ubiquitous Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hiya folks. Just stopping in for a sec. Been non-stop and knee deep in work among other things, but still building some things here and there when I have a spare moment or two. Wanted to share this oddity with you guys, as I know if anyone would appreciate it, it would be my friends here Just some pics for now... Hope you enjoy! To be continued... Thanks for looking! //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Looks like you and 2 really good friends are going to be livin' large Love the "Yin-Yang" duo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Stunning work (as usual), Ubi. But I think it would look better on a nice (brown) strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Nice Ubi! What ever happened to the 1665 build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Glad to read you Ubi ! Love this black DD, similar project here... what about a group buy for gold cases???? Best T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Loving that Black DD Ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 nice franken ubi. I see that you used a champagne datewheel on a stainless steel datejust case (since it has lug holes? Maybe you can switch it up to a white datewheel hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thanks for the kind words! I'm wondering how many of you think I've built a fantasy franken here? nice franken ubi. I see that you used a champagne datewheel on a stainless steel datejust case (since it has lug holes? Maybe you can switch it up to a white datewheel hmmm. Indeed... I did put this one together with champagne day/date wheels. I wanted a little splash of color, and in person the tone looks more like an aged, off white finish. I like it, but I suppose that's personal pref (Mrs. Ubi thinks white wheels would be better as well). I'll probably go with white day/date wheels with my white dial project. And speaking of the white dial... I somehow ended up with it while collecting parts. Since I tend to double down on everything when building projects, I always finish with some spare bits to entice me into continuing on to an additional piece. Part of my addiction I suppose. My recipe list: -Rolex 1556 movement -Gen dial -Gen hands -Gen 25-118 (chosen for height; this crystal provided enough clearance for the hands) -Gen 24-600 -Gen 24-6020 -Gen steel case modified for the 1556; ref and s/n erased -Gen 1600 bezel -Gen 78360 -Gen 580 ends (temporary solution for the time being, I'll switch to something a little more proper at a later date. For now, they work) As for the 1665... It's still on the radar, but a bit forgotten. I have to admit that since I have a 5514, I kind of feel as though the 1665 might be a little... Redundant? Not like that's ever stopped me before but I did want to tackle something a little different this go around. I'll get around to the SD sooner or later... Love the "Yin-Yang" duo.... Hmmmmm... Black and white... Seems like I've almost come full circle, eh? Thanks for looking! //ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Outfuc&instanding!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 :drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Wowsers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ubiquitous Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hmmmmmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanshogun Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Bravo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Thats an interesting black DayDate dial. Is that orig off a white gold model? Did you spray it to add texture?? I really like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Indeed- The black dial is quite interesting. I rec'd it as-is and have only cleaned off some light marks on the surface; texture is otherwise unaltered (the coarse surface appears to be quite muted when viewed under the crystal). The only frustrating thing is that the luminous dots had been removed at some point in it's past... Some slight residue left over as a result but I am thankful that whoever removed the plots did so without scratching or knicking any paint off the surface. One of the most difficult aspects of this project was finding a nice WG dial. I originally wanted a white dial with the 5 min numeral track (even better with red quarters); I was offered one, but I just couldn't see paying 1300 Euro for it. I was then offered the mint white dial and jumped on it (especially for the price paid). The matte black was already en route. Other choices were silver with stick markers and another with wide, fat markers (kind of like the gold dial on my other movement). All in all, a fun little watch and good for someone like me who can't remember what day it is (kinda funny considering that most of my other watches don't even have a date function...) Heck, I don't even mind the slow set day/date... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Wow. Fantastic as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Hmmmmmmmm.... A foreign day wheel could be fun for this one Looking beautiful as always Ubi! I love the contrast between the champagne discs and slate grey dial! I'd say keep it that way and do the white discs for the white dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I agree with red. The champagne windows look great on that dial. Beautiful all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Heck, I don't even mind the slow set day/date... YIKES!!!! Must take you about 45 min just to set the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Verrry nice Ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Ahh.... so this beauty was what you had in mind, mate... I love the day/date wheel combo/contrast against the case & dial. Gives a very nicely patina'd look to the whole package. Sent from my RafDroidHD using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Aint life a biaaaatch, some guys have it all Very nice mr ubi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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