jelliottz

I'm pleased with my TW dial so far. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

The dial came lumed. I had to do the hands to match. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Check the sales forum. You see them pop up from time to time. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Thanks J. Your case is spot on. I absolutely love the light beating you gave it. You do fantastic work. I only have one complaint about the Seiko movement. The rotor is loud. Other than that, it is a perfect addition to a vintage build. I'm thrilled the hands move the right way. Never fear turning it over to someone. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Almost sunset here. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I finished my Rolex 6350 build last night. This one is shockingly hard for which to source parts. Kudos to Junebug for getting his done so spot on. This is built around a JMB 1016 v2 case for a 2824. JMB did a great job aging and reshaping eberything for me including the caseback. Custom engraving between the lugs. I wanted to try something a little different with this one though. Common practice is to drop a 2824 into the case, but an Explorer from the 50s wouldn't have a high beat movement. Junebug used a Fesla movement in his. I wanted something different from a 2824 Click the link for a video and place your bets. http://vid1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag4/jelliottz/20160123_022657_zpsptvpdgx1.mp4 No... I didn't go gen. I did use a movement which I don't think anyone else has used on a vintage Rolex build. I tapped the Seiko 7s26 for power plant duties. It's a low beat movement. It doesn't hack. It has nearly identical had sizes to an ETA (H: 1.5, M: .9, S: .21), and the hands advance the same as the gen movement. The only question was making it fit. And fit perfect it did. Stem is spot on for alignment. Plenty of clearance on the rotor. The movement is 12ligne, and with the built in plastic spacer, it snapped right in place and doesn't budge. I had to slightly reduce the second hand, but that was easy. I wanted the cathedral minute hand that you see on so many of the watches. I found a seller on ebay who had them in 12mm length. I with it was 12.5, but I'm still happy. Here's the full build list JMB 1016 v2 case: aged and custom engraving by JMB, addition ending aging by me Refinished 6350 dial from Tonnywatches Seiko 7s26 low beat movement Hour hand: long mercedes hand from Ofrei Minute hand: ebay Second hand: ? Came from parts box Rep 6mm crown: gen 6mm on order I'll be adding the gen 6mm crown and a gen jubilee bracelet. I know a rivet oyster would be more correct, but I've always loved the look of jubilee on Explorer. I may also switch to a big ball seconds hand. Thanks for looking. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Watches while driving picture. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I have installed a WSO 5513 bezel and a Clarks 5513 bezel on HR cases. My WSO bezel wouldn't turn, but the Clarks worked perfect. The WSO looks perfect out of the box, and the Clarks needs polishing. WSO costs double what Clarks does. Also, I would suggest getting an Athaya 702 crown or gen 702 crown. It will greatly help with how the crown guards look in proportion to the crown. New bezel and insert plus new crown = awesome 5517. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

As JoeyB said, you can do a lot with the decals. They're very durable. Just takes a little time learning to get them right. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Sun finally came out today. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Some nice gent gave me a tip to use a little magnification instead of going at it without eye assistance. Thanks for that. ;-) Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Waterslide decals, patience, and practice. There are a couple of other members who make various dials with this method too. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I made the dial. The shiny gilt effect is the exposed brass of the dial plate. Texture is clear paint. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Yes Sir. Headed to get some drill bits today. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I believe I love the small crown Rolex Subs more than the big crowns. I decided I wanted to make a 6536. This was the goal. And this is where I finished. Silix case ETA 2783 Custom dial by me Rep 6mm crown Tiger Concepts gold hands Case softened and beat up, lugs chamfered and rounded Plexi sanded to lower the height Insert bleached to removed the gloss Bezel heated for light brassing My goal was lightly worn but old. The case is one I already had. It has taken some nice natural wear over the past year. Shiny... Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Don't we all. :-) Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I'm shocked that is the same case set. You have 100% transformed it for the better. Great work! Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

This is my grail Submariner. So excited to see you out this together. I'm very interested to see you plan for pencil hands and that gorgeous lollipop seconds hand. Best of luck! Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Thanks! At least it lends some legitimacy to it. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

A 702 crown makes the HR crown guards look great. Getting the taller crown out of it makes all the difference. Here is my old HR case with a gen 702. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

His cases and hand sets are $600. Well, the 5508/6536/6205 case sets are. Not sure about anything else. Contact him through Instagram. Very easy to work with and friendly. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I have to admit I'm out of my element in this one. Is anyone familiar with Omega pocket watches? This is supposedly a Capataine Omega Trench Watch. Any thoughts on the dial or movement? Sorry for the cruddy pictures. Best I could get. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Thank you for any suggestions and/or thoughts. Cheers!

Wow! Absolutely beautiful, and a testament to building frankens. Less than half price of a gen? Absolutely worth every penny. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Nice, Woz! Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

This. It's actually fairly easy to do. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk