projectologist Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I was working on 2 builds at the same time (this one goes to a friend), just need to fine-tune the lever so it closes with the right snap. The movement is the same Swiss movement that came with the gen 318 (same plate finish and same ETA-choc anti-shock system). I'm addicted to 201/A's... this one is #5 going back to my first when I joined RWG in 2008 Definitely no AR on the C3 crystal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraitom Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Wow! Great looking build. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 That is one lucky friend. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 One of the best out there; congratulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looks great! What are the specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Looks great! What are the specs? Thanks! w0lf modded 111J case set (includes DSN newborn crown and tube, double screw lug bars and polished rehaut) Fatty CG (small run project) FGD dial and hands Jakob case back Swiss 6497-1 C3 crystal w0lf did a great job reshaping the case set to Pre-V spec, incorporating the little subtleties that set the case apart from current Luminors. Everything went together nicely, no surprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Winning Thanks D! Now they're both finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Are the dials the same version? In a couple of the pics they look different. I may be hallucinating but I am not sure which one I like better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Just sick!!! The CG's are killer!!! Great work, B! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Are the dials the same version? In a couple of the pics they look different. I may be hallucinating but I am not sure which one I like better. Identical dials from the same batch. Combination of iPhone optics and no AR. Also the pics were taken with the watches resting on a bar stool with a domed seat cushion so they are slightly angled from each other. If I had taken side by sides on a flat surface you would see no difference. You can see in this pic, the dial on the right looks lighter, the one on the left blacker. The glare on the watch crystal on the right is greater and lightens the dial color and makes the indices look a tad fatter, but in reality it's just as black with identical indices as the watch on the left which is angled just enough to not have any glare hitting the crystal and washing out the dial. Plus the watch on the right is at the edge of the pic where iPhone lens distortion starts getting ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnoniPanOris Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) These 201/A's are growing on me - I like them. Since I am a newbie here would you mind sharing how much would it cost to put something together similar to what you have done with this one, swiss movement and all? It looks amazing Edited February 19, 2012 by AnoniPanOris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Are the dials the same version? In a couple of the pics they look different. I may be hallucinating but I am not sure which one I like better. This should help... tried as best I could to duplicate same scenario for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yup. All makes sense. Now I understand why no 2 Pre-V watches look the same. Even If they are the same watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I started this week with the 390, trying to ween myself off wearing the recently completed 201/A for a solid week... but I missed the king of OP logo dials. If I had silly money to spend, the gen version would be on my wrist 24/7. Couple of quick phone pics from today of the 201/A I'm keeping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canpanerai Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 How exactly does one get to be such a friend? WOW... knowledge + patience = beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I just keep coming back. Stunning piece. If i had that one it would be getting a lot fo wrist time on my end as well. Frankly, a lot more wrist time than my gens. Between all the work done on it and the special parts that is one I know you look down at your wrist and it brings back fond memories of getting the project together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Between all the work done on it and the special parts that is one I know you look down at your wrist and it brings back fond memories of getting the project together. EXACTLY! That's what keeps me in the game, that and this community!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djvance69 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 First, congratulations on the clock! are new to the forum and would like to know where I could find a replica of (5218-201 / A) or even the individual pieces. thank you very much Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Winning +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 how much does wolf charge for case reshaping? i am waiting on a 111J case for my 201a build, and not sure if i will reshape it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 You need to ask Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crezo Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Absolutely beautiful work!!! It's amazing the difference the AR makes, looks like a completely different dial! You have some amazing skills, stunning work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarface Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 Stunning builds mate, 201 is a true classic and purest design form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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