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That's very special - a fantastic build and really cool photography Cheers FGD

the lume job looks perfect on this one as always with The Zigmeister - love the hobnails as well Enjoy FGD

Many Congratulations Ross, I hope the current Ice Age ain't too much of a shock to the system Yes loving the watch thanks to you and the tutorial gives me a little insight into the work involved Happy New Year to you too sir , I've got a feeling it's going to be a good year for our hobby!! Cheers Simon

Awesome - I never tire of looking at great pre-V builds ...God I love this hobby Enjoy and you've got The Z-Man to thank for the dial Cheers Simon

Robert - If these are you left overs then I'd love to see what the "main course" was in your parts box!! Choice parts indeed!! Cheers Simon

111-G as the pick of the modern historics or maybe a 115-F for a left turn ??

I'd run with that for sure - until the great day comes!! FGD

118-E ...brown dial Ti's are special and if you haven't got one in your collection then this is a realistic build - especially if you could get a JF/OEM case set made 1:1 from Titanium - the crowns from Enesefe are an easy pick up and the real deal! Cheers Simon

Thanks very much gents - it's always better knowing your not alone with your addiction! Cheers FGD

Thanks for the kind words gents , it's a stunner for sure and I'm one lucky SoB! Cheers Ross Simon

This is great news OP! I think the Palp crown is still the best looking crown despite its variance to gen: - Most PALP crowns were 2.1mm thick and gen are 1.98mm-2.03mm on average - PALP crowns had the exact opposite of T-48 crowns - no recess - so this means trimming a large amout of the CG lever - Gens have spring loaded barrels A 2.05mm PALP crown with a deeper recess would be ideal - spring loaded would be PERFECT !!! Here's the crown from OP that's still on my franken 22B and looking perfect! Cheers FGD

Nice shots - the LH CDG version looks far far superior to the "best" engraved versions - it looks awful in these close ups !! Cheers FGD

Yes - very very special indeed - great work and keen to see more !!! Cheers FGD

Looks like a watch feast of a GTG gents - they're all beautiful looking watches but this brown dial VDB is something else .... Cheers FGD

Great post - very clever with some superb photography - a real window into someone else's world !!! Cheers FGD

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Amazing H...they look like pictures that should be in Volkers book!! Great work from the Erfurt Duo - here's to more of the same in 2010!! Cheers FGD

the most desirable handwound movement and probably very cost effective way of perfecting a 1:1 fiddy Congratulations and looking forward to seeing the finished results! Cheers FGD

Merry Christmas All, Santa brought me this, another of my

Is DSN really trustworthy - yes 100% from my experience. He isn't 100% on QC 100% of the time and usually forgets something from my parts orders but to call him a crook simply becuase he charges more for an item than a market seller is not reasonable or accurate. I don't think he'd be welcome anywhere if that was really the case. You might as well say Panerai are crooks for selling a watch at 10-15 times the actual cost it does to make them using the same reasoning. As with a Gen Panerai it's all about the brand and kudos that comes with it , DSN is a little sub brand within this hobby - you may not buy into his brand but you have the choice to vote wih your wallet as does everyone else. I suggest that's why he's still here after all these years Merry Christmas FGD

Looks very nice indeed - CG looks especially good - a great job done Cheers FGD

Oh Boy - glad they arrived safe and in good time....they do look great and I'm keen to see what the Z-Man can do as much as the next man!! I must get you take take photos of all my stuff, I'll blame the rubbish weather in the UK but sounds like a poor workman blaming tools I know !! Cheers Simon

Looking very good indeed - love the first shot especially! Cheers FGD

special ....very special !!! Thanks for sharing Kruz FGD

+1 ...Giggedy