pbdad Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 Hey guys, I was intrigued by custom Rolex houses, like Project X and Pro-hunter, so I set forth a couple of months ago to do my own interpretation of a custom DSSD, code named --The Baron. It was well received by many, so I decided to do a limited series run of 10 pieces. The Baron features: -Swiss ETA movement -CG removed and sides brushed -Crown and bezel sandblasted and DLC'd by Avitt -Custom enameled seconds hand in Victory Blue -Matching Victory Blue pearl -Matte Dial -Relumed in GX9 -Double AR'd crystal -Custom dyed chocolate Zulu strap -Engraved serialized caseback -Custom Donerix Brazilian hardwood serialized box Overall, it was quite a fun project! May not be for some, but it was a great exercise in creativity and design for me. I thought I'd share some pics of 001/010 that the owner (Buddydog) shot they day he received his (sorry for lifted your pics, but yours are way better than mine). The last 2 pics are from a new project I'm launching shortly. A Vintage DSSD called the ABYSS.
Member X Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 Nice Have you got a ballpark figure for the new one?
ubiquitous Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 Very nice! After seeing your project, I do think I prefer the look of the DSSD without the CGs as you've demonstrated here. Well done...
lhooq Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 I wonder if anyone's ever banged the side of their watch and thought, "Phew, good thing the crown guards were there to take the blow!"? Great designs (and one hell of a box)! I love that Abyssmal domed crystal!
redwatch Posted April 30, 2010 Report Posted April 30, 2010 Wow! I love it! I especially like what you did to the Abyss! I really like the aged ceramic and the brevet crown really looks great on this beast! Please keep us posted on that one! Are the 10 Baron's all sold now?
pbdad Posted April 30, 2010 Author Report Posted April 30, 2010 Thank you,gentlemen! Yes, all 10 are sold, but I do custom work for members. PM for details. Here's a pic of a recently completed DSSD that I sandblasted the case, did a yellow pearl and seconds hand and DLC'd the bezel and bracelet. A started a new thread for the Abyss for those interested.
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