jmb Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Time to "stick a fork" in this project. After a bit of brainstorming with Ubi (actually, he did most of the brainstorming) it was decided that an AP Royal Oak band would look pretty good. He took some measurements and I confirmed it was exactly the right size for this case so the band went in the mail. Milling the "slots" into the case went pretty uneventful but when I was drilling the case for the attachment pins my clamping fixture slipped on one hole and when I was drilling all the way through case and band (for alignment) on the other end the drill bit snapped! Not having any way to get this bit out the watch now has one band lug pin which is a broken drill bit and I have one "tab" which sits recessed from the surface and has a "munch mark" on it... But, this whole exercise was meant to be a learning experience and that it was! This project will probably stop at this point other than maybe trying to figure out how to graft in a Tudor clasp and finishing the "rough brushing" on the band. Here are a couple final pics: Thanks for all of the kind words and encouragement in the other two threads and tagging along with me on this odyssey! Here's hoping I remember mistakes and the next one will turn out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Nice end result there J! I really like the combo of the case style and the AP band. It's very unique looking! Definitely a worth while learning experience! I look forward to the next chapter in your case making adventures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 AP bracelet on TUDOR looks very good indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 The AP bracelet complements this case really well! Nice "one of a kind" protype Tudor jmb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 It was worth a shot! Figured that would be the easiest way to get a somewhat similar style band fitted for the time being... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Very Cool JMB. How many people out there can say they machined their own watch case? 1, and that's it! CONGRATS and great write-ups! Staying tuned for the next JMB Case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 That sure looks like an old Oysterquartz case and bracelet. Great job. too bad about the little "gotcha's". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Nice work J. Shame about the snafu. You may as well send that one to me. I can't imagine you wearing such trash..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 K, I'll see if I can find your address... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I can probably remember it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Very unfortunate Justin! But as you said, it was a learning experience. The greatest ideas / inventions mostly come from mistakes That case shape and the ROO bracelet are a very good match though. Thanks for keeping us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greystash Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 That's a work of Art jmb. Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Very cool result jmb. If you know any EDM guys you might be able to use a EDM micro drill to get that bit out if there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 It's like a Tudor-flavored cross between a VCO and a 222. Great result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sweet combo there, jmb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmarc Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 yOU ARE A TRUE ARTIST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Maybe not the result you'd hoped for, but the AP band really looks the business on the case Excellent work indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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