I've recently started to research on 6538 big crowns.
Why? There were a couple of really great ones at the Rolex Passion Meeting this year.
So, I've built one over the last few days...
Parts:
Silix case -> aged and polished, no sharp edges
Stock dial -> aged, relumed and given a tropical look, matte finish
Athaya big crown/tube -> Hell, what a pain to make the tube fit the case!!!
Clarks T19 -> sanded down to the right height
Rafflestimes golden hands -> relumed and aged
Inserts slightly faded - pearl removed
The tropical look is actually a lot more subtle, but just hard to catch on the camera.
It really depends on how the light hits the plexi.
Even though I like the look of the watch, it's not for my tiny wrist
I hope you like it
Full light on the dial - it appears really brown.
Next up - A two liner 6538!