grifter Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hello all, thought I'd post here what I've been up to.. My first attempt at a watch mod/build. Bought the new 1655 from Joshua. Took it apart and started ordering parts. First thing I did was swap the crystal with a gen 116 Then I got a new dial and aged (baked) the hands. I aged the bracelet and clasp. I installed a new tube and crown. Then I put her all together. I was happy but I noticed the case was a different shape from the gen photos I used for inspiration. I shaped the case so the sides dissapear into the 4, 8, 16, and 20. mine gen While taking out the movement to reshape the case, I must have gotten some silicone grease on my glove... I took some of the lettering off the dial. Then I broke the stick seconds hand.. then I broke the keyless works... then I snapped the tube... LMAO I'm doing more harm than good so now I've handed this off to a pro to finish. I will post pics once I get her back. Lots of valuable lessons were learned on this project. I will continue to try builds, way too much fun! Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lots of valuable lessons were learned on this project. I will continue to try builds, way too much fun! Thanks for looking. I like where you were headed & look forward to seeing pics of the completed watch (when you receive it back). It is always best to practice on junk before turning your sights on a new/coveted piece. But, as you say, this is how all of us learn. Keep up the great work. p.s. It is best to place hands on aluminum foil & locate the foil in the center of your oven. This tends to disperse the heat & reduce the likelihood of burning the hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted October 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 I like where you were headed & look forward to seeing pics of the completed watch (when you receive it back). It is always best to practice on junk before turning your sights on a new/coveted piece. But, as you say, this is how all of us learn. Keep up the great work. p.s. It is best to place hands on aluminum foil & locate the foil in the center of your oven. This tends to disperse the heat & reduce the likelihood of burning the hands. Nice, great advice! I will do this in the future! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 im not normally a fan of the 1655, but this looks really nice maybe its the process of building that i like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furu Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Nice, learning by doing is the best way to learn. And with so delicate things it will take a few broken (watch!) hands... Looking forward to your next experiment, I really like illustrated modding threads, not just the final result! The gen crystal made a big difference! /Furu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 No better way to learn than to just jump in head first and get your hands dirty! Well done! I think you should keep going on this one instead of handing it over to someone else to finish. Cause when it is completed, you'll have a whole lot more satisfaction and pride in the work done which will be evident everytime you look down at your wrist! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 And you were doing so well, practice practice practice, but well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Nice on re-shaping the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 19, 2010 Report Share Posted October 19, 2010 Very nice work As mentioned above, you'll feel so much more satisfaction if you complete the project and fix the issues yourself, rather than sending it out to someone else There's nothing in this hobby as satisfying as being able to look down at your wrist, and think "I built that!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks all! I've already shipped it over to a pro. He's a great modder and someone I really look up to as far as ability and his builds. This being my first mod/build, I feel I went a little over my head. Now I'm learning all I can about movements and taking them apart and putting them back together. I'm also starting to source and research parts for another couple of builds! LOL what can I say? I'm addicted! I'll post a project log once I begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 I took some of the lettering off the dial. Then I broke the stick seconds hand.. then I broke the keyless works... then I snapped the tube... LMAO I'm doing more harm than good.... HA HA HA Thats awesome! Trust me bro thats how I learned too. We've all been there. And yes I agree, nice work on the case shaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Well done Grifter! Keep us posted on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Wow...you went full hog. That's the first I've heard of the case shaping at the corners...interesting. You're doing great...great in that you are having fun, and will have a product you will be proud of. Good stuff!! We look forward to the final result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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