dbutlerman Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 Ok, so they are not both technically subs, but you get the point. I've needed to get out my DSLR to take some pics of my 1680, so I threw together this quick photo shoot.... 1
Utheman Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 ok.... so like... those are only just pretty awesome!
vlydog Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 can't remember did you do any CG mods on the 1680 case? what a pair!
AsiadeCuba Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 love the 1680. i cant wait to get mine back from the spa
dbutlerman Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Posted September 29, 2011 On 9/29/2011 at 2:02 AM, vlydog said: can't remember did you do any CG mods on the 1680 case? what a pair! I didn't but I think somebody who owned the case before me may have. The lower cg is way thicker and closer to the crown. I am going to take some material of of the inside of the lower to try and recenter the crown. Is that what you were referring to?
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 showoff you have almost the perfect 1680 there
dannyboy Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 Very nice! Your photography skills are to be commended!
vlydog Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 On 9/29/2011 at 3:56 AM, db2 said: I didn't but I think somebody who owned the case before me may have. The lower cg is way thicker and closer to the crown. I am going to take some material of of the inside of the lower to try and recenter the crown. Is that what you were referring to? yes
redwatch Posted September 29, 2011 Report Posted September 29, 2011 Superb pair & great shots!!! I'd have a hard time picking which one to wear each day
dbutlerman Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Posted September 29, 2011 On 9/29/2011 at 1:13 AM, Utheman said: ok.... so like... those are only just pretty awesome! Thanks! On 9/29/2011 at 3:07 AM, AsiadeCuba said: love the 1680. i cant wait to get mine back from the spa On 9/29/2011 at 4:05 AM, highoeyazmuhudee said: showoff you have almost the perfect 1680 there I don't think I've seen your 1680, any links to your pics? On 9/29/2011 at 4:10 AM, krpster said: Nice pair Thanks, I like them too! On 9/29/2011 at 4:23 AM, Dannyboy said: Very nice! Your photography skills are to be commended! It's all about the lighting - I have no skill - I just put it on the tripod and adjust the Aperture and Shutter - The color of the paper and the Orangeness of the setting sun made for some cool contrast... On 9/29/2011 at 2:30 PM, toomuchgear said: Great shots D and nice duo! Thanks - I couldn't figure out a way to include the speedy - so it got left out, sorry On 9/29/2011 at 2:34 PM, vlydog said: yes I've got some tools coming in to change the tube, and while I have it off, I will be trimming the lower CG to balance it out some... On 9/29/2011 at 3:12 PM, redwatch said: Superb pair & great shots!!! I'd have a hard time picking which one to wear each day You wear the new one until you miss the old one, and then swap back and forth at your your leisure - easy!
dbutlerman Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 On 9/30/2011 at 5:10 PM, Ronin said: Very Nice!!! Thanks! And thanks for the help along the way!
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 you gotta change the hands, it kills it for me.
dbutlerman Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 What's wrong with the hands, just cause they're not Tritium?
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 30, 2011 Report Posted September 30, 2011 On 9/30/2011 at 7:30 PM, db2 said: What's wrong with the hands, just cause they're not Tritium? no. thats not it. the lume area on the minute hand should start right where the angle brakes to become square, the lume area on the hour hand should extend right to the round base of the ring that goes around the pinion instead of having a square gap of metal. they stick out to me as a flaw, its all i can see, they are clarks, no? you have to realize however i do have a sickness, no one else will likely notice. example of lumi hands and tritium hands; both observe this rule despite being 35 years apart.
dbutlerman Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 I bought them as Gen, but I see what you mean. I looked back at Ronins and at the Reference Material in the "Submariner Story". I think you're right. The hour hand on mine is definitely short....hmmm...
dbutlerman Posted September 30, 2011 Author Report Posted September 30, 2011 That is the Hour Hand Lume....not the hand itself...I am looking for another set now...darn! Now I have to go spend more money Sucks to the pursuit of perfection!
dbutlerman Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 OOoooh...New hands - this time I know they're gen
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