danza1812 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Cool idea about thinning the case, I noticed my spring bars dont poke all the way through the lug holes. You have certainly put some real effort into that piece. I totally agree with the modern serviced look, particularly due to the shortage of a decent 14060m rep. I intended to go the same way with mine, but I got hold if a gen gloss dial with tritium so I'll use that for now, it is accurate for my l series too. Good luck with the 1680, I love their service disks with the nice White markers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 That is a bit special to say the least , a tad envious am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Dang de la DANG! Creme indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 very nice. a couple questions: why the WSO bezel? why a modern 703? (to match the hands and dial period i assume?) this is about as good as it can get without magically raising the crown height position i had everything to build a very similar one ,all gen tritium (dial, hands, insert) except bracelet links (had gen clasp and 580s) they sit in my parts box, so its wonderful to see one completed, makes me question my tritium route with that glow on yours. I ordered on gen forum a gen NOS bezel, because my case was missing it (bought it like this). After getting the gen bezel I noticed it was used, and the retaining ring was bented! I sent it back and decided to use a WSO which I had laying around. BTW, it's made of very good quality, and the inlay snaps in like on gen! But to get it correctly working (rotating by pressing down) there is lathe work on the MBW retainer needed! That's the reason. Modern crown? You think the coronet is from newer batch, but the crown is the same as the long coronet ones. Both are 703. But I have a so called "vintage" crown here laying around, so I can mount it - but I don't care about that. Even the AD don't get it if you try to explain him the coronet sizes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I ordered on gen forum a gen NOS bezel, because my case was missing it (bought it like this). After getting the gen bezel I noticed it was used, and the retaining ring was bented! I sent it back and decided to use a WSO which I had laying around. BTW, it's made of very good quality, and the inlay snaps in like on gen! But to get it correctly working (rotating by pressing down) there is lathe work on the MBW retainer needed! That's the reason. Modern crown? You think the coronet is from newer batch, but the crown is the same as the long coronet ones. Both are 703. But I have a so called "vintage" crown here laying around, so I can mount it - but I don't care about that. Even the AD don't get it if you try to explain him the coronet sizes... damn VRF, can you believe some one sold me a pair of 580s in "good condition" that were missing the 2mm spring bar loops. not even usable. if thats their idea of good condition i would hate to see "poor-fair". damn WSO with ill-fitting parts, made to fit like gen my @ss i think your coronet is more modern, i would personally use the fat coronet crown but since your hands and dial are lumi it is plausible that they replaced the fat crown with the more modern style when they "serviced" your dial to lumi... your crown matches the watches story but it does cost it some character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 I have two gen crowns, one with the "skinny" coronet and the other the "fat" coronet. Both have the crimp on the back side. Does anyone have a dial like this one for trade or sale? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker27 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) My only thought would be should it not be a bit more aged??? Like this??? Edited September 2, 2011 by striker27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drury Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 My only thought would be should it not be a bit more aged??? Like this??? well, not if the dial was replaced recently ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 his dial was SL so it should be white. i have a tritium gloss dial that is off white with very close matched hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 I like it. It's like Creme brule! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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