forrestal Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi guys, i have just completed my Rolex 6538 project. - MBW case with sanded lugs - NTD bezel with aged insert and genuine pearl - Domed Plexy from my watchmaker - 8 mm. Brevet big crown from Davidsen - Real Bond NATO strap from Corvus. Here is the evolution of project: Watch non modded With new bezel and plexyglass Finally complete with 8 mm. Brevet Crown and Corvus NATO strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Nice job, Mr. Bond, James Bond! Wear it with pride and let the aging begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Very nicely done indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDBroucke Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 looks interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Great work on the case. Now get yourself a good dial/handset (NDtrading, Yuki, etc) or, at least, have the hour markers on your dial relumed to tone down the shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Very nice indeed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 I dream that one day i'll have the courage to go through with the 6538 project. Very well done! Wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Impressive. The new crown and bezel makes all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 congrats on a nice watch. as freddy said, i think a relume would cleary take the watch to a new level quick question re: the 8mm brevet big crown -- does davidsen offer these as spares? i didn't realize he had access to these. thanks in advance deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Aren't the gen brevet 8mm crowns something like $800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Aren't the gen brevet 8mm crowns something like $800? Yes & often higher, but there are some reasonable aftermarket 8mm Brevets floating around that some of the dealers may have access to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) hi there love your pictures of your 6538 i too built a 6538 brevet crown sub, yukiwatch suppied me all the parts new a very nice and helpful guy1 6538 case including brevet crown,rolex original dial(refinished with guilt printing)gold 6538 hands the finnish was so good i decided to get a real 1030 cal rolex movement,after being out bid on ebay,i ask yukiwatch if he knew were could i get a 1030 rolex movement i was amazed when he told me he had one so my watch was complete my bond strap too is from corvus! Hi guys, i have just completed my Rolex 6538 project. - MBW case with sanded lugs - NTD bezel with aged insert and genuine pearl - Domed Plexy from my watchmaker - 8 mm. Brevet big crown from Davidsen - Real Bond NATO strap from Corvus. Here is the evolution of project: Watch non modded With new bezel and plexyglass Finally complete with 8 mm. Brevet Crown and Corvus NATO strap Edited January 16, 2010 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 hi there love your pictures of your 6538 i too built a 6538 brevet crown sub............ I realize you are new, but please try to avoid re-quoting lengthy, picture-filled posts. There is no reason to force everyone to scroll half a page through a set of pics for a 2nd time. If you need something to reference, quote only the relevant text, or, if you need an image, just re-quote 1 pic. Thank you & welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I realize you are new, but please try to avoid re-quoting lengthy, picture-filled posts. There is no reason to force everyone to scroll half a page through a set of pics for a 2nd time. If you need something to reference, quote only the relevant text, or, if you need an image, just re-quote 1 pic. Thank you & welcome. Ok i dident intend to re-quote all pictures. in fact i was only intending to reply(my mistake) is there anyway of deleting/editing them? Thanks Edited January 17, 2010 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Remove the all of the links & all the text between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catboy Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 does anyone have any info on where i might find a brevet crown? i can't justify $800 but if there is a slightly more cost effective solution then Im all ears gorgeous watch by the way, really looking forward to getting my hands on my laterst acquisition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestal Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 congrats on a nice watch. as freddy said, i think a relume would cleary take the watch to a new level quick question re: the 8mm brevet big crown -- does davidsen offer these as spares? i didn't realize he had access to these. thanks in advance deltatahoe Yes, DSN sell 8mm brevet crown (with tube) as spares, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestal Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 hi there love your pictures of your 6538 i too built a 6538 brevet crown sub, yukiwatch suppied me all the parts new a very nice and helpful guy1 6538 case including brevet crown,rolex original dial(refinished with guilt printing)gold 6538 hands the finnish was so good i decided to get a real 1030 cal rolex movement,after being out bid on ebay,i ask yukiwatch if he knew were could i get a 1030 rolex movement i was amazed when he told me he had one so my watch was complete my bond strap too is from corvus! Thanks for your appreciations. I love the yuki 6538 set, but it is too much expensive for me. I would like to see best photos of your 6538, nevertheless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks for your appreciations. I love the yuki 6538 set, but it is too much expensive for me. I would like to see best photos of your 6538, nevertheless... Yes i think you did well with the ageing, i did this on a comex but i will not do this to the yuki set i would like to get a cheaper 6538 rep to age and use this for everyday use i will post best picture as soon as i get a good cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 does anyone have any info on where i might find a brevet crown? i can't justify $800 but if there is a slightly more cost effective solution then Im all ears gorgeous watch by the way, really looking forward to getting my hands on my laterst acquisition HI there yukiwatch.com has the brevet crown and tube 280usd these are made to fit on gen 6538 i purchase all my parts from yuki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestal Posted January 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 some other pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Ha! By the time Thunderball came around, Sean Connery was already wearing a hairpiece! That one pic of the dial from the side looks like a nice coat of matte varnish has been applied! Instant patina??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) Hello These are nice photos too you have a great bond watch there ,may i ask what camera you use? i have seen matt varnish used before on dials and hands but i would recommend a waterbased varnish only. i have toned down a dial by using rubbing compound or by rubbing the crystal with some fine wirewool this way you dont have to risk damage to your dial and if you dont like it polish it back up! Edited January 19, 2010 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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