jmb Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 A while back I posted about the $85 DRSD I picked up and since then I have made little incremental upgrades and fixes. I think I have it just about where I like it. I started off by changing the "late model" style pearl with the acrylic pearl from Clarks, I then enlarged the lug holes and fitted the correct spring bars. The crystal that came on it was too flat and the transition between face and sides too abrupt so I changed it out with an aftermarket T-19 from wholesaleoutlet990. I recently let Hike talk me into putting on one of the riveted bands I have and I think he was right, it looks right at home. So here's the breakdown: Watch - $85 2 Spring bars - $4 Pearl/shipped - $17.50 T-19 Crystal/shipped - $14.90 Riveted Vintage Band - $50 Total cost - $171.40 I suppose that it might be "more correct" with a "Super Dome" crystal (which I have) but I like the looks of the T-19 better. Here's how it turned out. Shots taken against a split pecan log background for Lani's viewing pleasure! Crystal profile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1watching2 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I like it. It looks great. where did you find the watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Unapproved dealer, PM sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Nice job. What jumps out at me is the case back is way too shiny for a 30 year old watch. It needs some very fine sandpaper or steel wool, or whatever else you have laying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Highly doubt for the budget you can do any better. Concrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Great job! Age that insert nicely and you'll have a great budget watch! The CG's might need a go at it but otherwise, congratulations! BTW, who is that unapproved dealer of yours, since it kinda looks great! You haven't touch the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 JMB you're great at finding the diamonds in the rough, that looks like a GREAT beater at a great price. Id personally work those crown guards a bit more. excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Yeah, I thought about the CGs after I got it back together and was too lazy to de-case it again! Someday when I get bored I need to do that. The case and dial are as received except for re-drilling the lug holes. I got the watch from trevorwatch.info. I suppose the admins can censor out the url if I'm violating anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 That's cool you could put a T-19 on there, you need to shoot a side pic to let us see what it looks like. It's cool that the pearl mod worked out- looks great. What about the HE valve, does it work? And yes, you need to do the cg's. Good job! You can't beat these budget subs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Great Job, Pardner!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Im waiting to see what happens with this one http://www.puretimewatch.com/index.php?productID=2148 hopefully it's offered in a GreatWhite dial and is available soon, otherwise I might start an expensive MBK project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Crystal profile added to OP... Highoe, I've seen that and think it's really nice. I have some possible dial projects I'm thinking of tackling. I bought a high res thermal transfer printer that can print opaque white and I have some hair-brained schemes floating around inside my skull!! kbh, I've seen people who abbuse the hell out of backs and have never figured out how a REAL watch would get that beat up on the backside if it's worn! I may put a ding or two in it... Thanks Hike, I'm glad you "talked" me into putting on the riveted band... Mr. Goat, this version has a working He valve. At least I assume it will work as it's constructed correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Thanks for the side shot, JB. The later GWSD's had a crystal with a lower profile, and of course not all DRSD's have the high dome. Sometimes a high dome can be a liability- I know, I smacked my rep 1680 w/ a gen T-127 on a concrete bench at the rifle range a few months ago- put a big gouge on the cyclops and another one across the body of the crystal- still got some more polishing to do on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted January 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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