flavor flav Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 in case you missed my earlier post about this project here's the idea. i had a really nice constallation solid gold TT case set so i decided to get a 2892 skeleton movement and build a custom watch. here's the goods whe movement.....swiss 2892 skeleton here is the results of the project well.......it was a much harder project than i expected.....i had to transplant a taller cannon pinion, shorten the stem, cut a movement spacer, shorten the hands base. reset the keyless works, make longer movement clamps, but it's done! super smooth seconds sweep like a gen rolex... ETA swiss 2892 skeleton movement. looks even better in person! not really a rep anymore! now a one off custom watch what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I think it's awsome! Looks georgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlaletom Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I say wow. the case gold bezel go perfectly with the skeleton color, dunno if it's lightning but it seams the movement is gold too. Not always a big fan of skeletonize watch, but this one is quite nice, and very original based on a more sportive design, than the usual dressy watch on aligator straps ... nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdo2milger Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Very nice! and an interesting look It must be hard to tell the time though...because the hands are the same color as the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitmic Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Very cool project. Any chance you can find an exhibition case back? Either way,,,looks great. It is true that some skeletons are more difficult to tell what time it is, but this just means you get to look at your watch longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 It looks great. I had seen the movement offered and was wonderig what to do with it. Great idea. Wear that one proudly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 It's gorgeous! Very well done, and very unique! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Man, that's an amazing work and watch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Oh wow -- nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Oh wow -- nicely done! VERY well done...are those movements readily available? I'm picturing it in a rhodium plated Jules Audemars case w/ blued leaf lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 tourbillon1801 has these movements for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 you must get a lot of looks/compliments with that sucker looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 Top notch. You're a better man than I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosanim Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Sweet! Very nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 i'm glad everyone likes it i had a few issues and i have to send this one out for a full service. i had an issue with the hour wheel not being held in. usually the dial holds it in but there is none! i got it worked out with a trimmed keyless cover from another 2892 i had. i pressed the seconds hand on too hard and the main shaft is too tight now and needs to be fixed. i'll have a full service done while i'm at it. this one's a keeper anyone good for the full service in cleveland or close by? in USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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