Vintage 6152-1 LPMM no CG

[mir36]

I completed this project late last year but was never happy with the indices and hands. After browsing through some reference pics earlier this week I decided to update it.

First, the inspiration. Photo credit in the pic:

My interpretation:

For a comparison, my 6152-1 LPMM no CG and 6152-1 LP:

Project Specs:

Case: DSN 6154 re-shaped with rounded edges. I filed a bevel to the bottom of the Rolex crown.

Dial: Ross with resin filled indices, amber wash and faint Glow Inc. lume applied to back plate.

Handset: Getat fiddy handset with Tamiya flat yellow wash applied to lume area. The lume still glows through. I purchased these about 2 years ago for a 127 project but was upset to find out the hands were too short. Luckily i kept them as they were a perfect match for this project.

Caseback: Nightwatch thick caseback

Strap: Peter Gunny Paupe. 26/26mm, 80/150mm, brushed steel buckle. I always order my straps from Peter without the holes, then punch them in myself.

Thanks for looking!

Edited April 2, 2011 by mir36

[PeteM]

You done a great job putting that together mate..... It looks great... Congrats

As always Rs dials are awesome...

Nice idea with the strap holing...... never thought of doing it that way...makes it much more personal

Thanks for sharing...I can never see enough vintage projects