210 arrives, the 287 gets a mate

[rulessapt]

The 210 arrived today, from Texas, via Los Angeles and Sydney.
A friend for the daily wearer 287.
The 210 is fitted with a Micah strap, now I know what butter on the wrist feels like.

Yo Mik (mfer) the gold hands arrived yesterday. Now to find someone to fit them.

Obligatory wrist shot.





The 287 and the 210 together.



Note the different lume, from the painted 287 dial to the 210 sandwuch dial.

cheers
richard

[texex91]

VERY NICE! Congrats

[nauticajoe]

Very nice. Congrats!

[Andrés G]

Cool watch. Enjoy.

[nick c]

almost twins enjoy stunning

[B. Doggy]

Cool, man!

[andrew79]

congrats !

[mws222]

Congrats! I think its time for me to dive back into PAM.

[eric23]

Nice! Congrats!

[mfer]

That's Rad-tastic!(c)*








*copywrited 2012 mfer inc

[Cru Jones]

Excellent! Looking forward to the mod pix.

[rulessapt]

Thanks guys for the comments.
I'm digging this Micah Vintager soft strap, now I know why owners rave about them.

The gold hands will have to wait until I find someone on the island who can do the job. Figuring I'll have to buy a caseback removal tool.
Like lots of places, the watchmaker is no longer. It's kids changing batteries in shops that sell quartz watches and cheap baubles.

I will post pics as soon as it's done. The Radmatic 287 and Radman 210 are Radtastic (c)*

* by mfer inc.,used without permission ;-)

cheers
richard

[Rolexavidfan]

Like your coined Radmatic monicker to the 287.

Great catch on the 210, a great contrast to the other mate!

[mfer]

Originally Posted by rulessapt

Thanks guys for the comments.
I'm digging this Micah Vintager soft strap, now I know why owners rave about them.

The gold hands will have to wait until I find someone on the island who can do the job. Figuring I'll have to buy a caseback removal tool.
Like lots of places, the watchmaker is no longer. It's kids changing batteries in shops that sell quartz watches and cheap baubles.

I will post pics as soon as it's done. The Radmatic 287 and Radman 210 are Radtastic (c)*

* by mfer inc.,used without permission ;-)

cheers
richard

I would be surprised if you have to buy your own caseback opener tool. I live in a not good watch town and I have found a watch maker that has all the caseback tools. Just keep calling and get those goldies on.

[TSW]

Great pick-up, Congrats!!

[watchdaddy1]

Nice duo..CONGRATS & good luck getn those hands on...

[rulessapt]

Thanks fellow Radfans.

Mik, I ordered a caseback removal tool, it will arrive in a couple of weeks I hope.
Loved your pic of the 4 watches without straps in a different thread, gives me another perspective on how sweet those hands will look.
Sadly, watch repairers here don't even know Panerai as a brand. I think there is one place, who also doesn't know Panerais but seem to be interested. Figured I would buy the tool, have the job done, give them the tool as a thank you.

Whilst I've been wearing the 210, the 287 was on my wrist yesterday and today, the familiar comfort and legible dial pleases me.

cheers
RichArD

[jldc]

Glad you like the watch. That strap is great too.
Don't forget to post pics with the gold hands.

L

[jolimont]

Congrats on the Pam210
You need to make sure you give the caseback tool to your watchmaker!

[rulessapt]

Originally Posted by jldc

Glad you like the watch. That strap is great too.
Don't forget to post pics with the gold hands.

L

Thanks L, I am enjoying the Micah strap, it's a ripper. Do you recall which model it is?
I'll be sure to post pics of the gold hands when they're fitted.

It should look just like miks ( mfer ) who provided the impetus to own a RAD base along with the 287.
Now all I need is one of ABPs special straps.
mfer knows the one, he owns it, one beautiful strap.


cheers
RichArD

[Psmith]

Congrats Richard

[rulessapt]

Originally Posted by jolimont

Congrats on the Pam210
You need to make sure you give the caseback tool to your watchmaker!

Best way to get on in my world, give a useful gift to those who have a go at helping you achieve your goal, whatever it may be.
I get to have the warm fuzzy feeling too!

cheers
RichArD

[rulessapt]

While the full moon has passed, it seems I'm affected, or afflicted or condemned!

I've put my hand up for a 141, needs a little TLC. Either this or the 190 were my grail RADs, maybe I can let go of my 287 now, that will be hard.
Or maybe I should just let the JLC 8 Day Reverso out of my life.

Can a man be happy with a couple of simple Radiomirs? I certainly hope so!

[jldc]

Originally Posted by rulessapt

Thanks L, I am enjoying the Micah strap, it's a ripper. Do you recall which model it is?

It's the CU29 leather. I have one for my Luminor (PAM 177) that I like equally well. It's the softest leather of any of my straps and looks great too.

L

[bcacncnc]

Congrats - the 210 is one of my all time favorites!

[rulessapt]

Originally Posted by jldc

It's the CU29 leather. I have one for my Luminor (PAM 177) that I like equally well. It's the softest leather of any of my straps and looks great too.

L

Thanks L, I'll be ordering another one for the 141.
Supremely comfortable.

I really like the OEM straps, however this one is a lovely thing.


cheers
richard

[mfer]

Originally Posted by rulessapt

While the full moon has passed, it seems I'm affected, or afflicted or condemned!

I've put my hand up for a 141, needs a little TLC. Either this or the 190 were my grail RADs, maybe I can let go of my 287 now, that will be hard.
Or maybe I should just let the JLC 8 Day Reverso out of my life.

Can a man be happy with a couple of simple Radiomirs? I certainly hope so!

141 would be a great SS dress watch, now the 190....

I think either of those would be a great upgrade from the 287.

[rulessapt]

Thanks mik, I've always loved both of them, even before I bought my first PAM.

Funny thing is I always told myself that I should have both, but know that only one of them is possible.

I do so enjoy the 287, but today the 210 is on my wrist. I'm trying to tear myself away from the 287 and realise that the 141 gives me the quality auto movement and all the nice things, without too much writing on the face. I can live with 42mm.

Owning the JLC Reverso 8 Day helps ease the anguish of not owning a 190.

Thanks for your support and sound advice. Yep, makes sense for the 287 to leave the fold.

cheers
RichArD

[rulessapt]

The 210 received its gold hands today.
he watchmaker said he wasn't sure hw it would look, but I already knew with Miks (mfer)
great shots his already modded 210.

Now the 210 looks almost elegant.


The lume is the same as the original.


Apologies for the crap pic, but it does show the intoxicating gold hands off to their best effect.
The 141 has arrived, it's a trimmer! My grail Radiomir, so happy. Only one year production, 42mm case, but thin, thin.



Doesn't look too flash really, until you look at the rear of the case.....



The totally decorated Zenith 680 Elite movement. This is decrated all the way to the base, just exquisite. This is the way Panerai used to do it, pure class.

I'm really digging the early Dirk strap fitted to it currently, but it will be eplaced with a few others soon.

Only keeping the 210 and the 141, the 287 has to find a new home.

Yo Mik, thanks for all the encouragement and your assistance.

Radiomirs; love 'em.

[mfer]

BEST MOD!!!!!!




It just changes it sooooo nicely. Congrats man.