mjmurphy926

Absolutely gorgeous!

I changed the way I'm posting updates. Instead of adding a new blueprint with every update, I'm just replacing the original in the first post on this thread. Look up there to see the latest. I'm getting close. I think I'm done with the front view (except maybe L SWISS MADE L) and the side view. That thumbnail buckle was a [censored], but I think it turned out pretty well. Now I have to decide if I want to do the following: 1. Create a caseback. 2. Search for a list of 111H parts and change part number notes to the correct numbers for 111H. 3. Add "L SWISS MADE L" to the dial. Does anybody see anything else I'm missing?

OK. I modified the front view as follows: Changed the lug screws to single screw. Changed the hands slightly shorting the lume cavity. Cleaned up the strap separation area where it goes from 24mm to 22mm. EDIT - Moved blueprint to the first post on this thread. Other than adding L SWISS MADE L, does anybody see anything else that needs to be addressed on the front view? Once the front view is complete, I'll move on the the other views. Also, if anybody has a parts list for 111 parts, I'll change the part #s. BTW, I printed this latest version on 8 1/2 x 11 plain paper and it looks really cool. When I finish, I'm going to matt and frame one of these for my office. When I'm done, if anybody wants the full version, let me know. Don't just print the small version or you get those jaggies on the curved lines. Printing the full version, regardless of print size, won't have those. It'll be nice and smooth.

It was the 386 that first grabbed my attention...but that 372...DAMN!

You bet. Once I finish, I'll post a thread showing the final version and tell anybody who wants the high res version (6486 x 4611) to send me an email address and I'll send it off. Or I may try to find a site that will let me post an image this size for download.

Thanks. I'll save that for last. I have a feeling that will be really time consuming and I don't want to get bogged down with it yet.

Are you refering to the lume cavity extending too far down the hour and minute hands, or is there something else?

Thank you sir! I've been so focused on the dial and buckle, I didn't even notice the lug screw issue. I'll see what I can do about that.

Buckle changed to thumbnail. Strap changed to 24-22mm. "6" worked on a little (still not happy). Lower right description changed to PAM00111 H. I haven't done the side view of the buckle yet. What else? EDIT - Moved blueprint to the first post on this thread.

Good thing I have a right one too...

Yeah...All numbers and print are modified Pre-V, so I'm not surprised. I'll have to work on it some more.

I LOVE the 386! : I'd like to learn more about this composite though. I'm into cycling and in that world, composite means either carbon fiber or plastic. I know they say this is a "synthetic ceramic", but I hope it doesn't appear or feel plasticy. I like the look of the bronzo material. I'll bet it ages really nicely. EDIT - Oh yeah...That 356 is REAL nice too!

Yeah...That's gonna be tough since I'm not actually creating a blueprint. I'm modifying an existing one in photoshop. I'll at least give it a shot.

Funny you should mention that...cuz as you were typing, I was doing this to the buckle: EDIT - Moved blueprint to the first post on this thread Still working on it though.

I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with the blueprint drawings that have been circulated around here several times over the years. I always wanted a blueprint of a 111h, but could never find one. So, I decided to take one that I have of the 203a and modify it to a 111h. All I have done so far is the dial font, numbers, and cannon pinion. What do you think so far? What needs to be changed on the dial? I thought about L SWISS MADE L, but not sure I want to tackle the curved font. These are big images, but they are only about 1/4 size of the high res original. My 111h:

I'm glad you like it TK...You might want to take a look in the Gentlemens lounge at the Bits, Bytes, & Babes forum...

Zig IS the man!

I'll work on that.

Welcome back!

I've always loved white dial watches in pictures. I've owned a few, but every time I buy one, it just doesn't seem to look quite right on my wrist.

...and which do you think looks better in person? Are there any problems snagging stuff on the new school version? Old school New school I'm inclined to go for the newer version, but I was curious about the snagging thing I mentioned above. Thanks!

I just ordered a 111J from Andrew. Once it arrives, I'll do a comparison with my highly modded 111H project watch that I completed over a year ago. My project watch consists of the following: 111H cartel case Standard cartel high beat A6497 dagger movement (cleaned up as pretty as possible) V CG T-48 crown Little Hero dial Standard cartel handset. DSN sapphire crystal with single sided Chief AR Zigmeister lume on dial and hands and movement service. Let's see how the $200 OTB stacks up against the mega buck project. Stay tuned.

I've been pretty much stuck on my WM9 sub lately, but with all the love recently for the new 111s and 177s, I decided to pull out an old favorite. My 111h with all the aftermarket goodies.

Sorry to hear that church...too bad that last sentence can't be minus the word "off". Life would be much better. I feel for you though. I've been living with that fear for the past 2 years now.

Yep...incredibly stable!