V Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I found this picture at the Psti sitebasically showing the knife.. But what about the watch? I think it is Beautiful A custom made one.. Rolex movement and dial from a pocket watch on a Radiomir case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 It's certainly lovely. It looks like the kind of watch bombers or navigators had strapped to their legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I like that watch ALOT dont now why but its was something realy special about it i liked whit the dial placed like that and so on great find V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 ....yes, it is a nce watch and maybe the owner will come up and tell you about his nice project.....I will sent him a mail Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 ....yes, it is a nce watch and maybe the owner will come up and tell you about his nice project.....I will sent him a mail Theo It looks amazing Theo... and this strap if it is not the real deal (I mean REALLYYYYY old) it is one of the best reconstructions of vintage straps I have seen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 It looks amazing Theo... and this strap if it is not the real deal (I mean REALLYYYYY old) it is one of the best reconstructions of vintage straps I have seen.. If I recall correctly, this is one of his straps from vintage leather that he sells over at Psti. They're a bit on the expensive side if you go for a sewn in buckle, but well worth the money by the looks of things. Also, if you're going to invest in a WM case and Rolex 618, you may as well splash the cash on a nice strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 If I recall correctly, this is one of his straps from vintage leather that he sells over at Psti. They're a bit on the expensive side if you go for a sewn in buckle, but well worth the money by the looks of things. Also, if you're going to invest in a WM case and Rolex 618, you may as well splash the cash on a nice strap! Is this Bruce's watch? And I guess this is an Ammo Pouch WWII strap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Is this Bruce's watch? And I guess this is an Ammo Pouch WWII strap? I'm not sure, I thought it was a WWII strap - I can't find the post right now, but the guy has a number plate and a beer bottle wearing a panny as his signature. I don't spend much time reading over there - maybe someone else will be able to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Adeeos... I guess he is reading the post right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I believe that's adeeos (Kevin)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Nice watch but I don't think I could ever get used to the dial positioning. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I like it and what is better than a watch that is special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I believe that's adeeos (Kevin)... Adeeos he is. I love this watch. Very nicely done. Have seen a watch with the same rolex dial up for sale on ebay by a german watch seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Adeeos he is. I love this watch. Very nicely done. Have seen a watch with the same rolex dial up for sale on ebay by a german watch seller. It is available now or it was in the past? And you remember how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarks Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Kostas, it was a few months ago. I remembered the cost is around USD$23K if I am not mistaken. It supposedly comes in the original rolex movement and the positioning of the dial is the exact manner as Adeeos'. I stumbled upon the auction when viewing some vintage IWCs watches. Tried to find the seller but to no avail. He has a distinct page on ebay. Will let u know if I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I've seen a few similar ones up for sale, but not the same. I guess this one was from a pocket watch, as wrist watches of that time were tiny! Here's a link to a similar movement currently up for sale. The odd thing I've noticed is that all Rolex movements I've seen (including the Eaton pocketwatch, Rolex Observatory / Precision pocket watches etc.) all have seconds @ 6 (bearing in mind the winding stem is @ 12). I've read in several places, not just the internet, that Panerai switched to Angelus movements not only to reduce wear on the seals, but to enable a sub second dial. Either this information is incorrect, or the movement was modified by Rolex but not supplied to Panerai. Any ideas, or have I got the wrong end of the stick again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I've seen a few similar ones up for sale, but not the same. I guess this one was from a pocket watch, as wrist watches of that time were tiny! Here's a link to a similar movement currently up for sale. The odd thing I've noticed is that all Rolex movements I've seen (including the Eaton pocketwatch, Rolex Observatory / Precision pocket watches etc.) all have seconds @ 6 (bearing in mind the winding stem is @ 12). I've read in several places, not just the internet, that Panerai switched to Angelus movements not only to reduce wear on the seals, but to enable a sub second dial. Either this information is incorrect, or the movement was modified by Rolex but not supplied to Panerai. Any ideas, or have I got the wrong end of the stick again?! BTW.. now that you mentioned Angelus.. what's the progress of your project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcsherry Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 BTW.. now that you mentioned Angelus.. what's the progress of your project? Don't ask! It's a bit of a money pit at the moment; I've got a Russian 6152/1 to put it in to, but I'm looking to do some custom work on the dial. The movement needs some attention, then I will get acrylic crystals made up, as well as a set of hands (no luck so far, the minute hand is 0.80mm and the hour hand is 1.56mm - very irregular!). I'm also looking for a GPF sew-in buckle before I get a custom strap, which is proving tricky. I've got a back wind movement that I'm thinking of selling to raise funds to complete the rest of the watch. The problem is, the more research I do, the more fussy I become - resulting in the project going nowhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Don't ask! It's a bit of a money pit at the moment; I've got a Russian 6152/1 to put it in to, but I'm looking to do some custom work on the dial. The movement needs some attention, then I will get acrylic crystals made up, as well as a set of hands (no luck so far, the minute hand is 0.80mm and the hour hand is 1.56mm - very irregular!). I'm also looking for a GPF sew-in buckle before I get a custom strap, which is proving tricky. I've got a back wind movement that I'm thinking of selling to raise funds to complete the rest of the watch. The problem is, the more research I do, the more fussy I become - resulting in the project going nowhere! Thats the problem with those kind of projects.. but the end result is more than rewarding.. I may have a source for a GPF style sewn-in buckle.. I will send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeeos Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hey guys,, Thanks for the positive comments, Yes,, It is a WM 3646 case kit,, with a complete Rolex pocket watch movement/dial/hands... It was really an accident. The 12,3,6,9 dial/hands do not fit the Rolex movement like I'd like,, So I just put it all together with the original parts until I could locate the correct dial/hands... I am now in not such a hurry to change it,, I LOVE it like it is,, Yes, the strap is one of the WWII Ammo pouch straps,, I make them. This particular one is made from a WWII Italian Carcono rifle sling.. The stains, scars, and, "wabi" are all genuine, vintage stuff, from blood, sweat, tears, mud, who knows,, lolol, I also made it in the vintage style with the flat buckle, and fixed keeper in the same loop.. I had an original 3646/6152 strap to copy the construction... I'm glad you all enjoy it.. Thanks again,, "Adeeos" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Kevin dont change the dial position.. this is what makes it so special although I don't know how easy is to read the time P.S. This strap is definately many levels up from the regular Ammo pouch straps you make.. If you have a trained strap-eye you can understand it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeeos Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Kevin dont change the dial position.. this is what makes it so special although I don't know how easy is to read the time P.S. This strap is definately many levels up from the regular Ammo pouch straps you make.. If you have a trained strap-eye you can understand it Thanks again,, Actualy,, it is VERY easy to read the time,, I set the time using the 9:00 marker as the 12:00.. So at a glace,, you know the time right away,, it's NO problem.. To really screw with people,, I've set the time normally,, so you have to look at the dial at a 90 degee,, Hahahaha,,, that REALLY mess's with people... lololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Thanks again,, Actualy,, it is VERY easy to read the time,, I set the time using the 9:00 marker as the 12:00.. So at a glace,, you know the time right away,, it's NO problem.. To really screw with people,, I've set the time normally,, so you have to look at the dial at a 90 degee,, Hahahaha,,, that REALLY mess's with people... lololol Well I think you mess worse with them when the watch says 9:15 and it actually is 12:15 Anyway.. cograts again on a very special and nice vintage watch.. I guess Theo you are jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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