scotty Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Having originally been fleeced on a 7750 196 (sold as a 7753), my adventures started a couple of years back for a 'proper' 196. The evolution is roughly: 2007 - purchase of new case 7753 196 from Trusty Summer 2007 - full re-lume by finepics. The watch got caught up in the problems at the time, but finally made it's way home. mid 2008 - install Lello DW and full movement service by a local watchsmith. 2009 April - bought a HK Tan custom gator deployment strap May 2009 - purchase of old case and dial (already Zig lumed) from Beano Transplant done in US, but mix up on hands (spares supplied not lumed were fitted) July 2009 - Watch sent to my mate Hijack here in Spain to finish off luming of hands, and add T60 crown This Saturday the bracelet arrived from Namor - great purchase and great guy..... Patience, nerves etc etc etc Some pics - those with the gator strap are the watch just back from the US in the old case, but before Hijack did the hands and crown...... Long haul, lots of sending about, lots of nerves. But I think it's looking pretty good now. Finished - save a gen crown guard that will probably never appear...... A keeper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 It's a beautiful piece and well worth the wait... Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 looks great lovely font and well worth the wait ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 This is what makes the hobby fun. Waiting waiting and waiting.... At the end it's always worth it. It's a great looking watch scotty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 man, I envy your patience.........wow, ik looks sweet. And +1Namor, he really is a great guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Congrats. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ussr Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 That's one sweet looking piece!!! Great lume job and datewheel! Enough to have me sold on it... One thing i really admire is the patience you guys have to send it back n forth for mods.... the waiting game..... i cant stop wearing me enuf to send it for mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Very nice! Your patience has clearly paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks all for the kind words. This has been a real test, as I'm not really the most patient person in the world Wearing it today - can't stop glancing at the damn thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prince458 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 truly a collaboration that resulted into a piece of art! congratulations and enjoy the your grail 196! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Might have been a long journey but it looks great in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorao Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Very nice this watch is increible !! and your patiente too Other nice pictures of your Pam in spanish forum in hijack mods http://www.fororelojero.com/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=16119 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jitai Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Very nice Scotty. Long wait but guess it is worth it afterall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Bravo, Bravo! Great work all the time, patience and money invested in this "adventure quest" payed of big time! What a wonderful creation to be worn and enjoyed now after all the efforts... Kind regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Beauty!! Can't wait to finish of my 77753 188. Have the T crown burning a hole in my pocket just waiting on my Leo wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Nice. I don't think everyone realizes the time, sweat, and tears that often go in to these franken creations. You have a beauty there and I'm sure you'll be enjoying for many years to come. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks all again. These comments make me appreciate it all the more...... And as stated many times before; what a great community. Next project - manage a signed pass from the wife to be able to go to a GTG. or better - bring her along for the fun. Especially if organised by now famous hosts here. And if anyone ever fancies visiting Barcelona....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 Congratulations on completing such an awesome project A true labor of love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vootzilla Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 definitely a KEEPER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgenk Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 your result justifies all that work-- a beautiful watch, you'll enjoy it all the more because you had the satisfaction of pulling it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 great project Scotty,divi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Awesome piece my friend. Given the rarity of gen daylights, this will be a conversational piece everytime. 7753 daylights are the way to go. I have my 250 on right now and like Tanya, awaiting patiently for LEO's DWs to complete my 188 project as well. Wear it well....mate. Cheers siesta181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Congratulations. Beautiful Daylight. Keeper for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Sweet feeling completing such a beauty!! I salute you sir!! Enjoy FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SERGEANT_AT_ARMS Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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