mrboombasteke Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I will soon have in my possession an MBK Nautilus from Reg with correct dots. I think the only thing that'll bug me is the position of the date window. Because of the superior fit and finish of MBKs Nautilus, I'll prefer it to be the base for the project. For a watch of this caliber, this is critical. My plan is to use the latest 1:1 Jumbo Nautilus movement and dial from the cartel and implant it in the MBK Nautilus. Not sure if this would even be possible... MBK Nautilus Case Diameter: ? Movement: ETA 2824-2 ??? Latest Nautilus Jumbo Case Diameter: 42mm Movement: SW200-1 or ETA 2824-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calatrava Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) The 1:1 Nautilus also has an improved date wheel, which probably involves an overlay to shift the position of the date to fix the date window position issue. So, you're probably best off just transplanting the movement and dial from the 1:1, which avoids having to remove the hands. If you do decide to do this, please keep us informed, I would be interested to see if it works out. Edited August 22, 2011 by calatrava Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcollector Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 nice custom project but the franken definition threw me off since there are no gen parts involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboombasteke Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 The 1:1 Nautilus also has an improved date wheel, which probably involves an overlay to shift the position of the date to fix the date window position issue. So, you're probably best off just transplanting the movement and dial from the 1:1, which avoids having to remove the hands. If you do decide to do this, please keep us informed, I would be interested to see if it works out. Will do... nice custom project but the franken definition threw me off since there are no gen parts involved. That was just to get you to view the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drury Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 and i thought you had actually got your hands on a gen dial or something! still, Sounds like fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Are those TTK's Photos from back in the days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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