Dizzy Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Well the dial finally showed up in the mail today... The last piece of the puzzle. The most beautiful watch I have ever owned, and I built it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concepta Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Looks great D! Wear it with pride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you!! This is very exciting... its been in the works for so many years and tonight, its FINALLY on my wrist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Always awesome to see a member on here with his very own built, build! I wish I had a quarter of your skills.... Wear her in great health! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Specs: DW6263 case Clarkes t-21 crystal Ofrei pushers Gen 703 triplock crown V23 movement New DW black dial Gen Rolex rivet bracelet with springs I got the V23 cheap.. needs service, but it seems to keep ok time for now. The hands needed a little work to make them fit right but it all turned out perfect in the end. dizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Looking good, Dizz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Great job Dizz! Nuthin' like wearing something built by your own hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Congrats Dizzy! It's a stunner! I love the personal touch of the Rolex sticker on the case back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Looks so .... gen. Great work. Love the sticker on the back, makes it look even more gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Fantastic work, Dizzy! Congrats, and wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Love the watch. That's next on my watch list, Drool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Gen Rolex rivet bracelet with springs By the way, your 7205 is in amazing shape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Looking gen to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Fantastic build! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks guys!! I want to replace the domed clarkes T-21... too much distortion around the edge as you can see in the 3rd pic. If anyone has a beveled edge T-21 laying around I would be interested in buying it from you if the price is right. Either gen or good aftermarket but better than this domed crystal. Its the only thing I want to change. dizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Either gen or good aftermarket but better than this domed crystal. Ahem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Cool thank you for the link! Thats some good info there. As for the bracelet. Its a 7205 stetchy rivet with 57 end links. I got it about a year ago before the prices of vintage parts skyrocketed again. I might swap it out for a 7835 folded link bracelet. Not sure yet. dizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 IMO...keep the rivet...the bracelet adds so much character to the watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Great job, Dizz! I don't know if this is your very first franken build but if it is you may very well never buy another "pure" rep. It is so much more satisfying to the soul to build 'em yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Great watch. Well done. Wish I had the skills. One day maybe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Great job, Dizz! I don't know if this is your very first franken build but if it is you may very well never buy another "pure" rep. It is so much more satisfying to the soul to build 'em yourself! Thanks bro! Yes i know what you mean.. I have been slowly selling off anything non vintage, and putting the money into gen parts for a small group of "keeper" watches.... Bracelets and dials mostly are my new "must have" gen parts.. except for the 6263. The DW dial will have to make do. I figured that instead of having 10 random watches, I would rather have 3 or 4 almost perfect vintages. Dizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Baron Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Looks great - congrats on the build. Love the movement you put in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Great job D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Fantastic. Rivet bracelets look SO GOOD on these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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