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I believe I love the small crown Rolex Subs more than the big crowns. I decided I wanted to make a 6536. This was the goal. And this is where I finished. Silix case ETA 2783 Custom dial by me Rep 6mm crown Tiger Concepts gold hands Case softened and beat up, lugs chamfered and rounded Plexi sanded to lower the height Insert bleached to removed the gloss Bezel heated for light brassing My goal was lightly worn but old. The case is one I already had. It has taken some nice natural wear over the past year. Shiny... Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

One day I'll plump for a high end big crown, but for now I'm having fun welding modding my cases. This one is a silix case with lots of meat slapped on, took quite sometime ... Yea yea a lot of work you say, but for me that's half the hobby and enjoyment in creating a unique watch. The specs. silix big crown case+ steroid welds, drilled lugs, chamfered. Athaya v2 crown clark plexi/ shaved down considerably serviced ETA 2846 hr old minute hand / Clark hour/ oshk big ball. HR dial / relumed and made tropic gloss with 6 hour marker slightly lighter. i wanted a single line BC not seen many/ some would say it's 'wrong' but Meh. brass bezel raffles insert ofrei pearl. fat bars few pics, I'm no photographer though just iPhone shots in afraid, tried to capture the gloss.

My first time! 111 on new strap Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This is my QC pics of pam 000 H factory which i ordered from RG TD, chazingtime for your reference. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The small crown Sub is my favorite as well. I don't know if the 6536 used a 6mm '+' crown or not, as the 6204 did. I think Rafflestime still has some at a very good price, but they do need some modding. I ordered several in case of modding mistakes, and for any that break. Surprisingly, so far, not one has failed. Make certain to get the right tube for your case by measurement. http:// http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/140709-6mm-brevet-crown/?hl=%2B6mm+%2Bbrevet#entry1046879 I have used the water slide decals for a few years now. I think that the gilt chapter ring dials in particular, they are very good. It did take a lot of trial and error to figure out allowing the brass background to show through the printed dial portion, but the results were well worth the effort. The 'patina' can be controlled by your use of the spray sealer. I use a water based acrylic 'glow paint' for my lume.

Sun finally came out today. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Some nice gent gave me a tip to use a little magnification instead of going at it without eye assistance. Thanks for that. ;-) Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Just received mine....giddyup. Its a beauty! Thanks A!

Very cool, a whole lot neater than how my MIG work turns out!

Don't we all. :-) Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I'm speechless... I want a friggin laser welder!

Wearing my Mystery today

I bought the bezel off eBay, It could be, I've never had a Hr BC so I can't confirm, it was much bigger though, had to completely redo on the lathe . here are a few progression shots, in the end it looks easy.. but yeah it's a big job thanks !

Maria passed away a couple years ago and will be sadly missed. But a member here has stayed in contact with Maria's widow and she uncovered some inventory that will be of interest to the forum. *cough* Keep your eyes peeled.