jbetts1790

Just finished a major overhaul of my 6152/1 build this morning (originally built in January). The Arnex movement I had wasn't keeping good time, so I decided to swap in a Hamilton I hadn't used yet, and I just bought another Hammy for the gold hands! Meanwhile, I had a spare movement holder I sanded to fit the 917, and ordered upgraded parts from NW. Since the hands are in good condition, I left the watch to look NOS (still shiny). The only possible future plans would be adding a plexi, doing a little reshaping, and maybe engravings. I'm also thinking of ordering a new Malio strap, but can't decide which one! On to the specs and photos! - Jackson "new" 6152/1 case - Southy dial - 1939 Hamilton 917 (serviced by Neuhausen) with original 18k hands - NW brass tube & crown - NW crown guard - NW display back - Donerix vintage horse saddle strap w/ modified buckle (for now)

Amazing work, and stunning dial painting! Great photos too - what is your setup?

Wow that is a great summer watch, and fantastic photos! The 113 has been on my list for a while - where did you get yours?

Grey suit, grey watch day

Grey watch for grey suit:

Best bet is probably ebay, although I'm not sure how often you'll find just the balance. You might need to buy a whole movement... I don't think the well-known online parts shops sells vintage Hamilton parts.

Woah, looks complicated! I'd have no idea how to work that thing, but its great you know what you're doing . Keep us updated!

Good eye! Actually the dial is painted to look like paint has worn from age, but you are right that the hands are too low. The canon pinion is pretty short on this Molnija, and just recently the hour hand started rubbing against the dial, and now the hour hand is off from the minute. I plan to fix this soon!

There's a 292 peeking out

In FL for the week and the back:

New 292k!

This will be a pretty epic build! Looking forward to your progress

awesome, congrats! nice photos too

390, and 111N (noob) should be in the top 5

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Not my wrist, but my watch ;-)

congrats, it looks great!

After a couple months of collecting parts and getting everything to fit together, I present my latest build: 201/a. This is my first Pre-V build, and although I have some future upgrades planned, I think it looks great as it is now. I have two straps for it, a black Dirk, and a brown Orloff (both fantastic straps). This is already one of my favorite watches! Here are the specs: - 111J case - Goin Pre-V CG - T48 crown - FGD dial (lightly lumed) - Helenarou Pre-V hands - DSN caseback - Swiss low-beat 6497 - No-AR Sapphire Crystal - Dirk black strap (also Orloff brown)