jmb Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I had thought about doing this for a while but TeeJay put me over the edge. I had a new no-date dial I had received that was missing an hour marker and a couple LV dials I figured I'd never use so I had my ingredients. It was an easy project and I think it'll be perfect once I find some "Maxi Hands" for a21j. First I popped out all of the markers from the no-date dial. I then popped all of the markers out of one LV dial and one 9:00 marker from a second. It's then simply a matter of inserting the "new" markers into their respective holes, flipping over, and putting a dot of epoxy (or other adhesive) on each exposed "post". Let dry and reassemble. I really had intended to file the CGs this time but I was so intent on getting a look at the dial I forgot! Next time, right? Here's what it looks like - just imagine it with the correct hands: As you can see this piece is picking up numerous nicks and scratches as I wear it often, usually in a harsh environment! But, this is what a "tool watch" is for, right? Gimme an amen, brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Neat home brewed project, jmb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Always glad to be of inspiration If only I could get my projects completed as quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Interesting, JB! I can't decide if I like modern maxi-dials or not! I still don't know what to do with this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 If you could get some "fat hands" from somewhere, it would make the project. Personally i prefer the older 5513 maxi dials with the big dots but no surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Yeah, I need the fat hands to make it complete but coming up with hands for a21j movements is somewhat, shall we say, challenging.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Yeah, I need the fat hands to make it complete but coming up with hands for a21j movements is somewhat, shall we say, challenging.... Ahem... PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Interesting, JB! I can't decide if I like modern maxi-dials or not! I still don't know what to do with this one! Personally, I like Maxi-dials simply as it means more visibility That said, I do prefer the old-style dial of a 1680, compared to the modern Maxi-dial, simply because I prefer the 'surround-less' look As for what do to with that one... Only one answer... Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I might have a set of maxi hands, but they are for an ETA 2836-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'll have to come up with a set for an a21j DSSD... :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I also have an ETA 2836-2 (may be a clone) but the hands fit on it. It has a date wheel, but it's the wrong one for a sub - may be perfect for a no-date sub. Let me know if you need it. I won't be needing it for anything at the moment. Maybe we can trade for a hand presser set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 That sounds interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luso Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I am looking for a dial for a no date sub, just like this, with aplied indexes. Can anyone tell me where I may find one? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Luso, PM sent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Gimme an amen, brother! Amen my friend! One donation movement for the jmb project coming up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I will now have TWO watches I'll never sell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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