Ronin Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Work In Progress Excuse the poor lighting, and the case has since gone through the ultrasonic and is clean with no gunk. Almost finished... Updated photos near end of this post. All genuine parts except JMB's Bezel. Dial/Hands came from a collector in New York. NOS Trituim Hands match the dial. Donor... 1570 Fight the Power!!! High Resolution Crops More details to follow, including Bracelet updates.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Wow, that is going to be beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 That is an impressive list of parts and looks like its going to be a fantastic build! Can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Terrific preview. Hope you find a good solution to make that C&I work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I can't wait to see the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) wear it with a strap and let's see the finished product...don't leave us hanging until the new bracelet comes. This looks very good, did you drill the lug holes? I drilled 3 out of 4 holes on my 1600 case, and didn't dare drilling the 4th until I have a proper vise for my drill press . I'm also wondering if you manage to lathe up the case "hump" in the back into a depression for a gasket, whether it's possible or not to use a proper 1016 case back. hm Edited October 8, 2012 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Wow Good luck on the assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Stunning! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 any hints on the source for the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 any hints on the source for the dial? Dial is awesome, but he does say everything is genuine but Jmb's bezel. Look forward to seeing this one finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Very nice work. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Lookin' good. Love that dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Dial is awesome, but he does say everything is genuine but Jmb's bezel. Was hoping for a hint at where he found it, as I have been looking for a long time. Other than some insanely expensive gilt dials, I have only seen service dials on VRF from the Italian seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 UPDATED. Go back to OP Post #1 for updated photo's and some answers to some questions... TO TOP: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 That is a work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Loving it Ronin! Looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Congratulation on the fine results Wear it often and in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous. A perfect example of beautiful, functional, practical understatement. In a word. Class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Absolutely gorgeous. A perfect example of beautiful, functional, practical understatement. In a word. Class! +1. Can't really beat that statement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 stunning looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Helpful hint. The following Press Set-Up works great for pressing JMB Bezel / GEN Bezels for 1000/1500/1600 series.The top die is 32mm inside and 4mm deep/hollow.The bottom die is 36mm and fit the 1601 case without case back perfectly. Finally, to make pressing life super easy.Put your mid-case in the freezer.Go boil some water for a cup of tea or coffee.Place Bezel in a cup and pour boiling water over bezel. Let sit about 3 minutes.Grab Case out of Freezer and set in press.Grab Bezel out of hot water.PRESS.... Smooth as butter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hehe, nice "cheating" technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have none of this equipment. I have no modding experience but I love the solution, using the laws of physics to your own advantage. Super stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwc3 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Beautiful watch. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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