Jkay Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 So here it is, everyone ... I'm proud to present this build. The parts were sourced and primarily assembled by highoeyazmuhudee then the watch went off to The Zigmeister for a full service/regulation, re-lume, full re-polish and re-brush and waterproofing. As a little background, I was inspired by member Ronin's rail dial 1665 Great White. It was a forum icon. He had sold it, and it was converted by it's new owner to a more vintage coffee colored dial. This event spurred me on to try and re-create Ronin's original watch in it's original white coloration. I suppose it's mad to spend .. uh .. a lot of money for no other reason but principle, but .. ok I have no excuse It is an MBW/MBK 1665 case set (re-shaped/drilled by highoey) with: - Clark hands - Yuki pearl - Yuki tube - Gen insert (love the very mild weathering!!) - Gen crown - generic 2mm spring bars - rare "FxrAndy" brushed silver datewheel w/ flat top 3 and open 6/9 - vintage ETA 2846 (low beat) - inGod 1665 White dial - PureTime vintage bracelet normally shipped on their "Best" Rolex 1680 Sub w/ those square "punch marks" to retain the dive clasp - Clark SuperDome crystal I'd like to thank highhoey for getting this project off the ground, and Zig for making it truly exceptional.See how the brushed metal dw looks silver in some light, and graphite in other light 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Lovely piece, and if I might add a testament to our hobby. Lets not forget we build reps, not gens. Its not so hard to spend a load of cash buying gen parts then get a watchmaker to assemble the piece. But, I admire the replication of watches, the amassing of rep parts from various sources which when combined go to make a very accurate replica of a vintage watch. Well done, wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Great looking piece JKay. Congrats Brother. DP...I agree. To me going Franken is much more enjoyable (and rewarding) than going with a gen Edited August 17, 2012 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TgfRulez Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 This is absolutely beautiful! I like it because it is not vintagized.. I would like to build the same for myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I really am loving this watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 She's a real beauty! Wear it well Jkay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donerix 2.0 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Beautiful piece. I might have to get one of those InGod dials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 1 word!! Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Very nice wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 It's just a matter of time before it's sent back out for a gen HeV and crystal ... will the madness never cease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Awesome build J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 A real classic Jkay! J did my hev recently and although it doesn't really make a flip of difference, it makes me happy Enjoy that fine SeaDweller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarface Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Amazing build , just perfect Sent from my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TgfRulez Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Can you please tell which bracelet has been used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 The PureTime 1680 vintage Submariner comes on a good quality bracelet. It is a little sharp and needs the normal amount of smoothing. This is what I used. I believe they will sell them separately. The end links need to be expanded slightly to allow 2mm spring bars. This was not difficult for me, and I am not talented. http://puretime.co/product/vintage-white-submariner-1680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sweet build! I'd love to see it with the gen crystal. Got any profile shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sweet build! I'd love to see it with the gen crystal. Got any profile shots? Sure, I just took some for you. And yes, even tho it's a myth that gen Rolex crown are always UP, Highoey installed the tube so this would happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Super nice!Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sure, I just took some for you. And yes, even tho it's a myth that gen Rolex crown are always UP, Highoey installed the tube so this would happen. Awesome! Great photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chief Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebola Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 And yes, even tho it's a myth that gen Rolex crown are always UP, Highoey installed the tube so this would happen. I'm not super anal about it, but I do try to do this whenever I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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