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mfer · 29 March 2011, 05:58 AM

...just got it back. Here is what it used to look like...

and now it has all the gears cleaned up, pressure tested, timed, overall cleaned up with some slightly larger hands from another model! Picture quality isn't the best. Just quick and dirty from my phone.

When I first saw it I was quite surprised how much larger the hands looked. I wasn't very excited at first, but the more I stare at this thing....I'm really enjoying it. Granted, I've only had it for about 1/2 an hour now!

So shiny! I wonder if the hands just look bigger because they don't blend in with the dial as much. Oh well, this is completely reversible and a cheap fun mod to do!

I'll try and take some better pics soon as well as some lume test shots. I'm pretty sure the c3 superlume is going to match perfect!

marcinthemiddle · 29 March 2011, 06:00 AM

Glad it's back, Mik! Looks great!

TRW · 29 March 2011, 06:00 AM

Incredible Mik,Very nicely done.Huge

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ocwatching · 29 March 2011, 06:06 AM

Congrats Mik...looking good...the gold is tops...

just a quick question..were those hands from 232?
They do look a bit larger on your dial..but then again your dial doesn't have the 3rd hand..

enjoy!

zlin08033 · 29 March 2011, 06:09 AM

I like it.

Cru Jones · 29 March 2011, 06:31 AM

I like it! Nice and bold, adds some more interest to the design. Thumb's up!

mfer · 29 March 2011, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

Congrats Mik...looking good...the gold is tops...

just a quick question..were those hands from 232?
They do look a bit larger on your dial..but then again your dial doesn't have the 3rd hand..

enjoy!

They are not OEM, but I did a ton of research to find the best aftermarket ones. These use the exact same luminova Panerai uses (c3 superlume). From my tests, the lume matches perfectly. I'm guessing these hands were designed for a 47mm case. At first I was taken aback by them, but I'm actually liking the beefy hands more now. The minute point reaches almost to the very edge of the indice and the hour hand, right to the tip. I'm diggin it. We shall see.

mfer · 29 March 2011, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Glad it's back, Mik! Looks great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRW

Incredible Mik,Very nicely done.Huge

,

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocwatching

Congrats Mik...looking good...the gold is tops...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlin08033

I like it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I like it! Nice and bold, adds some more interest to the design. Thumb's up!

Thanks guys. That is 5/5 so far. I know there are some here that don't like mods. Well, I'm not one of them!

garGARgar · 29 March 2011, 06:33 AM

I like the contrast. I feel like I've seen this done before.

mfer · 29 March 2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garGARgar

I like the contrast. I feel like I've seen this done before.

Thanks and you have, I'm not the first!

Watchdog · 29 March 2011, 06:43 AM

I really think it's beautiful!

PanosI · 29 March 2011, 06:46 AM

Better

mfer · 29 March 2011, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

I really think it's beautiful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Better

8/8

TswaneNguni · 29 March 2011, 07:16 AM

The end result from a great idea, looks great !!!

mfer · 29 March 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

The end result from a great idea, looks great !!!

Thanks Chris.

spuds · 29 March 2011, 07:22 AM

Glad you got your watch back Mik but please don't be offended......

I think I preferred it before?!?

As long as you're happy mate that's all that matters of course.

mfer · 29 March 2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Glad you got your watch back Mik but please don't be offended......

I think I preferred it before?!?

As long as you're happy mate that's all that matters of course.

No worries man. I knew I couldn't keep this perfect record! 9/10!!!

esm · 29 March 2011, 07:39 AM

interesting one Mik - looks like a 232... was that the intention?

def. not a bad thing imo

B. Doggy · 29 March 2011, 08:18 AM

Dude. Now I really want that 232 I've been drooling over.

So my new strap is in town and I just need to go pick it up. But, yeah, no watch to throw it on. $hit!

TopNotchChach · 29 March 2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Glad you got your watch back Mik but please don't be offended......

I think I preferred it before?!?

As long as you're happy mate that's all that matters of course.

totally agree with you.

nauticajoe · 29 March 2011, 08:54 AM

Very nice Mik. Congrats!

bcacncnc · 29 March 2011, 09:03 AM

I like it！

mfer · 29 March 2011, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

interesting one Mik - looks like a 232... was that the intention?

def. not a bad thing imo

Yeah, I guess it was inspired by the 232/190/322 look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Very nice Mik. Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcacncnc

I like it！

3+

guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Dude. Now I really want that 232 I've been drooling over.

So my new strap is in town and I just need to go pick it up. But, yeah, no watch to throw it on. $hit!

I know you didn't say it, but you a -1! I know you like to keep things stock!

I'll be on the lookout for a 232 for you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopNotchChach

totally agree with you.

Another -1! That is why this place is cool. To each his own.

12/15 total!

Ebruner · 29 March 2011, 10:49 AM

Very Cool!!!

-Eddie

Michael M. · 29 March 2011, 11:01 AM

Looks very nice, love the gold hands!

Brunotheboxer · 29 March 2011, 11:01 AM

I'm pleading Switzerland on this one bro. I'm neutral to it but that could change one way or the other if I saw it in the wild.

Good luck scoring that.

mfer · 29 March 2011, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Very Cool!!!

-Eddie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Looks very nice, love the gold hands!

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

I'm pleading Switzerland on this one bro. I'm neutral to it but that could change one way or the other if I saw it in the wild.

Good luck scoring that.

That is easy....

14/17! (+1 sort of)

Ray6Chan8 · 29 March 2011, 03:10 PM

superb mod..... very very nice and to match with a killer strap......... More PICS pleeassee!

dalip · 29 March 2011, 08:55 PM

I like it Mik....Suits the watch well

toph · 29 March 2011, 09:23 PM

looking good mate!! gold hands set it off soo nicely

and enjoy

29 March 2011, 05:58 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I did a bad thing... ...just got it back. Here is what it used to look like... and now it has all the gears cleaned up, pressure tested, timed, overall cleaned up with some slightly larger hands from another model! Picture quality isn't the best. Just quick and dirty from my phone. When I first saw it I was quite surprised how much larger the hands looked. I wasn't very excited at first, but the more I stare at this thing....I'm really enjoying it. Granted, I've only had it for about 1/2 an hour now! So shiny! I wonder if the hands just look bigger because they don't blend in with the dial as much. Oh well, this is completely reversible and a cheap fun mod to do! I'll try and take some better pics soon as well as some lume test shots. I'm pretty sure the c3 superlume is going to match perfect! __________________ member#3242

29 March 2011, 06:00 AM	#2
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Glad it's back, Mik! Looks great! __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

29 March 2011, 06:00 AM	#3
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	Incredible Mik,Very nicely done.Huge,

29 March 2011, 06:06 AM	#4
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Congrats Mik...looking good...the gold is tops... just a quick question..were those hands from 232? They do look a bit larger on your dial..but then again your dial doesn't have the 3rd hand.. enjoy! __________________ too much into watches...

29 March 2011, 06:33 AM	#9
garGARgar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 711	I like the contrast. I feel like I've seen this done before. __________________ 16610LV 126334 116710LN

29 March 2011, 06:09 AM	#5
zlin08033 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 1,034	I like it.

29 March 2011, 06:31 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,296	I like it! Nice and bold, adds some more interest to the design. Thumb's up!

29 March 2011, 06:43 AM	#11
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I really think it's beautiful!

29 March 2011, 06:46 AM	#12
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Better

29 March 2011, 07:16 AM	#14
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	The end result from a great idea, looks great !!!

29 March 2011, 07:22 AM	#16
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Glad you got your watch back Mik but please don't be offended...... I think I preferred it before?!? As long as you're happy mate that's all that matters of course. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

29 March 2011, 07:39 AM	#18
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	interesting one Mik - looks like a 232... was that the intention? def. not a bad thing imo

29 March 2011, 08:18 AM	#19
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Dude. Now I really want that 232 I've been drooling over. So my new strap is in town and I just need to go pick it up. But, yeah, no watch to throw it on. $hit! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

29 March 2011, 08:54 AM	#21
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice Mik. Congrats!

29 March 2011, 09:03 AM	#22
bcacncnc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,577	I like it！ __________________ Omega Panerai Chopard Grand Seiko

29 March 2011, 10:49 AM	#24
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Very Cool!!! -Eddie __________________

29 March 2011, 11:01 AM	#25
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks very nice, love the gold hands!

29 March 2011, 11:01 AM	#26
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I'm pleading Switzerland on this one bro. I'm neutral to it but that could change one way or the other if I saw it in the wild. Good luck scoring that.

29 March 2011, 03:10 PM	#28
Ray6Chan8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Raymond Location: Sunny Island Posts: 604	superb mod..... very very nice and to match with a killer strap......... More PICS pleeassee!

29 March 2011, 08:55 PM	#29
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I like it Mik....Suits the watch well __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

29 March 2011, 09:23 PM	#30
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	looking good mate!! gold hands set it off soo nicely and enjoy __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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