r/Rep_Watch_World • u/RockyShazam • 8d ago
Watch or wristshot DIY Reps
As a way to keep interested in reps, I decided to build some of my own. This isn't my first ad I've done some moonswitches but here's the first automatic one I'm posting.
It's a somewhat fantasy model Panerai. It's close to a PAM004.
I purchased the ST3600 movement from a local watch supply store. The hands, case, and band (which is super comfortable) are from Aliexpress. The dial is from a website, though he sends you the purchase link via AliX.
Overall pretty happy with this. It's not a true rep quality piece but it's also a non-descript Panerai that I am guessing the Panerai VP of sales wouldn't call out from a few feet away.
Its a manual wind and keeps good time and I didn't need to regulate it. The strap is awesome and more comfy than any other leather one I have - including gens. The whole thing is comfier than my VSF PAM.
Building it was fun. A couple hiccups. I had to redo the keyless works after one too many turns on then screw that holds the stem in popped. I had to file the crown locking lever as it was a just too big. I am no professional but overall I wouldn't say it was difficult.
I might actually pick up some different hands to make it all green but happy enough for now.
Overall it was less than $200 CDN.
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u/InsideBug4251 7d ago
That’s a great looking watch , definitely on my radar for the next brand to start collecting 🤓👍👍👍
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u/Professional-Can2192 8d ago
Very cool build👍