Merlin Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 ... I'm gonna wind it again! After 4 months of building my grail watch I'm happy now to present you the result of my work. A big "Thank you!" to Ross and Stephan for helping me out when I was stuck with this great piece and Jacob from http://www.jrartesania.com/ for the awesome strap. Enjoy the pics! and now a few pics with the "little sister": I hope you like the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Please excuse the noob in me coming out, but are you saying that movement has an 8 day power reserve? Wow! Even if it doesn't, beautiful work you've done there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Awesome - beautiful watches and assistance from two of the World's greatest!! I hope to be able to show the same ......one day soon!! Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Very nice watch, the bit of missing lume just makes it look authentic, Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Great photos, I especially like the movement shot through the buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) Please excuse the noob in me coming out, but are you saying that movement has an 8 day power reserve? Wow! Even if it doesn't, beautiful work you've done there. yep - 192 hours reserve Great photos, I especially like the movement shot through the buckle. thanks, your words regarding photos count double for me Edited September 1, 2009 by Merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 flipping Heck look at the back of that one GORGEOUS seriously I'd wear it the wrong way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Now that REALLY is a grail watch! Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I said it before and I'll say it again. I'd give up quite a bit of my collection in exchange for one of those Angelus babies. Wear em well. siesta181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Congrats on a great project. Some day I hope to reveal one myself but for now - I love Angelus projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 yep - 192 hours reserve By your laughter, I assume they don't then. So what was the "8th day ... wind again" thing about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 By your laughter, I assume they don't then. So what was the "8th day ... wind again" thing about? Oh, you missunderstood the smiley - it's a happy laughing smiley. Yes, the SF240 is a movement with 8 days (192h) power reserve and I wind it only once a week. You can check it with google, there you will find many results to this movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Oh, alright, sorry about that. I will google away then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Absolutely beautiful. The best things come to those who wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboGUATE Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Excellent work Merlin...bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Just beautiful...photos, avatar...oh...and the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterBL Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 amazing watch, nice pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicewatchdude Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'm jealous. Beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyback Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Simply amazing ! Congrats ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Beautiful merlin I love these 8-day projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek300is Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well done! Wear it in good health!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 here are the final shots, thanks for looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneristi Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) you got an absolute stunner there. Too bad that I cant tap into water buying those nice angelus movement due to the steep increase in movement prices. 4000 usd is way out of my budget. Your watch is an amazing piece espcially due to the 8 day power reserve which is much rarer than a conventional unitas eta. You must feel very proud to complete such an amazing project. Well done! A problem might arise when it comes to servicing such a complecated movement though. Would be interested to buy one off you should you decide to sell one in future time. Do you mind to tell us how much you have invested into this watch excluding labour of cos BTW where did you get this nice thick CG? Edited September 5, 2009 by paneristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 you got an absolute stunner there. Too bad that I cant tap into water buying those nice angelus movement due to the steep increase in movement prices. 4000 usd is way out of my budget. Your watch is an amazing piece espcially due to the 8 day power reserve which is much rarer than a conventional unitas eta. You must feel very proud to complete such an amazing project. Well done! A problem might arise when it comes to servicing such a complecated movement though. Would be interested to buy one off you should you decide to sell one in future time. Do you mind to tell us how much you have invested into this watch excluding labour of cos BTW where did you get this nice thick CG? all in all it's about 1.5k - including movement, repair and full service, strap, and all parts. the CG is standard for DSN 6152-1 case. work was for free, because I did it all myself (excluding the service on the movement) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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