Thank you one and all for the kind words. I am rather conceited, so it feeds my ego quite nicely!    Something I neglected to post yesterday, and wanted to point out in regards to using a water-slide decal for the dial.  From Stephano 's blogspot: Stephano Mazzariol  This method used by Rolex 55 years ago is very similar to using the water slide decal.  Though I decided against using the tampon...   At the local hobby shop I bought the EXPERTS-CHOICE™ Decal Number 121 Clear for I