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Thanks !!! I can try that.I’m not sure but I think the gold is just a plating that can be removed by a chemical process?
Unfortunately that hand is probably just polished brass so "golden" and not gold plated ...
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My bad ... I forgot about the "seamaster".The seller refunded me half of the purchase price bringing it to about $250 shipped which is a steal in my opinion. Why wouldn’t the dial say Genève? I’m confused.
Now dial original or not $250 is really good.
And you can see many legit (or so called by expert) seamasters with the same case.
So you can just service it and enjoy, or source a mint seamasters or Geneve dial.
In any case you'll be a lucky guy.
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I'm thinking that a Datejust seconds hand would work.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Exquisite-Vintage-Rolex-1601-Datejust-1960s-Steel-18K-White-Gold-Bezel-36mm/332865404605?hash=item4d8052febd:g:cywAAOSwUv5bW2X2:rk:8:pf:0
Or maybe a 1500 Date seconds hand since it's a 34mm case
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Rolex-Date-Stainless-Steel-Watch-Black-Leather-Strap-Band-Silver-Dial-1500/202095352296?hash=item2f0dd259e8:rk:4:pf:0
Maybe HAN6713 would work
Thanks alligoat.
The "problem" is that the 1975 handwind movement needs a second hand with a 0.19 hole.
I already have one with correct hole and length (from the 70ies) but it's a golden one ... I'll try to use that one and see how it looks.
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Seems everything is OK with that watch ... everything confirms Omega Geneve ... and the dial could be original IMO.It appears that it is. I appreciate all the help!
Problem is that you probably paid it a little on the high range ... some "sisterwatches" sold for US$ 350/400 in France (plus shipping) and higher estimate I've seen was US$485 with a mint dial.
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Could you test if has a quickset date ?Is it possible that the case back doesn’t belong to the case?
565 caliber HAS 24 jewels and SHOULD HAVE quickset date ... Late 60ies.
Serial number 27.xxx.xxx says 1968.
6 digits (3.3) caseback ... ???
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On 1/5/2019 at 5:05 PM, Champagnesky said:
Fun project, they look pretty cool actually. Let us know what parts you used.
I will do that in a specific topic ... as soon as the project is finished
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3 hours ago, Revere said:
Where did you get those hands? I’m also curious about the November & case you selected. I tried a commando project years ago but stopped when i couldn’t find good hands. Your post gives me hope
A member on WRT sent me a link to Ofrei's site ... HAN-6595 ... now I still have to get the accurate seconds hand finish that build
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5 hours ago, JoeyB said:
I made this one several years ago. You re welcomed to use it if you like.
oops! Wrong thread. Sorry.
YEP !!! wrong thread Joey ... I already answered on the other one and put a picture of my own dial build 😉
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4 hours ago, JoeyB said:
I made this a few years ago for Donerix. You are welcomed to you use it.
Thant's really kind of you Joey !!!
I was just wondering if Donerix had finished his project to know if he would share some of the problems he had and solutions he found while building that Commando.
Mine is already on the bench at the moment ... I'm about to finish the case reworking and the dial and hands are ... just waiting for me to lume
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Hi Donerix 2.0 ...I want to build one for a friend who fell in love with it, but just can't drop the $15K on it right now
Released in 1972, made solely for one year. The least expensive watch in the Rolex catalog at the time, it is now one of the rarest Rolex ever made. It features the coveted “Explorer 3,6,9? dial & markers. Considered a spartan version of the famous Explorer, it is thinner as result of the manual wind movement. The watch is especially desirable for the Explorer style in conjunction with the bold “COMMANDO” on dial.
So any suggestions on how to get a dial?
I have a suitable case and movement ready to go.
Would love to get some expert opinions on this one.
I read that old topic and I'd really like to know if you achieved to build that 6429.
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Next step is luming a 26mm 3/6/9 dialHappy New Year to you as well!
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really nice job Mat ... congrats
and Happy New Year
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Family wristies and all Rolex ... almost
16234 DJ (my better half), 16800 Comex (my elder son), speed moonwatch (my younger son) and my A/6538
4 watches, 4 "unique" builds, 1 builder of course 😋
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Will try to build both of those 2 Stellas
Thanks! I certainly am in love too. A stella dial would be a dream, whichever color for me haha.
Tentatively a steel sub for the day...
so if I achieve those builds I could consider letting one go
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Thanks !!!Yummmmmm, tasty! Let's see some profile shots of that bad boy.
Will post more pics early January
Profile is ... not that bad with 2mm fixed bars, "german silver" bezel and a nice big crown
But that's just my opinion and I suspect myself to be sort of ... partial
Won't be there a lot next few days because I'll take care of my grandchildren s.
So I wish you (and all members) to have a nice New Year's Eave ... without any earthquake
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Hey guys ... look what I got under the tree
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600€ !!!
Definitely a miss for me. Case was 600€ excluding shipping... ouch!
at this level of price buyers could wait for a "hit or hit".
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Well ... Hit or miss ?
How much cost a Tudor case from MQ ?
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This is most disappointing to hear - I sent MQ money for a 9411/0 case set on Friday.
Please tell me the case is at least better than a Cartel case...
Despite the poor quality from MQ, your build looks nice!
From what I ear here and there I really think I’m gonna keep going the hard long way ... get a soso but medium priced case, rework it heavily, do want you want to it, enjoy having a unique watch.
Yesterday I have finished working on a $60 Silix case for my A/6538 build and I’m 1000% happy about what I get.
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Some searching on the net, downlaod the good pics then use those as templates in Illustrator or Photoshop.I got the idea - thanks. For that I would need period correct design.
Most laser engravers can use 1:1 .air or .PDF files.
That's what I did for my A/6538.
Long but worthy
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Really good job for a really nice watch
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Hello folks,
I am on the mission to find comex big numbers caseback for my comex project. I can't find anyone from TD that sells them, however i wonder if there is someone in this forum that knows who custom makes them? I don't think Phong makes them, he only does small numbers as far as I know.
Any information would be beyond valuable.
Many thanks
If you don’t find any you can have a blank caseback laser-engraved then smooth the edges with a soft metal brush on a dremel.
Plus this way you can get all the engrangements period correct.
Here are some pics of what you can get that way ... not a Comex but same process
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Best quality ladies watch replica under $500?
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My GF is 5ft92 so even if she's really fit and has thin wrists she wears a 36 or 38mm better than a ladies watch
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