The wait has been sooooo worth it!

[projectologist]

I just received the tracking # for my 3646 Cali being shipped from Erfurt. I got my name on the list for one of VDB's project case sets as soon as they were announced at the end of last year.

Last week I shipped the movement and Cali dial off to Germany for the transplant and hands upgrade. Absolutely 1:1 inside and out (yes I know that T's minute hand is a smidge too long for the Cali version 3646... but I think I'll be able to live with that). Per gen the case back and bezel screw into the movement/coupling ring.

Guess you could say I'm more than excited

And here are some teaser pics I found in my PM box while on my lunch break today. More pics once it arrives.

[PeteM]

That looks sweet cant wait to see your pics with strap.

Really liking that cali vintage look - just lovely. Just a shame in a way its a closed CB!! But thats awesome in itself!!

Congrats mate can feel your excitement very envious!!

[dluddy]

Really looking forward to seeing it Robert - I share your excitement

[bwhitesox]

Any straight on shots?

[hiker01]

You beat me to the 3646 project.....Congrats! I'll be working on mine soon!

[projectologist]

Any straight on shots?

Just this shot of the dial (with gold RR track) and hands just before shipping it off (the old hands still attached). Also, one final pic VDB sent, a little closer to straight-on.

Watch was shipped from Germany today... should arrive Friday and can post pics Sat.

Here's the old case set I replaced (Type G Cali case with a Type F bezel and plexi)

[earlgrey-erfurt]

Didn t shot a front job cause

1. watchhead lonely didn't want to stay alone without wobbling and fall on one side

and

2. the more important one

FEDEX want to catch up the parcel earlier....

so only some quick shots to please a customer

mea culpa

Helmut

[Watchmeister]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Congrats in advance on what I know will be a beautiful project.

[mellons]

impressive! what are specs?

[projectologist]

Arrived today! Here's a quick phone pic taken just minutes after opening the package. Love the correct hands upgrade too. Will sew a strap on this weekend.

[Eton]

WOW!!! Congrats

[Watchmeister]

[Member X]

Nice

[Dani]

sweeet looking vintage

[fishgodeep]

Looks very special ....need to keep checking back for more photos

Cheers

FGD

[projectologist]

Finally on a strap... sewed it on yesterday. My first attempt at strapmaking.

FGD, recognize the buckle?