ogladio Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hi guys, Thought I'd share some pictures and info about this watch with non-matching case/dial, just completed. Temporarily on rep rivet bracelet. Specs: Phong 6538 case, aged and reshaped with added bevels 1030 movement, serviced Rolex 6536 dial Rolex MkI / kissing 4 insert Tropic 17 superdome crystal Rolex 8mm crown + tube Huge thanks to dbane883 for helping me out in the beginning with advice and blood, sweat and tears later on with that case work. Same goes for misiekped who somehow finally turned a rusty old pile of trash into a excellent running and nice 1030 movement. Thanks for looking! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newswire Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 For my edification. Which part is fantasy? The the case and dial match? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Just now, newswire said: For my edification. Which part is fantasy? The the case and dial match? Exactly - or a real world "6537". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newswire Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I love it regardless ...! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomTom69 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 realy nice build! Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 That is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Wow man. Beautiful specimen Where did you find that dial? Also that inset is in unbelievable condition. A very big congratulations to you. That is one special watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 A genuine 6537! I've heard the rumors, but never thought I'd live long enough to see one for myself. Magnificent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Wow man. Beautiful specimen Where did you find that dial? Also that inset is in unbelievable condition. A very big congratulations to you. That is one special watch. Thank you! Am so incredibly happy about this finally being completed. This watch feels like a family member and I hope to live with it for a very long time. Was originally set on acquiring an exotic gilt dial from the Dark Lord for this build, but then it turned out when I chatted with the guy who sold the insert that he also had this fairly rare 6536 dial in his drawer... After a lot of thinking and quite some time of negotiations I ended up buying it. Sometimes you get lucky, and parts collecting is indeed a fun part of this hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Speechless... Congrats on a fantastic and unique build:) Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Congratulations, a magnificent watch! Might I be so nosy and ask what the different parts cost you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Superb ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Congratulations, a magnificent watch! Might I be so nosy and ask what the different parts cost you? More than my first Silix based BC... PM if you're interested in specifics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 That dial must be seriously rare and valuable. Congratulations on the find and the completed watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Congrats. If I recall, the case started out as a badly over-polished phong case (purchased m2m) that was restored as well as it could be given the circumstances. Thats the thing about Phong.. its sometimes a crap-shoot about what kind of case you get from him. Glad it all came together. it's been a long road for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 That is a beautiful build! I see the SWISS- T<25 on the dial so I'd guess that it's a 60s dial. As a 6537 it should be WR to 150 meters! I've seen the prices of gen 7206s recently and they're obscene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 That dial must be seriously rare and valuable. Congratulations on the find and the completed watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Congrats. If I recall, the case started out as a badly over-polished phong case (purchased m2m) that was restored as well as it could be given the circumstances. Thats the thing about Phong.. its sometimes a crap-shoot about what kind of case you get from him. Glad it all came together. it's been a long road for you. Your memory is correct and this couldn't have come together without your help! Forgot to mention that you also did great work on the CWP hands. That is a beautiful build! I see the SWISS- T 25 on the dial so I'd guess that it's a 60s dial. As a 6537 it should be WR to 150 meters! I've seen the prices of gen 7206s recently and they're obscene! That's why it's still on a Yuki bracelet! And yes, to my understanding it's a 60s dial. Don't think I'll test WR anytime soon, even though your logic seems straightforward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looks easy huh, good job on all aspects, super watch! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Beautiful build. It looks fantastic. Great work with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 So what's the difference between a 6538 and 6536 case? I thought they were the same and the only diff between the models was the depth rating and cosc rating. If you haven't seen this talking watched episode. Eric Ku is wearing an amazing 6536. The gilt dial just sparkles on his wrist the entire video but jump to 8:45 to listen to just the discussion on the 6536 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 The 6536 is ridiculously thin, and the 6538 is much thicker. The Big Crown almost makes a 6536 look like a dress watch in comparison. Quick snap to show the difference 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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