TeeJay Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Looks great! That may have just convinced me to build my new Milsub from parts Thanks, I've got better pics somewhere, but photobucket's not really cooperating at the moment... Building from parts really does deliver that sense of 'I built that...' whenever you look at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Sorry but you have ruined the watch. I wouldn't have touched a thing on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You'll get over it buddy. In time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks, I've got better pics somewhere, but photobucket's not really cooperating at the moment... Building from parts really does deliver that sense of 'I built that...' whenever you look at the time Yep I think that's the way to go. Okay I'll put the original dial back in and hands, then see if I still want to mod it. If not it can go back in storage for another 10 years and I'll wear the Franken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Yep I think that's the way to go. Okay I'll put the original dial back in and hands, then see if I still want to mod it. If not it can go back in storage for another 10 years and I'll wear the Franken If you like custom, I think you will still want to mod it, afterall, no point in building from scratch when you can just mod an existing piece As before, I think it's an excellent illustration of what it would have looked like if Tudor had built the 79190 as a MilSub instead of a civilian release Thinking about it, there have been a few military issue GMTs with all blue bezel inserts, so I think fitting a blue insert when I 'enlist' mine will really be in keeping with that overall potential Infact, I might even put that all in my 5517 case and put the Snowflake dial in the 5513 case instead (both projects have to take a backseat to my plans to convert my 16610 to a 16800 ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 The Tudor is saved! Long live the Tudor! Will either put the old dial back in or just send to Rolex for their bargain basement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilFree Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 The Tudor is saved! Long live the Tudor! Will either put the old dial back in or just send to Rolex for their bargain basement £600 service, which includes the Superluminova service dial All parts ordered and on the way for my new Frankenwatch. Some gen stuff but just spare parts. Thanks for all the snotty advice Pics of Mary Shelley's monster when I've finished ... Congratulations are in order. I didn't mean to sound like a [censored] but I love vintage watches and I hate to see them bastardized. Hopefully your frankenwatch will give you the peace of mind you are searching for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander123 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I meant to sound like a [censored]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Congratulations are in order. I didn't mean to sound like a [censored] but I love vintage watches and I hate to see them bastardized. Hopefully your frankenwatch will give you the peace of mind you are searching for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You said nothing wrong, I think most feel the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I meant to sound like a [censored]. Hey you can pull that off without even opening your mouth I'm guessing you can only spell words like that 'cause your mummy sews labels with it written on into all of your clothes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 You said nothing wrong, I think most feel the same. Very few of you come across as civilised Woof. I was after a debate not insults. I'm always happy to change my mind and do the right thing. That's maybe why I'm worth millions. You were right about the watch. You just didn't articulate it very well Anyway I guess you're busy sniffing other boys bums with a name like woof but here's to our next debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letter Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) Jetmid? Is that you? Edited June 24, 2012 by letter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 If you have the original dial and hands (I didn't notice it was a replacement) I say mod away, just don't do the fixed bars. As for the sapphire to acrylic, it won't work. Best bet is to do the mods to the 79090 and leave the 79190 alone. Not certain but I'm not even sure a plastic sub insert will work on the 79190 bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 If you have the original dial and hands (I didn't notice it was a replacement) I say mod away, just don't do the fixed bars. As for the sapphire to acrylic, it won't work. Best bet is to do the mods to the 79090 and leave the 79190 alone. Not certain but I'm not even sure a plastic sub insert will work on the 79190 bezel. Thanks the crystal info Gavidoc. Truth is I have completely abandoned the Tudor mod idea. I've got a TC case on the way and am just going to build "something" with a 2824, spare tudor dial etc. I have a Snowflake dial that may come into the mix. Can you recommend a suitable rep Tudor case for the Superdome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Jetmid? Is that you? Don't know if you mean me but good to see a fellow UK member. Whereabouts are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersdom Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 If you like custom, I think you will still want to mod it, afterall, no point in building from scratch when you can just mod an existing piece As before, I think it's an excellent illustration of what it would have looked like if Tudor had built the 79190 as a MilSub instead of a civilian release Thinking about it, there have been a few military issue GMTs with all blue bezel inserts, so I think fitting a blue insert when I 'enlist' mine will really be in keeping with that overall potential Infact, I might even put that all in my 5517 case and put the Snowflake dial in the 5513 case instead (both projects have to take a backseat to my plans to convert my 16610 to a 16800 ) Hello TeeJay, what's your 5517 case like? How close? Where did you get it? I'd quite like a 5517 Milsub Date if I can find a way to carve out a date window A buddy of mine has the real deal. It looks battered and always goes back in a 6ft high safe so I'm guessing rarely gets worn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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