D series love

[JoJo35]

Been tinkering around with one of my daily beaters, and finally got it to the point where I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear it.

What started out as a WM9 TT has evolved very nicely. With the skilled help of my good friend RG, the watch now has a newly serviced swiss 2836-2 that came out of one of my early purchases. I can't remember exactly which watch the movement came out of, but I do know that it was from an old school MBW that I had modded a long time ago with a 1570 motor.

Other than the swiss movement, the watch has a gen 18k bezel, a gen 18k crown and tube, a gen retainer ring, gen crystal gasket, a gen crystal, and a gen D series "flat 4 and open 5" superluminova insert that matches perfectly with the gen D series gilt dial (oval O, five tics, etc).

Here's a few quick pics, enjoy:

[freddy333]

[www_watch]

That dial is a stunner.

Did you polish the rehaut?

If anything... then that would look a bit too shiny for my taste.

[JoJo35]

Thanks Freddy!

I know it's not like one of your 6542's, but building this one was a hell of a lot easier than trying to find a set of GMT gears for my 1030!

[vlydog]

Stunning B!

Gold doesn't suit my fancy but this one turned out great.

Wear it in good health.

[Dizzy]

WOW thats a nice dial... stock WM9? I didnt see you as a modern Rolex wearing kinda guy after seeing all your vintage builds, but this is a beautiful watch and its also on my list of projects.

I see you went with the 18kt tube.. VERY nice touch, but watch out for those soft threads!

[dluddy]

[panerai153]

Man that is one sweet watch. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

[Dizzy]

Sorry I just saw that its a gen dial!!!! very nice!!!

I knew it looked too good for a rep dial

awesome!

[alligoat]

Beautiful JoJo! Another fine example of franken building. Enjoy.

[JoJo35]

Thanks guys! I've also got a franken WM9 16610 in the works, and hopefully I'll have that put together within the next couple weeks

JJ

[Gabus]

Looks great, another great piece. Wear it well.