chiman12 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Posted July 31, 2010 I've been focused on too many Rolex projects and haven't given any dedicated time to any other brands...so... Introducting my franken baby PloProf!!! I manage to find a NOS Omega case and hands. I had trouble sourcing the original dial and decided to purchase the replacement dial from CousinsUK. All in all...I think it turned out pretty good! I really like the unidirectional bezel and the way it was machined...very substantial!!!! With the construction, I'm actually surprised that this watch wasn't rated for more than 120m. Next is the shot of the CG's with the screw down crown. Omega must have taken some time to sculpt these CG's! A shot of the case back...the protective layer hasn't even been removed yet. So why is it a franken???? Well...the original was suppose to come with an Omega 1010...I used a 1012...thus I have to call it a franken!!! Now...if I can only find the integrated bracelet, then I can all this project done! Thanks for looking!
eunomians Posted August 1, 2010 Report Posted August 1, 2010 Good lookin project! I've seen those cases+bracelets turn up on EBay every now and then. Cheers
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 1, 2010 Report Posted August 1, 2010 hell thats NOT bad at all! its good to take an occasional step back from Rollies and enjoy a good looking Omega, they make great stuff too!
eunomians Posted August 1, 2010 Report Posted August 1, 2010 Good lookin project! I've seen those cases+bracelets turn up on EBay every now and then. Cheers
krpster Posted August 1, 2010 Report Posted August 1, 2010 Cool project. Looks really good. Agree with your comment about the CG...very sexy!
StormTooper4 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Posted August 2, 2010 Way cool, almost prefer it. Love those hands
By-Tor Posted August 4, 2010 Report Posted August 4, 2010 That's awesome. This kind of member projects make RWG the most interesting watch forum.
lhooq Posted August 4, 2010 Report Posted August 4, 2010 Beautiful, C! The first of many Omega projects we see from you, I hope!
maxman Posted August 7, 2010 Report Posted August 7, 2010 That came out really nice,thanks for sharing
ubiquitous Posted September 23, 2010 Report Posted September 23, 2010 I keep coming back to look at this one... The more I see it, the more I love it!
ciccio Posted September 29, 2010 Report Posted September 29, 2010 Really very nice !!!! I want one of it !!!!!!
chiman12 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Report Posted September 29, 2010 Completely forgot about this! I manage to find a bracelet that was similar to the original... You'll notice a small gap in the end -link. But the bracelet is substantial also! Built like a brick house. So I asked my watch smith if he can order the original bracelet...
lhooq Posted September 30, 2010 Report Posted September 30, 2010 That's one big baby! It's going to be spectacular once you get the right bracelet on it.
chiman12 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Posted November 28, 2010 FINALLY!!! My integrated bracelet came in and the baby plop is complete! It is definitely in my top 5!!! ...and a parting wrist shot... Cheers everyone!
lhooq Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 You've come a long way, Baby PloProf! Superb!
mwa Posted November 28, 2010 Report Posted November 28, 2010 Awwwww thats so cute!!! How much did you set you back building this?!
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