Rolexman Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 While I was doing a full sevice I decided to do a little modding to it. Although platinum plated I found the appearance of the bridges rather dull (see first pic). -polished all the bridges -polished all the beveles including the ones on the winding gears -polished the winding gear screws -unscrewed the swan-neck screw (adjusted beat afterwards off course) Just love it and I do think this is now one of THE most accurate reps around! Can't wait to put this baby back together. Really hard to capture the great lusture and shine on the pictures. In real life this one is almost indistinguishable from the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 nicely done! That made a world of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audace Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Looks awesome! What are the visual differences from this and the gen's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Very, very nice!!! How hard is it to re-wind the main spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted October 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 How hard is it to re-wind the main spring? If you've never done it before it is not recommended. Unwinding is dangerous because the spring carries a lot of toque. Rewinding it is also trickie because of the winding direction that has to be taken into account, breaking of the spring and contaminating the barrel with dirth. Just try with an old watch. I can send you a photo tutorial. Shoot me pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z3k0 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Great work ! What did you use for polishing ? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sweet very nice job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 You are the best my man! Looking forward if you willing to offer your mighty service to us soon! Best regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks for all the nice comments guys. I used some cape cod for the bridges and green tripoli and a dremel for all the bevels. Same thing for the ss screws. Did a ultra sonic clean afterwards. Ps: wat color does the tip of the second hand post need to be? -black -silver -gold Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhan Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 wish i can do it my self... is any unitas 6497 running 21,600bph is a noob unitas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted October 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 is any unitas 6497 running 21,600bph is a noob unitas?? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolwatchdude Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 kudos my man! will you be offering this service soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Looks good, well done. Certainly a good worthwhile improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Very nice project. Seems to really make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Great work mate looks fantastic, thanks for sharing Post tip is silver but because it sits slightly below the sec hand gromet (which is also silver) it appears black. Here are a few pics on the gen including the hands. I also have this link to tearing down and rebuilding a 6497 which some may not of seen (Not meaning to TC mate ) http://www.eta.ch/sw.../6497/6947.html Pics- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Great piece of work - dont believe I have seen 'that mod' before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Nice mod wished i had the skills to do it myself. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Nice work, looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 This looks great! All you need is a Y shaped incabloc and it's a done deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onimusha2 Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Which one is better between this and the one from Kuvarsite's. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Great work mate looks fantastic, thanks for sharing Post tip is silver but because it sits slightly below the sec hand gromet (which is also silver) it appears black. Here are a few pics on the gen including the hands. Thanks P. In the end I decided not to mod the center pinion. I tried some methods on an old hand and it is almost impossible to get a sharp round silver paint edge. The only decent way is to remove the hand from the tube or try to scratch away the paint with a needle. But than you run the risk of flaking paint of the hand itself.... This looks great! All you need is a Y shaped incabloc and it's a done deal! Thanks mate! Personally I don't think the time and energy that goes into that mod contributes to anything. Who but us know these things Which one is better between this and the one from Kuvarsite's. Thanks in advance. I never seen the Kuvarsit movement in real life but from pictures I would say the CDG and plating on the Kurvasit is still the best available. Only con is the printed movement markings instead of engraving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MapsMoney Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 wow r u going to offer this as a service? I'd def like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Very nice improvement! I guess I also have to do this with my pam 183. Question: How did you take care not to polish the middle part of the winding gears? I'm thinking of some kind of washer to stick on there for protection. Can you tell me how you did it? Thx mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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