Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 A number of folks have shown great Pre-V projects and now its my turn. With phenomenal casework done by W0lf providing the best Pre-V case I have ever seen and a FGD dial and hands redone by Ziggy in tritium whose glow matches my A dials I couldn't be happier. For this quality of project I had to break out a virgin strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 very nice i am really really falling in love with pre v pams i am def going o build my version this year cheers for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Awesome build, specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 - Older 111 Noob case (without strap notches) reshaped by W0lf - Crown guard from the small run done a while ago - Gen Crown - Bart Crystal - FGD Dial and hands lumed in tritium and coated by Ziggy - Dirk 1st gen strap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Congratulations... well worth the wait!!! Your pics really show off the great case work. Parts list is as good as it gets. This build has "the look" that's unique to the Pre-V era Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Why thank you Mr. P. A nice compliment coming from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 That looks amazing!!! Congrats! I just got my w0lf case in the other day. Almost have all the parts I need for my Pre-V 205a I must say, I have never seen a case this gorgeous!!!! It is truly incredible work and well worth every penny spent on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Wear this one well, my friend! What happened to the wrist shot? Make sure to pick a nice background for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 You mean like this? or this...... find the watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 nice, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Ohh yeah, that's what I'm talking about, spring has been generous to the NYC Not sure what those climate change folks are bumping their gums about.. btw, all noob cases have a strap notch, on the 111J, which is what was used in your build, the strap notch is actually a strap lip and is quite hideous: Since the gen has no strap notch, I also remove it from the case in addition to many other things; this is what the case looks like with that beautiful strap removed: Compare to the genuine case from the famous Chatel service photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Shows what I know. But what I do know is that absent the gen this is far and away the best Pre-V caseset and CG out there. Loving that service pic. Hadn't seen it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Shows what I know. But what I do know is that absent the gen this is far and away the best Pre-V caseset and CG out there. Lving that service pic. Hadn't seen it before. Here's the whole thread with a lot more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Great thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 That is an absolutely amazing piece!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Looks killer!!!!! Congrats, W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ohh yeah, that's what I'm talking about, spring has been generous to the NYC Not sure what those climate change folks are bumping their gums about.. btw, all noob cases have a strap notch; 111J, which is what was used in your build, the strap notch is actually a strap lip and is quite hideous: Since the gen has no strap notch, I also remove it from the case in addition to many other things; this is what the case looks like with that beautiful strap removed: Compare to the genuine case from the famous Chatel service photos: How do you remove the strap notch if it's already less metal on the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vindicator1977 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 You mean like this? or this...... find the watch j Absolutely stunning watch Sir! And a spectacular view as well. Where were the photos taken? Makes me want to hop on a plane for a long vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 How do you remove the strap notch if it's already less metal on the case? You have to take off metal, essentially you rework the whole area between the lugs. The key is to take off just the right amount as you must be wary of cutting into the caseback lip area and the gasket groove, you can see in the caseback shots there's plenty of sidewall left. You also have to observe the ever so slightly curved geometry of this section so it doesn't look off, similar to the main curve of the midcase. When you take off metal you must maintain the continuity of arcs, a signature OP case element, which is the hardest part for me personally since there's so little extra metal to work with. I've done this more than a few times, it's tedious but the results are worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ok, thanks for the explanation! I'd like to build a 201a someday but sadly I have no case reshaping experience. Which case is best to start out with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 That is not something to take lightly. I know W0lf has a heck of a lot of knowledge and even built custom jigs specifically for that purpose. The particular case he used for mine is no longer available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amn Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Stunning watch - Congratulations! That case looks so good and so right - even to those, like me, who don't completely understand all the work that goes into the reshaping. Thanks for the informative threads - especially the Chatel service one. One day - I too aspire to put together a 201/A that honours the spirit of the breed. Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 That's a grail! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Late to the party; have to say, this piece is absolutely stunning! Great addition to the collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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