Ronin

I am with Freddy on this one. For $59.00 a movement swap is easy, and then beat the snot out of it to look like it is 41 years old. The ole' Coin Treatment. I too would love to see a side shot. Worse case scratch it scar it, tea-bag or coffee the dial, pop the pearl and wear it with pride. -Ronin

You never cease to amaze me Freddy. FYI, the old NLA ROL187 case from Silix measures 12mm thick including dome and case back. The side profile of the case measures 5mm @ 9:00 position and then tapers down slight before it falls of at the lugs. Also, did you have to drill / create lug holes? Beautiful!!!! -Ronin

This has an added benefit of knowing, for example, the MBW numbers for use when Frankenmodding-- for parts interchange. Actually, I am less concerned about being scammed on a franken and more interested in a parts interchange data base. 1 Stone could kill 2 birds. -Ronin

~Modern~ Vintage

That is the most beautiful thing I have seen all day. Any chance you have and can post a straight on dial shot... -Ronin

Josh's site is down, but last I checked, if this is similar to Watchedens-- it is QUARTZ!!!! -Ronin

Most awesome, I am still waiting on my HKTAN (Same strap) for my BS as well. I think that will make at least 3 in this combo here on RWG.

The screws would be one of the last thing when looking from a distance. My eyes usually follow this pattern: Cyclops mag (to rule out old school POS mag/font) Pearl & Bezel Crown & CG Dial & rehaut depth ...and by then I either have it figured out. If I was still stuck, next SEL based on model lug holes based on model I think the LAST thing I would look for is the screw heads. -Ronin

Ditto, markers are a hair oversized, and the L could be moved left half a mm. Font could be a bit crisper, but if you are going vintage it is ok. Other than that, it is not bad. I have seen those type of redials of that quality go for $65-$140 in the past. -Ronin

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B E A U T Y!!! I never get tired of looking at these awesome project watches. -Ronin

I just threw up in my mouth... -Ronin

Still waiting to mod this-- my 1665 project has taken priority over this 6536/5508. I still find this watch super comfortable... -Ronin

Looks like a fun project. If you decide to another one, post in-progress pictures. -Ronin

This reminds me of the old iPod / iPhone speculation shots. Most of which were simply enthusiastic fans with photoshop... Ceramic Pepsi GMT -Ronin

+1. I can usually view all new posts since my last visit is a quick efficient manner. The PM system, etc. Honestly, from a forum perspective, RWG has the best forum software and interface of ANY forum I have ever used. -Ronin

Interesting, a 4th MBW SN: I will pop mine open in the next week and measure the SRSD dial that came with it for grins. -Ronin

Three things are certain in life: Death, Taxes, and waiting on replica watch transactions. -Ronin

Freddy, What are your MBW case numbers? From http://www.rwg.cc/members/serial-number-MB...bw+case+numbers I am going down an almost exact path as your DRSD, and have the 5790188 MBW. (My Clark Super t-39 arrived today ). As far as dial's go, in shopping ND, Yuki, etc, it looks like most SD dials come in at 26.5mm. Is yours 27? -Ronin

Second case of lost screw in the last week. See this post: http://www.rwg.cc/members/Replacement-beze...ews-t92975.html -Ronin

@freddy333 - Is the dial on that DRSD the stock MBW, Gen, or modded? (working on my own 1665 project) TIA, -Ronin

Not necessarily. Maybe I am the exception but, I have had at least a half-dozen 21j's with no issues. In fact, after regulating, most of my 21j's are within a few seconds per day. -Ronin

PAM for Wed. -Ronin

Freddy33 offers some good advice here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/Middle-Week-Wris...l&hl=Iodine Scroll down or CTRL-F and search Iodine. HTH, -Ronin