Ok so I am new to this site as a member but have been following a lot of you guys for a few years. I bought a Day Date Rep 2 years ago. Ran great for the entire time I have owned it, until 3 weeks ago. The movement crapped out. I debated buying a new rep and being done with it, but have really been inspired to build one. So I am waiting for parts to arrive now. I am really a hands on guy. I built a mustang, painted it, wired it from headlight to tail light and built the engine. It wins shows, there is just something amazing about building something yourself and having that satisfaction when you are using it. That is why I am pursuing the build and not just buying a replacement.
I have a gen bezel, crystal, crown ( I bought a wrong one in the pic). I have a seagull movement coming, gen hands. So far everything has matched up pretty well from the rep to gen that I have gotten so far. I will post more as the build gets closer. The gold plate has held up very well considering I wore it everyday for 2 years, just cleaning with soap and water and a tooth paste scrub now and then. Anyway this is where I am at. Mymanmatt has already been so helpful just answering questions so I really appreciate his input. Any insight or suggestions are welcome please!
Pictured is a photo before tear down. Did some damage to the face so I got the gen now as pictures.