mellons Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 here is a mock-up of a build in progress: could not wait as i got this awesome timeband 26mm strap (which i have mounted in 24mm lugs) which i wanted to see on and also i wanted to see what this shape would look like before finishing. ingedients: 1. reshaped "old" jackson mini-fiddy case with neckyzips brass tube (same dim as normal) and fiddy CG modded to fit CG 2. destro mm dial (stock cartel)- temporary 3. fiddy double pencil hands- temporary 4. slow beat (i think) nicely engraved a6497 movement- temporary 5. nw opb engraved display caseback 6. timeband 26mm mp44 brown strap 7. gs plexi- temporary am waiting for athaya lever (for lever mod) and necky solid plexi to finish off fantasy build. final engine to go in will be molnija 3601 with river black cali dial and hands (am salivating at dow's snowflake lume mod) case shape not too bad (3rd attempt at this!) but have deliberately left a bit more on lugs- imho they got the shape wrong on the gen!!! anyway here are a few (bad) iphone progress shots.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 That is really nice , I don't think you pictures probably do it as much justice as it deserves . I cant pull off 47mm that well so these 44mm would be a great alternative. What are you hoping to replace the plexi with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 i am going with a neckyzips solid plexy (4mm high) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 necky plexi added... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) 372 update: reverse lume cali dial mounted with solid plexi on timeband ammo: Edited February 29, 2012 by mellons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redwatch Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Very nice. Can we see some more dial shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californio Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Great piece Mel!! That is a true Original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Awesome!! I want it!! I would love to mod something myself, but my shaky hands have broken more than a couple of watches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) thanks all- i thought plexi was too high when i installed it: it is only 4mm overall but as shallow dome looks higher- dial looks great however so i think i will keep it necky's plexi as is even thought the build-up is nearly as high as a vintage fiddy this one is more comfortable (44mm makes a difference) am working on a "shallow" vintage 47mm fiddy at moment so will be interesting to see how they compare.... Edited February 29, 2012 by mellons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 nice build, interesting to see the updates! what size wrist do you have? i tried a 47mm jackson on my 6.25" and it wasn't as bad as i thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) 7.5" wrist here 47mm is fine however when you start going higher (thick caseback and hi-dome etc) it does look great but starts becoming impractical i can still see from where i am sitting the chunks taken out of the doorframe by my ecozilla! for some reason the mini-fiddy does wear significantly smaller, even thought is it as tall. For a long time i neglected this size as was only interested in 47mm cases- it is actually very practical for everyday use. I have another build at moment- a "slim" 47mm 6152/1 with parts incoming: it will be interesting to compare. Edited March 1, 2012 by mellons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) dial shots: Edited March 1, 2012 by mellons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Would love a lume shot Mellons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 very nice im going to do a couple of builds this year just searching out decent cases to get the ball rolling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted May 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 decided to try a transplant on this one and go destro- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted May 12, 2012 Report Share Posted May 12, 2012 Even better!!! I love it and think its a fantastic piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 will be saying goodbye to this puppy shortly- have exceeded my build threshold!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted May 13, 2012 Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 Shoot me a PM with price on the piece when you will sell it.. Want to be first in line!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellons Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2012 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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