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Got my Jubilee repaired with a new link, and wearing the 6542 today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cruising with the top down on this glorious day!

That was funny. Unfortuantely it is only for those of you who speak German....Sorry.

Thought I'd take a group shot. Starting from top, clockwise: 1.) Super fat font faded 1675 Pepsi 2.) Uber-rare "long 5", "kissing 40/kissing 50" sub insert on my 6538 3.) Faded kissing 40/MKIII ghost sub insert on my 5513 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I almost feel like I'm spamming but I figured the finished version of this project should be in i's own thread. This is the culmination of several versions of the dial and different case "vintagizing" techniques based on feedback from kindly Brothers in this forum! When researching the White Explorer 1016 I discovered that it's predecessor, the 6610, also came in a white dialed version so I figured I might as well go for it since I already had dial artwork. After conferring with alligoat he gently convinced me of the error of my ways insofar as putting a 1016 dial in a 6610 case. He correctly pointed out that the 6610 dials were not "Superlative" Chronometers but just "Officially Certified" Chronometers. I thought, "Crap, back to AutoCad!" After a few revision (mainly to get fonts slimmed down to where they didn't look too bold and bleed together) I had the CAD drawing finished. I took a 28mm dial blank, sprayed it with gloss white paint, and applied the decal. After allowing the decal to dry for a day I put a light coat of matte clear spray on it and after it dried I rubbed on some very fine "dirt" from behind my buffer and then sealed in the dirt with another coat of matter clear. I then mixed some lume and did my best. After several iterations this is what I have wound up with. It's not perfect and although the dial (as any waterslide based dial) will not hold up under extreme magnification I have to say the wrist presence at 1:1 size is super! I had originally meant for this to be on a strap but while I was rooting through some boxes for a black leather strap I ran across this no-name folded link bracelet that looked right at home and also allowed the lug engraving to be seen. Trying to give the impression of a late 50s case I put some dings on one area of the case, some scratching, and over-buffed it to smooth the edges. I decided to power it with an ETA 2451 movement which is an 18k vph movement. Here's some pics...

Grey, rainy and windy day today. So my choice this morning was a watch that fits the color of the day Sent with my wooden drums via Tupperware

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My choice for a rainy day in Holland.

Check the pivot hold that the calendar gear sits in, if its enlarged/worn, then you will experience the issue you are having now.

PP 5120j

Back to an old favorite today.

Hi Toro, good to see you chimed in too and confirming the story. Can't believe after reading my post people are still giving the OP advice......

Hi, You´re here for 1,5 Years and live in the EU. DHL is about the worst shipping method ever for continental EU, they always charge their taxes. The only way of shipping is through the UK (the expensive but lengthy way) even if You have been lucky in the past it does not compensate for the trouble ahead. France is not easy-going in this issue. If just the watch is gone (without further issues) consider Yourself lucky and lesson learned. Just stating the facts.

Here are some build pics guys: The best part (for me) is the cheap ass plastic Clarke plexy. Lol Spec: Phong mid-case MQ caseback Gen service (lumi): dial/hands/insert/bezel Clarke T39 super-dome Gen serviced 1570 Gen clasp on ST bracelet (not in pics) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Build carried out by misiekped in NY. Great work as always and a pleasure to deal with. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk