ubiquitous Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you for the kind words, gang; much appreciated! The project took about a month or so to track down the parts, and I'll admit that it was a little more difficult than I initially thought it would be. Not as difficult as finding vintage Patek parts, per se... But I had a few of my usual sources looking and they were a bit surprised that LV parts weren't so easy to locate (it took a little more work than they were expecting). But patience did prevail however, and before long I was able to strike off one item after another from my checklist. The project is currently in a wearable state and I could consider it completed, but I don't think I'm quite finished yet; contemplating a few more changes Stunning work my friend, complete respect mate. Is that another build of yours, or is that a gen Daytona in your photos? Thank you sir coolfire is correct; the Daytona is one of my first builds from several years back, and technically, it's not mine It does, however belong to my son, who will receive it when the time is right (maybe after he graduates). Thankfully, that's a long, long ways away, so until then I'll look after it on his behalf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Now, where's that wristy? LOL Awesomeness! Here's a wristie for you, J 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Gorgeous pictures of a beautiful build very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 That's a very nice looking one Ubi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice Kermit! "I like the fact that the TC case takes a 3135." +1 It would be nice if more cases were oem spec on the inside...MBK for instance. It is a LOT easier to adapt an Eta to an oem spec case than to adapt a genuine movement to an Eta/DG case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Beautiful!Great work like always Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Here's a wristie for you, J :wub: Sent from my SHV-E250S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 May I ask what bracelet and clasp you are using? I'm assuming a TC V3 Bracelet for the SEL fitment. Gen or TC Clasp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Great build R!! Looks just like my gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Nice work finding all those parts at that price UBI, enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Awesome as always! Finding a 3135 at 900...it´s a steal! Hope you enjoy it! It´s a awesome watch that gets a lot of attention! Sold my gen many years ago but have owned several rep versions since! I always seem to keep come back to the LV... Might be time for a new franken Just need to finish my two 16520 builds before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks, gents. Just snapped a couple of random misc. shots... May I ask what bracelet and clasp you are using? I'm assuming a TC V3 Bracelet for the SEL fitment. Gen or TC Clasp? For now, I'm just using the TC 93250 combo; think it's essentially v3 links with a v2 clasp. That is one of the things I'll be changing up at some point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yea right R. Just a few random shots. Did someone say 'Perfect build'...what's new??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Yea right R. Just a few random shots. Did someone say 'Perfect build'...what's new??? Yeah.. Nothing short of perfect is new anymore... Lol Sent from my SHV-E250S using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 You've been gone too long from the Rollie forum, Ubi. But, back with a BANG! Welcome back. She's a beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 You've been gone too long from the Rollie forum, Ubi. But, back with a BANG! Welcome back. She's a beaut. Agreed! Always a fan of your Rollie builds, and this is up to par! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Da bossSent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Oh my. I have a gen and i'm lusting after R's build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 In situ pic, waiting for the kiddos to get out of school... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Fantastic as always sir! Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 fantastic build as allways. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Stunning and speechlessCarpe DiemCatsSent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Nice overcast evening today... Good for grabbing a couple shots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 The LV has grown on me... Now the hunt begins to find/build a Franken. You have created a beautiful timepiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 SICK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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