6152 1" engraving on the case.

The engraving on the orginal is 1)smaller font. 2)the letters are very thin. The engraving/stamping is similar is shape and style (but smaller size) to the engraving you have on the crown guard.

As others have pointed out, the CG is still incorrect in 2 ways. 1)the shape, 2)the shape of the lever.

The CG is the same as teh one used on the PAM127 & PAM217, except there is either 1)no engraving 2)either engraved "Brev Ital" or a number from 1-6.

 

[Perspex Tropic]

Re: number and marker size...again

i like the numbers and hour markers here! not too fat and bulgy, as i said before. my suggestion would be to reduce the size and thickness of the numbers and markers...and this would be one amazing vintage homage!

Bump!
There is quite some difference in Cutout-Numeral Symbols thickness, The Gens Hands seem to have A 'Handmade' look as contrary to the straight machined look on the Rep Hands, probaly their age but also the subtle detailed play with proportions is unrivalled.
The Case and CG ingravings are A splendid detail but It is A shame that the Customized CG does have the 'flattop' Cutout instead of the Vintage "Rooftop" shape.

Nobody comes closer Yet with A ready to buy 6152-1 as good as Davidsen,
Value for money for sure!

 

[John Paul]

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