Started my Monte Carlo Project

[Martyd3]

Gen crystal and crown tube installed. I lost part of a couple of dots when I shaved the bezel, but it's not too bad. The movement should be back from servicing today. I need to relume the Yuki hands to match the dial (I am keeping it white) and I should be good to go

Marty

[grifter]

Looking forward to seeing more!

[krpster]

That's funny. I just started one too. Race ya!

Actually I have collected up most of the parts I need, donor watch with movement just arrived yesterday. Needs a good cleaning and oiling but runs well in spite of that. I think I need new end links for my bracelet though, the ones I have don't fit up well. Can't recall what number they are, probably the wrong ones.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[Martyd3]

I bought my movement back in November. Four months and $175 later, it is running strong. So much for good deals On the plus side, it does have the 45 min counter and came with an all black date wheel.

I splurged on a pair of gen 380 ends. They were pricey, but I think this watch is worth it. I can't wait to get it put together.

Marty

[Guest Sql_pl]

Nice! Where did you get that 128 crystal? Pricy?

Good luck with your build. We do have quite a lot of these here!

[Martyd3]

I picked up the crystal about 6 months ago. I paid $130 for it. I think that's pricey, but they are going for a lot more than that now. In my opinion, you need to make the build worthwhile.

Marty

[gplracer]

M are you going for a gen crown as well?

[Martyd3]

Yep, gen crown/tube, gen crystal, Yuki hands and Yuki folded link bracelet on gen 380 ends.

[gplracer]

What is the proper crown?

[Martyd3]

Not sure. I am using a triplock.

[lhooq]

What is the proper crown?

700 Twinlock, if you want to be true to the original spec, but it won't be cheap!

[Martyd3]

I'd rather use the triplock and still be able to afford to eat

[TeeJay]

:victory: