Reply With QuoteJust waiting for the aged lume dials.Originally Posted by Zigster
Eddie
... any more photos or news on when it might be available?
Cheers
Just waiting for the aged lume dials.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
I never 'got' Cali dials - until now. I've long been an admirer of the PRS-20 and have owned two or three and I have to say I think this one might just top the 20.
Did I miss the answer to the 45mm or 47mm question?
David
Yes you did. Same as PRS20 as I understand it, so 44mm.
I'm new here so apologies if I'm not supposed to ask this (I know paneristi.com, for example, can be quite precious about pricing questions).
But any ideas on price? Similar to the PRS20 would be my first guess but is there something in the spec which would make it significantly more expensive?
Cheers
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Ooh ooh ooh, is that with the aged lume dial or the first prototype that you saw? I'm almost literally shitting myself with excitement over this one!
Try a month later as in my case! Kept overlooking this thread for some reason..and the whole history/back story! It's like I've just come across a new watch I had no idea about.
It's quite nicely done - guess it always is - but I've got my eye on others so considering/waiting for those.
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Good to hear it looks good in the metal, even if that post is a ridiculous tease :-)
I had my eye on other proposed offerings from Eddie too, but this one is close to the top of the list now.
Is the lume aging naturally??
Very much looking forward to seeing this one.
Cheers,
Jay
This looks very nice! I know better than to ask when it will be ready though.
What size is the strap for this one? 26/22mm?
I'm looking to get one made before the release.
Cheers,
Catalin
If it's the same as the PRS20 it'll come on a 24mm width strap (at the lugs) but it will comfortably hold a 26mm strap. I had my 20 on a 26mm strap and it worked really well...
DC
Thanks, that was what I was thinking. I like the look of a wider strap on the Radiomir case.
Any clue regarding a possible, estimated, optimistic release date?
Out of interest, where are you planning on getting a strap in this size? I'm looking for one: Panerai OEM are too expensive, Waccex Bob is a little cheap-looking IMO for a strap that stays on for a long time (better for a temporary change of style), but there don't seem to be many other options out there. Maybe Watchacc or TWB or Don but I don't have any feel for the quality and don't want to spend the money and end up disappointed.
Cheers!
Have a couple of GSD straps and they are great http://www.gregstevens-design.com/mega-gallery.html
Lots of people will be lining up a Toshi-strap (do a seach for Toshi) for example http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...i-on-my-PRS-20
Must admit I'm as keen as mustard on this one.
They tend to be straight cut, don't they? That is, the same width at the buckle as at the lugs.
26/26 width are pretty easy to get hold of - I'd probably go for a Toshi if I was looking for a straight cut strap of that width. But a 26/22 width strap seems a bit more rare. Any suggestions for that?
Indeed, there aren't many strap makers that do tappering straps.
I'm working with Orloff, an Italian maker who did some nice straps for me in the past. He has a gallery on photobucket (you can google his name).
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Think I badly interpreted Catalin's quesion, though he was asking what lug width was needed.
One of my GSD straps is tapered, I think 24/22, but I do recall seeing on their website that GSD preferred to do straight cut.
I'll be looking at either www.toshi-straps.co.uk or more likely www.vintagerstraps.com
The Mausers that Micah (Vintager) does are stunning and I think will suit this one perfectly.
I think both of these guys will only do 26/26mm though - I am happy to be corrected but I don't think they do tapered straps...
DC
DC - I just checked with Micah at Vintager and he does make tappered straps.
I'm quite tempted with a Micah in a tapered width (I find 26/26 width can mean the buckle looks enormous - more like a bottle opener)! I've always liked the French Canvas - been meaning to get one for my PAM but I need to have a strap clear-out for that watch first as I have too many that I never wear.
Problem is that I fancy something less rugged and more smart for this watch - and Micah's crocs are near OEM Panerai price at USD 250. I was thinking of prices more around USD100-USD150.
I'll have a look at Orloff.
Cheers
This could be an option too: http://maliostraps.com/vintage/asso.html
Damn - another excuse removed :-)
For ammo pouch stuff he's the best I've found (you even get to choose your pouch) - hard to say that without slipping into Carry On mode :-)
DC
Some of Micah's standard leathers still hit the smart side. I had a Crackle that looked superb under a shirt cuff as it wasn't stiff or too thick and I have a Salian now on my PRS 20 that looks pretty smart...
This one will be next, probably next week.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Can't wait to see it :-)
Tris
Can't wait to see how it turned out.
Any idea how many in the first run - really want one of these but spent this months frivolity fund on a camera so I'll have to wait until Junes pay day!
DC
Ohhhh now I am excited
But the Radiomir pattern case has no lugs....
And the Annoying Pedant of the Day award goes to...
There's an award? Cool!
Any chance for a sneak preview?
It's not a good thing......
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I can't wait to see this one.
Good time for the Canadian dollar to take a nose dive..... arrgh!
Cheers,
Jay
Fantastic
Thursday was a religious holiday in Germany so shipping was delayed :-(. Blame the church.
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Makes a change from Thatcher ;-P
They have been trying to hold back time for centuries....
Any teaser photos to share?
+1, at least a shot of the dial with the "vintage" lume...
Eddie
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
That's superb Eddie
Paul
GOT...TO...KILL...CAPTAIN STUPID!
For some reason this one has me very, very interested.
That looks great!
You sly old dog Eddie, showing us that fantastic photo. These'll sell like hot cakes!
Hopefully this will be a first of many for me. Is it a mad scramble when it's released or is there a waiting list?
Mad scramble, no waiting lists since I've been a member here.....
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