dbutlerman Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think this looks pretty good - any opinions from the pro's? Thanks! DB2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I guess it helps if the picture is viewable. It looks good to me but I always like to double check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 That is a correct early white 1680 dial. I believe these were the first variations of the white font dials found in 1680s after superceding the reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks Ubi. I did an overlay of this pic with a 1680 I found that I knew was good, and they looked identical, I was just looking for a second opinion. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 1680 projects are kind of tricky (unless you're doing a red font with gen dial) as the cost to build is inline with the cost of buying a gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Unless I can get some killer deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I wish you luck in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hehe, me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 The luck will be more to do with timing- Being in the right place at the right time. But always possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yeah. I've started the scoping process already. If you have any good places to look, it'd be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Cheapest I've seen (as of recent; within the last 3 - 4 months): -Gen dial (lumi service) $230.00 -Gen hands (lumi service) $80.00 -Gen crystal (127 new/sealed) $60.00 -Gen insert (lumi service) $95.00 -Gen crown/tube (703) $65.00 paired -Gen 1570 $750.00 -Phong case $1400.00 -Gen 93150 $650.00 (what I paid for a sharp/crisp one a few weeks ago) Total $3330.00 Figure that a service of the movement is a good idea (add in another $250 - $300) and you're at $3600.00. A gen white 1680 is not a far stretch... And the prices above are not what you would typically find on VRF. Figure on the following being a little more in tune with what most will list their parts at: -Gen dial (lumi service) $450.00 -Gen hands (lumi service) $150.00 -Gen crystal (127 new/sealed) $160.00 - $200.00 -Gen insert (lumi service) $150.00 -Gen crown/tube (703) $90.00 paired -Gen 1570 $900.00 - $1100.00 -Gen 93150 $850.00 - $1000.00 Parts add up to close to $3k without the case set or service... Factor in $1400 for a Phong, or you can cut some cost by going with someone else's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Thanks for the numbers! I now know what I need to beat . That helps a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Sso far I'm doing pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Looks like somthing pretty cool in the works db2.. Based on your other frankins..I know you will do it right! I saw that dial on Vrf the other day and wondered the same thing..it looks perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiadeCuba Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 i wish you luck as well man. 1680 are always going to be a classic. im in the market for some kind of vintage rollie such as a 1680. as ubi mentioned, the price can creep up on you. make sure you keep this watch if you spend 3k.i have another question, why is the phong case so expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 The goal is to keep the budget tight and to take my time! That way I can ensure the affordability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Very nice project mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Very nice project mate! Someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Looking forward to that day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbutlerman Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Yeah, me too! If I could just get somebody to buy my Planet Ocean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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