projectologist Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Picked it up today and wanted to get some quick pics up to show you all what fantastic work the combo put into this piece. I decided not to wait any longer than I had to for this one to be completed, so opted not to wait for the project case set and T's hands. I'm looking at both of these as future upgrades at some point down the road. What I did get was even better than anticipated. I was hoping that this 3646 would be inspired by the last iteration of the Cali dial version... the Type G. What sets it apart from the others is the longer squarish crown tube and smaller crown. Plus the case profile is a little thinner and flatter. And finally, it was made with the 3rd version plex that domes only slightly starting at the bezel. As you can see in the pics, the Erfurt Combo nailed these distinctive features. I couldn't be any happier... well actually I could... if I still had the watches I had to sell to afford this one My grail movement... what can I say. Although it's not easy to tell in the pic, it does have a very high surface lustre with a warm platinum-like patina. It was hard to capture in overcast conditions. The hand applied sno-lume is amazing and the dial surface has just the right amount of texture and semi-gloss lustre. Hope you like these pics... mo' better ones to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 so beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Wow, that is stunning! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 The mother of all VDBs. Congrats on a masterpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SERGEANT_AT_ARMS Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Rad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Very tasty Projectologist! Congrats to the owner and builder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Can't stop looking at this one. Feel bad for the poor VDB. Just imagine how many hours of modding the case to this thin beauty. Truly a piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Indeed, that is a beauty! Absolutely gorgeous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I'd be tempted to wear it "case out". That is one beautiful watch. Congtrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 P- Looks great. Wear that one well. The case is very well done and as for the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Congratulations and I can't believe you already got it. I saw this baby in real less than 10 days ago and it's a real beauty. The Erfurt Combo does it again .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Congratulations and I can't believe you already got it. I saw this baby in real less than 10 days ago and it's a real beauty. The Erfurt Combo does it again .... Yeah, left Europe early Tues. morning and arrived in SoCal Sat. morning. Restored my faith in the USPostal system... for now anyway. Can't believe at one time I was considering a 249 over something like my Cali/618. No contest, not to mention the $$$$ I saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) Awesome and speechless!! Enjoy and wear it well Rob! Edited October 27, 2009 by ohmycocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalexpalmer Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 : :. sweet as a nut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddog Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 I'm stunned by the quality of work... This is incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Superb - another VDB beauty!! Enjoy Mr P Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgenk Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 that is stunning! Simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkirke Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Wow bro. Beautiful watch. That dial is STUNNINGLY beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 very impressive piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 very impressive piece! Thanks... it was the donor watch for the latest version Cali I posted several days ago. Here's a pic with movement and dial before heading off to Germany for the transplant and another of the empty donor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK471 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Pretty unbelievable. Congratulations on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Sweet! Here it is back from Germany in the new 1:1 case set and with new "vintage" hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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