Panerai 106D Sub, DSN/Ultimate mix

[Mickey Padge]

I had a beat up PAM199G, ultimate version, however it had a sweet date font and really nice crystal. Already owning a nice 199G, I knew something had to be done, so I ordered from DSN (thanks DSN!) a 106D dial/hands/case set, to see what I could build. I do love titanium watches!

After a couple of hours work, here are the results!

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I am really happy with the results, my build skills are improving, although there are some hairlines on the dial, around the second hand mainly....

I really think DSN did a great job with the grey anthracite dial, it looks black, blue and grey all with a turn of the wrist or a change in lighting. I think the case set could be better, fat lugs and the crown position is way too low, but the crown itself is surprisingly nice. The case is titanium, with steel bezel and crown guard/crown, but the lever is ti. I have it mounted on a soft finish croc strap, double stitched

The lume is weak, but then I am not a big lume fanatic, plus I think for a T dial it looks about right.....

Please let me know your thoughts, comments and observations welcome!

 

[Mambo]

I like it, nice build ....

 

[Mickey Padge]

I like it, nice build ....

Thanks!

 

[Aza]

I think it looks great!
I want one
Just got a 243, and really like it, so a titanium sub would be awesome. And you are right...that dial does look very nice.

 

[Mickey Padge]

I think it looks great!
I want one
Just got a 243, and really like it, so a titanium sub would be awesome. And you are right...that dial does look very nice.

Thanks, there aren't many titanium Pam Subs available, only from DSN I think? The problem with this ti case set is the low crown position, but on the flip side, that low position creates depth and the amazing date magnification!

The dial is sweet!

 

[goin6633]

Nice build !!!!
Love the blue dial .

 

[Mickey Padge]

Nice build !!!!
Love the blue dial .

Thanks, it's actually a grey dial, but changes colour in different lighting conditions

 

[pandemic]

That's a good looking watch, right there.

I love DSN's new graphite dial 106D, I have his excellent 089, but that low crown always holds me back...

 

[Mickey Padge]

That's a good looking watch, right there.

I love DSN's new graphite dial 106D, I have his excellent 089, but that low crown always holds me back...

Cheers pandemic!

Yeah, the low crown is a turn off, but it does create the great date mag effect. The crown position isn't really noticeable on the wrist, but you see that date mag all the time

If I find a thicker (more depth) CG, that would help solve that a little too