marsupilami Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Started this about two years ago when I had the luck to get a parts lot in an online auction. I always liked the vintage ploprof, but at a price range about 4000 - 7000 $ nothing for me. All parts are still easily available except the case. So why not build one myself... Based on various technical drawings and original parts I measured the important interior and had this made by a friend: To get the basic shape the case was cut out with water (with some abrasive and pressure added :-) ) Next was to drill some holes. getting closer Don´t ask how many hours it took me measuring, drilling, grinding etc... looks like a watch now final result still got problems with a loose minute hand, but so far I really like it :_) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Great That really is an achievement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 This is [censored] amazig, thats what this is!!! When you see people like this with the brains where it should be this is the result!!! Amazing Mr mars, realy great work!!! Congrates!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 This is [censored] amazig, thats what this is!!! When you see people like this with the brains where it should be this is the result!!! Amazing Mr mars, realy great work!!! Congrates!!! Couldn't have said it better myself Z Truly awesome work mars :notworthy: :notworthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Excellent work, and a great photo essay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvall Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Wow! A dream come true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Amazing journey and result Thank you for sharing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) dude this is seriously cool. now when are you going to start selling the case? Edited June 10, 2012 by astrograph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 What movement do you have in it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donerix 2.0 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I want one so bad. Please make them !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Holy crap! That is just awesome! Talk about modding. We are not worthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted June 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 (edited) What movement do you have in it ? inside works a cal.1001 omega chronometer movement. All genuine parts except my case. Edited June 11, 2012 by marsupilami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanshogun Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 WOW! talk about a mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Congrats on a great project. That is one hunk of steel you started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 WoW!!!......That came out even nicer than the counterfeit ones from Viet Nam from last century... One would imagine that if you were to add up your labor costs on that, it'd be a sizable number... there is no way that you could mass produce those cases at any reasonable cost...This one is truly a work of art!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Where did you source that gen bezel assembly..???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 hi, the bezel was about EUR 50,--. It will be changed soon because it is a bit bent. total amount for all genuine parts (some NOS, and incl. movement ) EUR 550,00 all found on diffent online auctions ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankt Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 hi, the bezel was about EUR 50,--. It will be changed soon because it is a bit bent. total amount for all genuine parts (some NOS, and incl. movement ) EUR 550,00 all found on diffent online auctions ... That's a bargain compared to what some of these modders spend on a"UPO" project...But how can you put a monetary value on that case...???...It's magnificent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsupilami Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Next will be a real "destro" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Amazing work, gives new meaning to the word 'modding', thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pismo Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 MASTER WORK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzy Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Wow, no words! Amazing Sent from my DROIDX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRelumer Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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