cougaree Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I started my Breitling collection with a gen Breitling Colt Auto with blue dial. I didn't like it too much largely because of its size. Then, I joint our forum. Soon later, I bought a blue dial SOSF from another member in the south. This is what it looked like then: inside of this watch, I found a rep Omega movement! I then installed a gen Pro I bracelet and gen ETA 2824-2 movement, dw and rotor (from a rare opportunity) on it and took it for a "swim" in Florida swamp (well, involuntary... the kayak flipped). WR worked great. I enjoyed it for almost a year before I sent it out for further modifications. A new gen black dial (bought it from another rare opportunity and I don't know how to source another) was installed. The pearl got relumed. This is the result: Edited September 19, 2010 by cougaree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I told myself I would never own a chronograph mechanical watch because of the high maintenance cost. But... it didn't take me long to change my mind. They are just too nice. My second Breitling was a black dial v2 BCE with corrected dw. It's from a member in Europe. I had it for three days before I attempted to remove the bezel. This is what it looked like then. I had a gen dial installed and hand lumed. This is what it looks like now. That is what gen dial and bezel, hands relumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Now that is one gorgeous fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Thanks! I never thought I would end up with the gen dial, but then it showed up for sale. I would enjoy my watch regardless if the dial is gen (true story but the gen dial did make it look nicer). I guess that's what making our hobby fun because our reps can always get improved over time, so the ownership becomes a long term experience... Hmm... do I sound like a marriage counselor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 There are three more watches in the works. Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmarin.72 Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I enjoyed it for almost a year before I sent it out for further modifications. A new gen black dial (bought it from another rare opportunity and I don't know how to source another) was installed. The pearl got relumed. This is the result: I love this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 nice pics, thank you for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice Frankens - gotta love the Gen Dials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks guys! Can't wait to show you my other ones currently in the works... I will post some pics in about a month or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 excellent, W!... nice work... was the datewheel rep or gen? R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi R! On the SOSF, the dw is gen from a Colt. On the BCE, I think the dw is a Lello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice conversions there cougaree! That SOSF is stunning! I've got a custom Breitling project in the works myself. I'm sure no one can guess what it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I've got a custom Breitling project in the works myself. I'm sure no one can guess what it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 Nice conversions there cougaree! That SOSF is stunning! I've got a custom Breitling project in the works myself. I'm sure no one can guess what it is.... Because you said no one could guess what that is... My guess is it's one of those vintage Breitling chronos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 That would be cool but no. A little more obvious than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Those gen dials sure make a difference,very nice, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Wow... To both of those beauties! VERY well done! Amazing how the dials just take those watches to a completely different aesthetic level... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero_G Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Very nice dude! I am a Breitling fan myself, I have a gen Emergency and LOVE IT! I had been looking at the SO and now may need to get one! Thanks! Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 shoooot W! those look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted September 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Thanks K! I have two coming on my way. Can't wait to show them off... you'll see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 OK, folks! Here are two more watches! Before After (taken tonight under pretty poor lighting) - gen bezel and dial, gen dw, 18k gold plated bezel tabs, lume job, movement regulation! _______________________________________________________________________________ Before After - Dial dot fix, relume, date window cleaning, gen Swiss Hamilton 2824-2 movement install. Now one more watch project pending... can't wait to show you. It won't be for a while though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 jeez man - you are the franken king! congrats on all of the success you've had so far! All great watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks man! Here are two new pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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