burnz Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 after waiting several months for DW to refine and finalise his Tudor 7032, not to mention months sourcing for some rare gen parts, i finally got the 7032 build completed. big thanks to Spinmaster for his outstanding work, considering that a fair bit of modding work is required to fit some of the gen parts. anyway, here's the lowdown of what went in: - DW 7032 caseset, dial & hands - dial and hands lightly aged by Spin - Valjoux 7734 movement with correct 45-minute chrono counter and black datewheel color font for all dates - gen T128 cyclope tropic crystal - gen 24-703 crown and tube (somewhat correct as RSC typically replaces the original 24-700 crown with the 703 if servicing/repair is required; but i currently have a gen 24-700 crown and marsupilami tube en route) - gen 7836 folded link bracelet (still looking for 380 endlinks for it) so i think it's about 95% done. only left to fit in the original 24-700 twinlock crown, 380 endlinks and a set of gen springbars. then it'll be complete not to blatantly advertise Spin's services, but if you want to build this bad boy, Spin's your man! don't wanna steal the thunder from this beauty, so i'll leave my Tudor Heritage Chrono out of this pictorial till a later time. so enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Nice built burnz! For your current endlinks on your 7836, what endlinks do you have on there? 358s? 1970s [380] endlinks are one piece endlink with no centre holes, so you will need a proficient guy to install the 380s on your 7836s. Excellent condition 380s will sit slightly more flushed to the case, but from your pics, your current endlinks look just fine! Got a pair of not so good condition 7836 with 380s and the endlinks will not sit so flushed to the case. Always love the MC, and this is a beauty I must say - recessed 2-registers is what I was hoping to see on the revised dials. Great work done by Spin!! Gotta call him when I fly back into the Lion city. I will help you hunt down a pair of gen 380s, to make this more complete. Email me alright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Congratulations, it's a real beauty! And well done for having the patience to see this long-term project to its end. I'm wondering how you decide between wearing this or the Heritage Chrono? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) thanks PreV! i didn't know about the lack of pinholes on the 380 ELs (learn something new everyday!). currently i have 358 ELs on mine and like u said, the fit is not too shabby and quite flush to the case. the DW 7032 dial actually has recessed subdials, and the recessed ring on the outer edge of the subdials are quite obvious under certain lighting angle. although i believe the gen 7032 dial has a sloping bevel on the 3 o'clock minute counter subdial, similar to my Heritage Chrono (see pic below). so unfortunately the DW dial still does not have this sloping bevel, although i must add that the DW dial is very well done as a whole and the texture of the dial surface is very gen-like. see sloping bevel in the 3'clock subdial on my heritage chrono: Edited September 26, 2010 by burnz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinMaster Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Omfg... just look at it on the bracelet... NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teiki75 Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I can't wait for mine too Stunning piece you have here Burnz and very good job from Spin, as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Simply stunning! Kudos to spin for an awesome job carried out on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Omfg... just look at it on the bracelet... NICE!!! Does Spin start 7032 project like the Dw6263?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Does Spin start 7032 project like the Dw6263?? let's just say, mine's the first 7032 out of the Spinmaster factory, and certainly not the last. there are already some eager beavers who are waiting for theirs to roll out from the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Spin you have PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Spin does a nice job. The watch looks great. This may have put me over the edge. I have a Valjoux 7734 waiting in the closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parryl Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Spin does a nice job. The watch looks great. This may have put me over the edge. I have a Valjoux 7734 waiting in the closet. if you look to sell your movement , pls let me know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siesta181 Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I believe that mine's gonna take the honour of being the 2nd to roll out from Spin's factory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ispytonyv Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 let's just say, mine's the first 7032 out of the Spinmaster factory, and certainly not the last. there are already some eager beavers who are waiting for theirs to roll out from the factory Would you mind sharing what this build set you back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted September 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Would you mind sharing what this build set you back? estimated cost including gen parts and labour cost is about US$1700. i should prob add that i managed to source for the movement and gen crystal at very good prices, though the gen bracelet didn't come cheap. so your mileage may vary, also depending on how whether you want to go the gen route on certain parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 The tropic alone is not cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinMaster Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I should have yours out by next week... I believe that mine's gonna take the honour of being the 2nd to roll out from Spin's factory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I should have yours out by next week... I just hope I ain't last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinMaster Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Don't worry, yours will be either 3rd or 4th... I just hope I ain't last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 WOW Gorgeous! This is definitely one I would love to build. Not sure I am at that level yet though Gotta work up to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Marvelous Burnz, congrats to you and Spin for some fine work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Very nice! Wear this beauty well! I am between getting this or a 6265...My heart balances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Nice, looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 great. I think I should finish mine now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuan Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 Just beautiful burnz! @coolfire & siesta: hey, wait for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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