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The lugs are beveled. Tough to see I the pics. But I could add a bit more.

Yeah. Gotta be careful with the spring as well!

7mm diameter. Impressive.

Tpiwwp! Very happy for you that it fits.

Ha. I remember once I squeezed the tweezers too hard and it flew off. I knew it flew towards me so I shook myself down to the point where I was buck naked. After 10 minutes I realized it landed inside my shirt pocket! So yes. Gotta be careful with that delicate part!

Very simple. Couple of minutes.

When I had a TC, I didnt like the click spring and replaced it. You might want to do the same. Get a gen if you can

That's not from a TC. But whatever. It's the thin ring in the middle. That washer should be underneath the click spring and sit right on top of the crystal retaining ring. Then you put your bezel on top of that until it snaps in place. If the washer is above the click spring, it will not engage properly. There is no need to remove the retaining ring... Just to avoid any confusion

Is the bezel washer in-between the crystal retaining ring and the click spring?

While I patiently wait for several items for a grail project, I rummaged through my parts bin for a fun project over the past few weekends. Well, it's just about done. As many of you are aware, afew months ago the boys at Project X announced a limited edition big crown homage based on a modern sub C: While it has its good points, there are several that really bother me. So I decided to build my own: The case I used was an SA3135 V2 Sub C that I bought last year (because I needed the movement). I heated the crystal with a BBQ lighter and tapped the old cyclops off. I spent more time that I should have shaving off the CGs because this sub has one of the unremoveable noob-like bezels. Most if it was sanded down by hand but in think I did a reasonable job. I used a BP dial and removed the markers and relumed them with a creamy colored patina. I felt the project x had a colour that was wY too fake. The toughest challenge I had was the important red triangle in the bezel. I removed the old paint with acetone and tried several different mixtures of epoxy and red lacquer: Somehow, the lacquer prevented the export from setting properly and I couldn't get the adhesion that was acceptable. Plus the colour was off(the epoxy caused the paint to take on a much darker tone). So after 8 failed attempts, I just painted layer upon layer of straight red lacquer until I built up a fairly thick mound: Then, ever so carefully, I scraped off the paint with an exacto until it was flush with the ceramic. Each layer of paint was allowed 2 days to dry. The lugs were thinned out to bring the proportions more in line to what I think the sub c should have. Honestly not a fan of the current, piggish, ceramic subs and GMT's. I softened the case a little bit as I wanted this watch to look a bit worn and weathered. Almost like what a big crown homage might look like in 10-15 years. I also think any big crown homage should have lug holes. So drilled those to accept gen spring bars; not an easy task! Big crown courtesy of Athaya. I had to drill a 3.6mm hole and tap it to accept the new crown. He does a great job with his 8mm crowns. Movement is a Swiss eta 2836 that I had lying around. Overall, reasonably pleased with the results. Not sure it will see much wrist time as I am sorta in my vintage phase if my life, but it's not something you see everyday.

You really should take better pictures. Jk.

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I have a gen 16610 dial I could part with.

Great job Adrian. Looking forward to receiving mine.

Just slapped on a slightly used insert and gen bezel.

Hmmm. So 1520 hands fit a 1030?? Did not know that. I was pretty sure they were slightly different. Thanks. So possibly a 7928?

Picked a set of gilt hands for my 5513 a couple of months ago when I was in NYC. Shop owner thought they were for a vintage sub, so I took a chance and I bought them. When I got home, sure enough they did not fit my cal 1520. But it occurred to me today that perhaps they might fit another gen movement. Possibly a 1030? The barrel hole of the hours and minutes are too wide for a 15XX. Since I've never owned a cal 1030, I have no idea if the cannon pinions are wider or narrower than a 1520. If they do fit a 1030, its possible these are 6538 hands?? Possibly radium lume as well? pretty sure they are not tritium. The short pinion on the seconds probably rules out being GMT hands. Thoughts?

If I were you, I'd get some primes for that bad boy. Starting with the 35mm F1.4. Its spectacular in low light. Enjoy.

I have a gen glossy 666 dial if you need one. No feet. Hmm I might've bought it from you actually

However.. I will say, that is a crappy example of a Fuji X Pro 1 pic. You can do better than that! C'mon! My iPhone has better examples!

Great collection. You're missing a 5513 though . X Pro 1 is a terrific camera. I have an X100 myself. Fuji is doing some great things in the mirror less sector. Definitely years ahead of Canon and Nikon. Id say the X Pro rivals the Leica M series but at a fraction of the price. Great choice.

What does "cloned 3135 V2" mean? Just a redecorated Asian 2836/48?. Or does it have gen feet locations like the SA3135?

Very nice. Big fan of the 666. I'm still on the hunt for a decently priced gen matte dial.

That's "interesting" alright.

A gen 93150 just sold on VRF for $550. Slightly dented clasp, but repairable. I just missed it.