Skywatch

Great job on the upgrade. It's kinda like moving to a new neighborhood it takes a little time to find all the new ways home and services near you. Thanks again for taking the time to improve the site.

Looks great, I like it better than the LV subs. Something a little different is nice.

Mech500 Can't wait to see more of this builds status. Thanks to all posters for the detailed information.

Great info, thanks for the posts.

I dip them in a bowl of bleach for about 10 seconds then remove and while under running water I gently rub the insert between my fingers while rinsing. Stop rinsing let dry and check result depending on how light I want the insert I may repeat the process several times. First one I bleached I left in for about 45 seconds before rinsing and rubbing the insert, then another 45 seconds in the bleach and rubbed again. It turned out great just a little lighter that I wanted. Go slow and experiment since the strength of the bleach can vary with age. Good luck.

Fantastic detailed tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to post such a great resource.

Great information on the vintage market. Thanks for bumping and thanks to the OP.

Nice double red, one of these days I'll have to pickup or build one.

Great comparison, thanks for posting.

Most definitely looks like it did not lead a sheltered life. Great build.

Looking good, i also like the way it looked before the fade. Enjoy your Colamariner.

Interesting combination, the mesh bracelet tops it off.

We saw Spy a few weeks ago, it was hilarious I may need to see it again since my eyes were watering so much from laughing I couldn't see at times.

What a beauty, the platinum dial makes me want to fall in love with the YM again.

Dlf Very nice work and build, the aging looks great I've seen to many that are way overdone. Great choice on the 3,6,9 dial.

Beautiful and understated, no date or complications nice and simple. Enjoy wearing it.

droptopman I wish I was in your shoes, then I might get away with a few more purchases. Or at least not be so stealth about them. My wife has a few watches but for the most part they are an appliance to her.

That case back looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the completion.

Great looking build. I agree with Dlf and would at least leave as is for a while to see you really need to make further mods.

Clone

Do a google search for 7th Edition Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking Training Manual. You can also pickup the CHICAGO SCHOOL OF WATCHMAKING on the bay for under $20.00 bucks.

There is definitely something to be said for simplicity. Thanks for sharing your journey.

Very nice for your first try, especially with all the gen parts. I would be a little nervous about dinging up some nice gen parts. The silver / white linen dials are some of my favorite on the Datejust / Daydate.

meadowsweet, This looks to be a very interesting set of builds, looking forward to the outcome.

Great looking bracelet, just haven't warmed up to the idea of the watch.