txcollector Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 With the help of BK and getting parts from other places I'm working on this one. I must say I wasn't too impressed when I started but now it's growing on me. The crystal BK provided is simply awesome. I tried to get a more gen like color/effect on the bezel markings with an enamel combination of aluminum and gray. The color looks spot on. I'm waiting for my ETA 2836-2 to replace the dial and to apply BK's DW overlay. The only complaint I have about it is the weight. It tires my wrist if I wear it all day long.
maxman Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 Nice job,when you're done It will be dam close to the gen
krpster Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 Looks great TXC. Love the pics too...very catalog like
coolfire Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 Awesome project you've got there, mate!
Zackb911 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 What version was it to start with? I thought on the current noob ones the only real thing BK changes is the DW overlay, other than that he just does minor inspection and QC things?
www_watch Posted January 2, 2011 Report Posted January 2, 2011 Don't want to spoil the party.... Yes, the pics are set up nice, but I find it nearly impossible to say anything outstanding about the quality of the watch from these pictures. Actually the bezel insert looks like it doesn't fit at all. I have seen nicer pearls as well.
txcollector Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Posted January 2, 2011 Don't want to spoil the party.... Yes, the pics are set up nice, but I find it nearly impossible to say anything outstanding about the quality of the watch from these pictures. Actually the bezel insert looks like it doesn't fit at all. I have seen nicer pearls as well. Not a spoil at all. As I said, this is work in progress. You're right, I probably need to reset the insert. Is there a better one available and what type of glue do you guys recommend? I started with a low end older model and I started changing parts. BK was kind enough to find me a few but I'm still working on this one.
txcollector Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Posted January 2, 2011 What version was it to start with? I thought on the current noob ones the only real thing BK changes is the DW overlay, other than that he just does minor inspection and QC things? I believe that is true but I usually have to work on my watches to like them better. To buy the final thing it's just too easy
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