ubiquitous Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Spent a late evening last night working on this one. Just a couple of pics for now…Cheers, and Happy 4th!//ubi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Man, my new watch looks AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Stunning, as always, Ubi. Which movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very nice What else can I say, what else would I expect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Beautiful work as always, Ubi, congrats Justasgood! Man, I love the black dialed one! Think I will have to research them a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I had a private preview of this one late last night, and as I said then, I love the white dial! I do agree that maybe there is a slight lack of contrast to it, but for me its simple elegance is hard to beat. Understated, yet rare and desirable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 It looks so clean. Like a tuxedo shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Very subtle dial, but stunning once you "get" it! I love how the indices reflect the light around the dial. Terrific build, ubi, and congratulations to the new owner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Drop dead gorgeous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks, gang Both DD's have 1556 movements in them, but the white dial's movement has a 1570 signed auto module. I just rebuilt that auto module as well; wobbly rotor was causing all sorts of ruckus while pivoting. Lots of end shake. The white dial DD is a nice match to my 16520; the finish of the dial is akin to a powder white in terms of tone and texture on the surface. It wears nicely; just enough presence without being too ostentatious. Mrs. Ubi is already eyeing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 CURSES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Beautiful dial. Kind of like virgin snow on the top of a mountain. So crisp looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 CURSES!!! If it makes you feel any better, I don't think I'll be getting much wrist time with this one either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Serves you right :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Another one??? Now that's unfair! I know you desesperately trying to give away this black dial and I know it's not easy. I gotta say, I'll take this heavy burden. I'll gladly take this one of your hands. I volunteer 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Beautiful! I miss my white dial franken datejust. The white dial is as chief said: Understated and desirable. That is a great looking pair you have there Ubi! Congrats on the successful build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Very well done! Those white dials are growing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 What is with you and twins? Nice work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Sweetness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks, fellas Well, you guys are correct- I do at times end up building duplicates of certain projects. When I am procurring parts for an initial project, I oft times end up buying two or three of the same parts when the situation presents itself (i.e. dials, movements, etc). With my luck, I'll spend weeks or months looking for a specific part; as soon as I find it and buy it two or three more of the same item will turn up right away (never fails). So, I'll double down on these items as I usually like my options open, and I'm inclined to grab a back up of an item just to be safe; one never knows what to expect with items lost or damaged in transit, or when a spare might come in handy. In those situations where I have enough parts accumulated/left over to build a second or third complete watch, I'll put 'em together. Kind of a ridiculous approach to building... And not the most economical method. But there's not a lot in this hobby that's really 'economical' when you get right down to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L-!-!-!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Nice to see you back on it ubi! Been missing these posts of yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Great to see Day-Dates, I m a little further behind in the glamour stakes not to mention the skill level I may also go the gen case route, perhaps a 1603 but I think I would miss the fatter bezel. Ubi, is the white dial from a pie-pan model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I prefer the white dial. It is amazing how much better that watch looks in SS (or white gold for that matter). I grew up seeing many of them in yellow or rose gold and found them rather tacky (or at least often on tacky people). That one just screams subtle elegance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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