jmb Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I think there are some here that think I'm in a 34mm rut! I have came to appreciate the facts - 34mm watches are comfortable and don't present such a big target when in the shop working around somewhat nasty machinery... But, far be it for me to fall into a rut so here is my latest project. I had scarfed up three of these dials because of the coloring and the nice brownish patina in the center of the dial. I was really excited when they were received then I found that, at over 30mm, I had no cases they would fit into! Along came LHOOQ to the rescue with a Jumbo Tudor case that he figured he could live without - Thanks, M!! I took M's case, my gen dial, a rep band, and an NOS ETA 2846 movement and finally got caught up enough today to assemble it. I wasn't really wild about the crystal so just for grins I tried on the sapphire Tudor Prince Date Chrono crystal I had bought (and discovered was too big for a rep Daytona case) from Mr. Slimeball and to my surprise it fit like a glove!! But, this necessitated yet another bezel project. I found that the bezel was almost 1.5" diameter and the biggest 316 stock I had was 1 7/16" so I started with a 2" chunk of 303 Stainless and whittled one out this morning. I really would like to find a plexi crystal big enough but the sapphire will do for now. The only thing that looks way off is the too short Datejust hands so I will need to start searching for some longer hands, or maybe a set of longer Dauphine style hands. One last detail that was added (feeding my non-conformist side) is a "roulette" date wheel - I think they are way cool! Here is a shot comparing the 38mm "Jumbo" with the 34mm standard Prince Oysterdate: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Love the two-color date wheel J!!! That is a great looking project!!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialvat Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Looks great, funny thing is you started me off on 36mm watches so to me you ll always be Mr 36 Cheers for help you gave and the Royal oak I bought. To your health good sir ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Awesome build, J! The 38mm Jumbo is a great size. I think it will fit right in with the rest of your collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Nice job, Justin. That's a great looking dial. Look at the little bulge at the crown- that must be a trademark of LHOOQ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 M, yeah, I thought about taking a file to it but I got lazy! R, I now have a 31mm, 34mm, and 38mm Prince Oysterdate Franken Lite's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 A super tonneau Tudor!?!?!?! Who would have thunk it! Love the Jumbo Tudors! Now if you can only make a Jumbo Day-Date then we will be doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Chiman, I would love to but this was the only case M had and the person he got the case from had none left. Also, after some research it seems the 25-126 crystal is somewhat of a rarity so I may have to "live with" the sapphire crystal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Damn, that's big watch! I desperately wanted to turn that case into a 1019 Milgauss, but the dial would've slid right through the aperture. I can barely recognize it now that it's topped off with sapphire and a new bezel, but it's gorgeous. The flat sides go great with the flat crystal, and the Tudor bracelet completes the look. I hope you find a few more Jumbo cases out there, and give your gen dials new homes. M: What IS it with those crown-side bulges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 M, I don't have much hope finding any more cases as you apparently got the last one! I may just flog the other two dials and be done with it... But, I really do appreciate you parting with this case. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice. I like how 13 is in red. Ooooooooooooooo very Haloween Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ylfig Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 very nice, the perfect size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Great work thats a beauty , that red /black date is a bit special , I'd keep the sapphire it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 It looks fantastic, and the color of the dial is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 J, That watch is going to look ridiculously large on your arm. You better send it up to the hills of TN where I can dispose of that "Freaky Big" thing appropriately You my friend may as well open a Tudor Boutique down South. Love your creations.....your are the "Tudornator" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I'm glad everybody likes it. K, even though it seems "huge" on my wrist I'm going to try to adjust to it , but thanks for the offer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 That's a great looking watch J, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks JoJo, a compliment from you is always welcome! After conferring with LH, and looking at gen pics, there will be rev. 2 of this with the longer hands, a 25-124 crystal, and a much larger bezel which actually hides the end-link to case interface and the "bulge". If this cyclops is in the wrong spot on the 25-124 I'll just grind it off and if it is a "flat" crystal I'll epoxy on a glass magnifier. Feedback from Gary is that he does not carry the 25-126 crystal and he knows of no one who does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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