iwc3 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I begin to see how much enjoyment it is making these builds. I ordered a 703 case tube, haven't purchased the crown yet.... but couldn't wait though, had to start modding again. By The Way... I am new at these "builds", but I studied watchmaking a long time ago, and I've been working on watches again off and on for the past 10 years. So, I've got a lot of small hand tools and quite a bit of experience. Its not like I just started at the bench. With that said, I am utterly amazed at the skill levels and the vast knowledge possessed by many on this board. I tried my hand at "shaving the crown guards" last night. For the longest time, I thought the idea was to make them more "pointy". Then after looking at dozens of photos I realized, maybe they are supposed to be "thinner" not pointier. So I made them thinner, maybe too thin. While I was at it, I softened the case. Then after that, I figured I couldn't wait on the new crown and crown tube, so I tried modding the factory Josh 5513 crown. I'd like to shave off some of the outside end. It looks funny, but I would lose the "signed Rolex". Basically, I shortened it from the watch side, hand filed it down quite a bit, and then put a bevel on the knurls. I had to shorten the stem a hair to allow the crown to screw in tight to the case. You guys are the experts. Did I shave the CGs a little too much?... or the wrong way? Next, I'll have to get the springbars drilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Looking good. May I ask where you got the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwc3 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks, I got the dial at http://www.chrono-shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Looks good. To me the CGs look pretty decent. The case looks nicely softened too in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Nicely done. It's a pleasure to see someone just dive in and DO it. I like your results so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Where did you get the hands? Nice job so far. It's okay if you go overboard on CGs ad its plausible over the years its been polished monthly for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwc3 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks everyone. I suppose you're right about the polishing. Some 40-50 year old wristwatches have been polished everytime they were serviced. I suppose it would be period correct to put about a dozen or more "watchmaker" service scratches on the inside of the caseback too. The hands are what came from Josh, but I modded the hour hand. I cut out the mercedes three spikes about halfway from the edge. Then I filed off the stubs to clear the circle. iwc3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Genius idea with the hour hand! Never heard of anyone doing that. The Mercedes hand is correct too but the lollipop is definitely preferred. Nice job. I'm a fan too! Edited October 19, 2012 by phillycheez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwc3 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That is a luscious bezel pip. Can you tell me the case you're using and then crown-crown tube? It is a complete package! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycheez Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 That is a luscious bezel pip. Can you tell me the case you're using and then crown-crown tube? It is a complete package! Thanks! MBW 5513 modified case w/ drilled lugs Gen crown and tube Gen t19 crystal Gen service insert Gen hands and dial Slow beat ETA I didn't modify it personally. Bought it off a member who purchased from ubi. Work of art really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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