dutchguy2 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I wanted to build a matching Logo 201/A. I studied them a lot of pictures on the net. Quite a lot of info can be found. Most 201/A where matching in dial and hands but after time the dial seems to alter different than the hands. That is what I wanted to reproduce on mine. So what are the ingredients: - DSN Pre-V case set - A very good crystal, sapphire with great optics. - Swiss ETA 6497-1 - FGD dial - FGD hand set - My own lume mixture (a lot of try and error and patience) - Torro Bravo CG (modded) - T-48 crown plus tubus - DSN case back - Correct Pre-V lug bars The most difficult part was the lume job on hands and dial. I think a made at least 4 attempts on the hands and 3 on the dial. I wanted a vintage look on both with that great cream/ivory white on the hands and great cream yellow/orange/peach on the dial. Important was/is that it still glows. So I needed to reproduce Tritium in glow, color and texture. Well this is the result: Dial just finished Dial and hands assembled Movement shot Finished 201/A Lume shot I hope my iPhone shots show the nice vintage feel and look of this watch. Thank you for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Very nice! The T48 looks like it's from an older batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Thanks. It is a non spring loaded T-48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panera Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) The case The strap The dial The hands The crown and CG The Xtall The Movement are well done ... Umhp The lume job..aaa ooo. hımmm... Let me say not my cup of tea I prefer the smooth texture instead of grainy... But I always appriciate your works and effords Thx Edited June 10, 2011 by panera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi Panera, thank you for your comment. It is highly appreciated. Don't forget you see the dial magnified in the picture. In real life it is not that noticeable. Still it remains a matter of taste and I like it this way. Ohh and it is actually my first dial I ever lumed, so yes there is A LOT to improve here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Ohh, one more thing, I need a strap advise, what would fit best in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Nice build mate dial lume is unique for sure, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I recommend a proper dirk olive shark, coinage buckle if you dont want to spend the mulah on a gen from that period... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 It is such a lovely piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lala Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 It is such a lovely piece. +1 watch from davidsen new model release this june pam 5218 209? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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