anics Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hi guys So a few weeks ago I asked Francisco to install the new Hublot Date Wheel into my old SS BB, along with moding the rotor and fixing a broken chronograph. He did a great job and I am over the moon. I should also mention that whilst moding the rotor we noticed that it was one of the printed rotors with the bold font. To cut a long story short Francisco made some decals up and replaced the "H" stamp on the bridge as well as the text on the rotor... Have a look at the pics of the new date wheel and decals! New date wheel installed from 2 Geeks... Rotor moded. Regulator fitted etc... That is not an engraved rotor. That is a decal! Like I said, I'm over the moon. So much so that I'll be getting the same done to my Ice bang. Thanks for looking A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ubiquitous Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Congratulations anics! Really nice looking piece. Im expecting a Francisco modded HBB in sometime soon so your post will keep me going until its here Just one thing I noticed: In your first photo (the head on of the dial)....the right hand screw on the "lug" (I think they are the screws that hold the strap).....well the right hand one looks sunken in more than the others......(just an observation)...... Have you got yourself a TX crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt666tm Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 You definetly need a TX crystal to finish that off question; did he replace the entire rotor or just the text? I see that the rotor lock nut is properly rotated and countersunk... something not possible when doing the mod on a standard V1 rotor. Or is he now machining the rotor to do a proper mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 OSRep - sharp eyes, it was sunk, indeed (it was actually threaded) It has since been replaced (got the part from Mary @ watchinternational) - good spot though... Re the rotor - same rotor as it came with, I believe he is machining them now:) TX crystal? Really? I'm thinking about it but I have to say that the out of all the gen's I've handled I never noticed the raised crystal? But, maybe I'll have a look around and a re-think... Thanks guys A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 mt666tm... just saw your post re TX vs 2 Geek crystals, so pls ignor previous question... A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 OSRep - sharp eyes, it was sunk, indeed (it was actually threaded) It has since been replaced (got the part from Mary @ watchinternational) - good spot though... Awesome!! Enjoy your beautiful Big Bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anics Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 No more TX crystals... No fair... A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt666tm Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 ya, he is machining them, I asked him I was thinking of doing this too and I just got another rotor to test it out on. I will use a dremel though so lets hope I have a steady hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 I'm thinking about it but I have to say that the out of all the gen's I've handled I never noticed the raised crystal? I was looking at a few Big Bangs today......and they didnt look as raised as I expected them to be... Maybe its just the close ups of the photos that show the difference between the TX and 2geek/factory crystal. Photos of the gens that TX posted all seem to be raised..... No more TX crystals... No fair... A Yeah he sold out quick! I actually decided to go for it when he had only 7 left (and that was on Monday).......Whenever I take my time to decide on going for something and I miss out on it, then I tell myself "you snooze, you lose" ya, he is machining them, I asked him I was thinking of doing this too and I just got another rotor to test it out on. I will use a dremel though so lets hope I have a steady hand... What are you guys talking about here? Machining the rotor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt666tm Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 He countersinks the area where the locknut goes so that it can be properly turned and locked... the easy way is to just glue it in place, but then if yo ulook at it you can see that it's not properly locked. It's just one more step closer to perfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 He countersinks the area where the locknut goes so that it can be properly turned and locked... the easy way is to just glue it in place, but then if yo ulook at it you can see that it's not properly locked. It's just one more step closer to perfection yes, I am machining now the rotor, as the gen. However, glued bolts are very difficult to spot.... only rep geeks can identify them, if they are trained... regards, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 yes, I am machining now the rotor, as the gen. regards, Francisco Is this a one off? Or are you going to sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Is this a one off? Or are you going to sell them? I have modded dozens of HBB.... regards, Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I have modded dozens of HBB.... regards, Francisco Yup I know, I have one that you have modded I just didnt understand this "machining" of the rotor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francisco Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Yup I know, I have one that you have modded I just didnt understand this "machining" of the rotor? the machining consists of making a circular gap in the rotor, then the bolt can rotate a bit under the bearing. This is difficult to explain. You can have a look to this tuto where it is shown how a tool is employed to rotate the bolt under the bearing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted June 2, 2010 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 Aaaaaaaaaaaah yes, I have read that tutorial, brilliant work (you have done this work on the HBB I have)......Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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