sneed12 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've been collecting the parts for another Super-Sub C build for quite a while: I just bought a parts watch with a green dial in it, and I was going to gut it, but... something about the green dial caught my eye. So I built the watch with the green dial. The parts watch had a cracked bezel insert, which is part of why I got it cheap, and I've got another one on the way. Same specs as my last Super Sub-C () except this one has a gen crystal with AR under the cyclops. The DWO on the movement is the new one that the factories are putting out, the one sitting alone is a BK DWO. The new factory DWO is much better than the old Noob one, take a look at the placement of the 21: And here's the dial: Hands installed: Assembled: One thing that the new factory DWOs have is the subtle serifs and the black hole effect on the gen crystal is NUTS Here it is in the box--I sold off 6 pieces to get it down to half a dozen, but it seems like it's growing again. I don't know if I'll keep it, I think it'll depend on the new bezel insert. The color on this one isn't quite right, it's a bit too olive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonboy Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sneed, great job mate, again. Your box looks a lot like mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Looking very very nice mate...you should wear the watch in the day..you might change your mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Looks great, esp the dial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dammit now I'm thinking I need a hulk.. Looks fantastic bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I don't think it's one I'd wear myself, but I love how the dial catches the light, I bet it looks stunning in direct sunlight Nice collection as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Direct sunlight definitely makes a difference: I'm pretty much sold. I love the way the dial can go from light to dark. I re-pressed the gen crystal with a different gasket, and flipped the gasket over so the ridge on the gasket would ride in the slot of the crystal. The case seems to be waterproof now. The replacement bezel insert arrived in the mail the other day, when I get some time I'll try to install it and this watch will be done for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 That does look pretty bad-ass, especially in direct sunlight I really like the olive green of the insert, I think it would look fantastic on a NATO or Tropic-style strap as well, proper military-style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Loving that direct sunlight shot..really shows off the sunburst dial..if only the insert was of a better color.. Worn the gen hulk for a day and it is a very lovely piece indeed.. Sneed you are right about the color of the dial..it changes color depending on how light is caught on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Replacement bezel insert came in. I'm very happy with the color, it's slightly less olive than the original one. Now just to do something about that awful zit pearl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Love it! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I like the green. 1 question, is the pearl correct? very very nice watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I like the green. 1 question, is the pearl correct? very very nice watch No, the pearl sucks. I'm trying to find a good replacement pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnkay Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Awesome, nice crisp results. Which subs did you piece together? I read your other post but didn't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 PbDad pearl on the way. Excited to see how it looks on this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amespinosa Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 i have some questions for i am also in this path, i currently have a noob (V serials) subc black, i just acquired a similar case (F serials) to what is posted in your original build review, my question is that will the crown of the noob subc work with the existing tube of the donor case? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lja1821 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 i have some questions for i am also in this path, i currently have a noob (V serials) subc black, i just acquired a similar case (F serials) to what is posted in your original build review, my question is that will the crown of the noob subc work with the existing tube of the donor case? No, unfortunately. you have to swap the tube or use the existing crown. I'm trying to decide which I want to do right now, in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amespinosa Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 ^ thanks sneed, i'd think about that. i ahve no tools yet to extract the tube and i might screw the thing and ended up with no watch... hehehe btw, what tool do you use for extracting the tube? on 2nd thoughts, i can live with the donor crown for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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