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Wow, now I want to go to Norway! Much as I love my 082 with a Gunny strap, I just want to show off my new buckle:

I hope the foundry worker doesn't have an unfortunate smelting accident.

The story behind the logo: Pool Intairdrill.

As far as I know (and have seen), all watches and clocks with Roman numerals use 'IIII' instead of 'IV'. There are several theories as to why that is so. Ordinarily, I'd tell you to get the WM9, but some of those Orises (esp. the Big Crowns) are pretty nice, and can be found -used- at that price.

All these movements look fantastic, but I must confess my love for the classic Omega rotor, which I think is one of the best-looking watch parts ever mass-produced. red, I can't make out the calibre number on account of your intimate depth of field. Is that a 550?

jmb, have you made your own bezels before? It looks good, and it's a great result all around.

Cyclope 128. Clark doesn't have an equivalent and it can be a difficult crystal to source. Then again, if you're willing to spend $400, you can get one quite easily! I'm wondering about the 7206, though. Hadn't Rolex dropped riveted bracelets by the time the 7031 first showed up?

Any word from David about the dials for this and his other cases? I've been waiting for a 6238 dial since the Year of the Ox! Also, is there any way a Poljot 3133 could be stuffed into a 7032 rep?

Casual Friday is the only time I can wear this without worrying about my cuff:

I'm still waiting for news about his 6238, but a 7032 would be just fine by me!

Maybe someone could try modding the rep with a Miyota movement and a bottle of Crisco.

Argh... too slow!

Stunning photo. How the heck did you only finish in third last year?

I remember seeing your post about that clasp. Very interesting origins. What you need to do to really confirm the story is fly off to Geneva and track down the rest of that water polo team!

Well... You want to be the one to start the "U-Black in 40 days!" thread?

If I don't have a watch on for too long, I tip over.

What a finish! And a great ending to this project, too! Top work, jmb.

I've been dreaming of a red-handed, silver-dialed 6238 for months, but no joy yet. That PN's going to look fantastic, Freddy! It almost makes me want to start searching for a Valjoux 72 again...

New strap for the Vespucci:

It's like a Tudor-flavored cross between a VCO and a 222. Great result.

The gen (Jojo's 6265) and near-gen (Freddy's Newman) Daytonas give me grails to aspire to, but also make me very appreciative of what can be had for a few hundred bucks:

I love you. (I'm talking to the watch!)

Motherflanger... While the odds of me touching a lathe anytime soon are pretty low, I am really enjoying reading about your efforts, jmb. Hope to read many more chapters after the next one!

jmb, I never really noticed the chamfered edges on your DJ until now. That's some nice detail work! These lathe-mods give a whole new meaning to "rolling your own"!