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Following droptopman with my BC

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Always nice to see what you share. For 7 years I have been a part of your journey, and more then a few times received invaluable guidance from you as well.

What happened to the daytona zenith twins? Thought you would never part.

I started the same way. Wanted a 16610, had a TW Best version (for you old timers it was pretty great for the day) and it was always about the rehaut with those old b*stards.

Then started with the frankens, had a tw gmt with gen dial that I, gulp, cut the feet off.

And then, due to this guys posts, started into the vintage, first with an mbw 1665 and then countless others until ultimately, superfrankengensteinwhateverthehellyouwannacallthem.

Mostly gen parts, usually phong midcase, and if going gilt, darklord dial.

It's been a fun journey and as we all know, ironically enough, I have learned so much more here then any board like vrf or trf. This is a great community and an excellent resource for information.

Thank you everyone, and thanks Ubi, this board has been and continues to be a big part of my life.

gonna go for 6 figures, for an eta...

Something a little different for the 6538. Nato strap. Not a fan

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nothing like the sun hitting this dial

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extreme beveling, its the new reality show

Happy Father's Day to my fellow dads.

that gloss, those bevels...

@cc33 well thats something different

glad I can finally get back into rotation

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first off, nobody, at least not me, is trying to fool anyone. I have no problem saying the hands are not original to the watch and the dial has been refinished. it's of no consequence to me as I am not trying to scam anyone. I just love the watch. to dbane's point, I have seen countless examples of immaculate dials on worn cases with both beat up hands and mint hands. also, my case is lightly aged, fits very well with the overall look. insert is worn and faded, so what? I liked the insert, so I swapped them. again, not a concern

Thanks for the love guys. The pictures really are terrible as @dbane883 (the jacka**) said, they do not do this watch or his immense skill justice. It is beyond my expectation

Thanks @droptopman

I was concerned when phong told me he sent me a "special" case. In phong land, that can really mean anything as I have been through quite a few case back and forth with him, but this time he was on point

With the influx of “super” Big Crown builds, I figured I might as well share mine after its arrival yesterday. Built by our resident BC Master - @dbane883, this watch was ironically the easiest for me to source parts wise out of every build I have ever done or been involved in. Thanks to @dbane883 for your friendship, guidance, and spectacular craftsmanship. Your skill and dedication is humbling. @cc33 for the input and the dial, and @droptopman for the competition

I was fortunate enough to receive a “new” case from Phong which, IMHO, is the best 6538 case one can get. I think dbane would agree on that.

Here’s the specs:

Phong case/caseback/bezel
The Dark Lord dial from cc33 - dbane - me
CWP hands
Gen crown/tube
Gen faded long 5 insert
Gen 1030 movement
Gen pre 6636 bracelet w 80 enlinks
Gen t17 crystal

I’m not very good with the pics so here are a few. They do not do this watch justice. Dbane is going to flame me for my sh*tty photos but its the best I can do for now.

engineer porn?

And then there was this worn by Oliver Shepard during the Transglobe Expedition

thats the caligula of inserts with all that kissing going on

@cc33 congrats on that 6536-1. Wear her well!!!

another great build my friend. enjoy her until you get fussy and sell her

great post and beautiful BC. I hope you get years and years of enjoyment with her on your wrist

had a 38 on my gen 1675, magic, congrats on the beauty

@cc33 wild strap