DoubleRed

Got to agree with Tanya on this one, a 112 would be a better choice for me at that price. $3,800 is not bad for mint but consider the long-term collectability

Bought one from Tat and can't complain about the price. Though you get what you pay for, I sent mine out to have it upgraded and fixed. Mine leaked too. Cases made to fit the 6497 and come with Asian version which works good.

OK, let me wipe up the drool

That's a nice set of projects. Please post more pics and tell us what your plans are.

Oh Gioarmani, you hit a high note for me

I have a chance to buy a real one with papers but no box. I've been on the look-out and just came to this forum to find a lot of good information.

Thanks again!!!!

Interesting project indeed

By the looks of the pictures, I would say the watchsmith's case is more of a stainless grade material. The cases of the 40's were made of a stainless variety close to Staybrite steel of course. 316 was not a common case material due to it's being fairly new and because wartime made these materials scarce. As far as the process, it was not driven by a series of cams on a lathe. The cases were run on a lathe using a radius tool, then ground using a rotary table. The cases were then hand worked to a great degree and this is noted near the crown tube region. THAT was the process without question. I would be interested to see a closer view of the lugs and crown. I'm in as long as it's not a 1 year ordeal!!! Has the watchsmith produced a dial yet?