The Belkin12 Panerai Build Appreciation Thread - Post Yours Here

[samsoniteman]

This build by B12 should be a highlight of this thread, celebrating his work. I did not commission it but I was able to purchase it recently from the second owner - B12 being the original.

I consider this to be one of the finest 6152/1 SF240 (non alarm) homages ever constructed, and I am very happy to be able to enjoy it. Regardless of gen, rare rep, custom build etc, this is one of my favorite watches.

Full build details are best left to the master: https://homage-forum.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8031

Instant gratification pics (by B12):

This one's a literal masterpiece.

 

[GPFModDep]

Artistry in motion! Outstanding watch and amazing craftsmanship from B12. Enjoy @Woundup !!!

 

[Woundup]

Artistry in motion! Outstanding watch and amazing craftsmanship from B12. Enjoy @Woundup !!!

Thanks S..!

I'm very lucky to have this one. When B12 originally sold this on HF I missed out on it by a few hours... By luck, when the gent that purchased it decided to list it for sale (having never even worn it) I was the first to see it. Needless to say I jumped on it without hesitation - although being first to respond was not the only criteria required.

In the process I have become friends with the previous owner - another great aspect of this hobby.

 

[lllllllll]

My PAM1243 Eilean build by @Belkin12. Simply stunning and mesmerizing, this watch is starting to grow on me!

I'll let the pictures do the talking

 

[Lagunax]

Testing out a patina cognac croc on one of my Belkins:

 

[Lagunax]

 

[Lagunax]

More pics with blue hands showing:

 

[Woundup]

Another watch that I commissioned with D. Starting point was a rather rough (but local) Cortebert 620 with thin CDG decoration which I don't believe I have seen before...

Starting point:









After Belkin's magic wand:










The original goal for this build was to create a slightly more aged appearance than the other 'NOS' / meticulous Belkin builds that I have. I wanted a 6152/1 with blue hands - obviously not correct but I don't particularly care about that as much as I do about adding something a little different to the collection.

Here are some of the build details:

Cortebert 620 - completely disassembled, cleaned, serviced and sprinkled with whatever Belkin's magic dust is...
Molly rachet wheel
Restored / polished screws
Custom movement holder
Jackson case set - pantograph engravings / CG holes welded and redrilled and tapped
Ali X CG - modified to fit the case
NW crown
NW Plexi
Custom Belkin display CB with sapphire xtal
Belkin LP dial - textured grey/black finish / ivory coloured indices / resin filled & cracked
Custom long Cali blue hands - lumed to match / tall tube base
Belkin's custom 'fatty' spring bars - made to fit perfectly (I love these)
Current strap is a Horween CXL by Cordes

Pictures below are all courtesy of D...

 

[weathermanGTS]

my "Dark Knight" built froM Belkin

 

[t0fudelivery]

Fell in love with the 1348 and saw someone else post @Belkin12. HAD to have one.

After asking multiple times, I finally have a fantasy piece coming from him in a few weeks. Stay tuned

 

[flopaklopp]

My first @Belkin12 ! M2M as I wanted to dip my toe in and get a feel for his work before ordering my first commission. All the comments/compliments regarding his skills are . Couldn't be happier with it.

 

[Karbon74]

 

[BezelPhreak]

Does he source all the parts needed for a build ? Would really love a Radiomir 1940’s style 3646 build. With Angulus Movement.

 

[PAM2019]

Is it possible to have these shipped to US? or they get stuck in the customs?

 

[lesuedois]

Incoming... PAM1957 (Malaysia) meets SLOB.

 

[flopaklopp]

Incoming... PAM1957 (Malaysia) meets SLOB.

Great combination.. is that a custom colour for the dial or OEM?

 

[t0fudelivery]

Does he source all the parts needed for a build ? Would really love a Radiomir 1940’s style 3646 build. With Angulus Movement.

From my experience, the only thing I needed to provide was payment lol. Shoot him a DM and he can answer any of your questions. The guy is SUPER easy to work with and very communicative.

Is it possible to have these shipped to US? or they get stuck in the customs?

Yes - I live in the US and my first purchase was in January of this year and had no problem getting the watch from him.

 

[lesuedois]

Great combination.. is that a custom colour for the dial or OEM?

Custom. All this is custom Belkin.

 

[Hesekiel]

Ordering from Belkin is super easy. Never encountered a problem or even delay. Great to work with and his talent is off the charts!

 

[t0fudelivery]

This will be my second @Belkin12 watch to add to my collection and already have ideas for my next one.
Custom fantasy 6154 Rolerai. Specially requested the machine face dial and open caseback.
Safe to say that I think I'm 99% sure that any PAM that I want to add to my watch box will get sourced from him.
Watch is in transit now and CAN'T WAIT to slap this on my wrist.