coolfire Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 Damn, projects like these make me Sweet, sweet stuff!
Cats Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 I just realized that there is still a lot of work to be done on mine. Great watch Ronin :thumbsupsmileyanim: Carpe Diem Cats
yachtmaster Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 wow that my friend looks AMAZING! Thank you for the special thanks i appreciate it! I really miss that project, but I'm glad you finished it, it looks again amazing! Im actually looking for a case like that again to start my project again =). So the new Yuki cases are problematic huh...too bad. He used to make nice cases.
aeromatic Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Gen! Gen! gen!dont see anything less! Truly outstanding!
btocamelo Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 man that's nice....I'm in the same boat with my 1570 movement and trying to look for a decent 1680 midcase (see that Yuki's recent offering is not working) 1. where did you source the GEN bezel assembly and retaining ring? 2. the crown looks "REP"...the coronet doesn't look right for the period?....wouldn't a 700 or 702 be better suited?
woof* Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 I have sooooo far to go....... Beautiful!
Ronin Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Posted February 21, 2011 man that's nice....I'm in the same boat with my 1570 movement and trying to look for a decent 1680 midcase (see that Yuki's recent offering is not working) 1. where did you source the GEN bezel assembly and retaining ring? 2. the crown looks "REP"...the coronet doesn't look right for the period?....wouldn't a 700 or 702 be better suited? Parts were collected over the last 2+ years. The crown is a correct gen 'service/replacement' part. All crowns these days are 703's from a new/service perspective. Remember, my MO is 'freshly serviced look from RSC'. I am not a period-purist, as I feel it is unrealistic for a 'regularly worn' watch. So the hands and insert are lumi for example, and crown is modern 703. (True, it might be a little too clean/pristine for a late 70's rendition, but I like the idea of letting it age up naturally starting now) (edit, went back and looked at photos above -vs- in person, crown has a 'ding' in it that is reflecting/blurring, also either silicon smudge or finger oil-- so I see why you said that. In person the detail is sharp, crisp, and GEN 703.)
Eton Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Damn, that's one sick build...congrats man!!! Wear it in good health! P.S. I didn't plan it, but my post was #1680
Biker Posted February 26, 2011 Report Posted February 26, 2011 Sounds everyone could see the pic except me.. Anyway, good for you!!
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