cyphion Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 So, after many months of waiting my Tudor 7032 project is finally done. Here are the specs: DW 7032 Case, Dial, and Hands V7734 movement from Ephry Folded bracelet 7836 with 358 end links After I got all the parts, everything went off to Chris at 10:10 Watches for a movement service, the 45 minute conversion, and assembly. Everything went as smooth as possible, and this is the finished result. Overall, I'm completely satisfied with the watch. Its such a looker, and in my humble opinion better looking than the Daytona. Plus it has the added benefit of the date. As far as running, its nearly dead on accurate over the 4 days that I've had it, and the power reserve is great. The folded link bracelet is hands down the most comfortable bracelet that I've ever worn, and Rolex should definitely bring it back in a big way. Plus it looks awesome. The DW case accepts gen spring bars, so no drilling was required. I think that next it needs a relume in a light cream, and PBs matte dial treatment. Maybe a case softening, but I'm still on the fence. Otherwise, it was a fun build and I'm totally happy with the finished product, and highly recommend it to anyone who is on the fence. http://img541.imageshack.us/i/img20130104161433.jpg/'>http://img694.imageshack.us/i/img20130104161322.jpg/'>http://img571.imageshack.us/i/img20130104161526.jpg/'>http://img69.imageshack.us/i/img20130104161415.jpg/'>http://img20.imageshack.us/i/img20130104161441.jpg/'>http://img23.imageshack.us/i/img20130104161401.jpg/'> Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 It really is a great build! You better be happy with it! Folded links are hands down awesome! Looks good brother! I need to start on putting mine back together. There needs to be an MC club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sweet! If I may ask. What did this set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyphion Posted January 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sweet! If I may ask. What did this set you back? Sure, everything came out to around $800. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Key word for this build will always be patience and know when to grab opportunity. Looks awesome man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyphion Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 E, Thanks a million. You totally helped me out with the movement. Thanks again bud. You are right also, patience is key with these, because you need to find the right parts, and if you don't, its gonna be a money pit. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Nice build! You should brush the bezel it will look more accurate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishac Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Beautiful watch!!! Did you buy the kit from DW, and did you buy it recently. I see he has them on eBay without the dials. Also , is this 39mm? Thanks and enjoy the watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyphion Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 The kit was purchased from DW back in September, right after he came back. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Where did you get the bracelet & end links from? Awesome build, thanks for sharing it with us. I have one similar and love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyphion Posted February 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 The bracelet and links came from Mary/Rochest at WI. Not perfect, and the end links need massaging to go in right, but for $50, I'm not complaining Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 I ended up using a pair of 285 links from a 1665 that did the trick. 580s work as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishac Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Well, after reading your post (and a few others I think), I contacted DW and bought a kit...the price went up a bit from when he had it on sale, but everything arrived after about a month. David was a pleasure to work with. I also have a 7032 with the 45 minute totalizer on its way, and I opted to pick up a set of Yuki hands. I was very surprised to see that the DW dial has lume on it.....I was also very surprised to see that the case takes gen spring bars!! I'm sort of on the fence about the lume job....ideally I would get it done in a vintagey vanilla color that would glow like a torch....but I'm not sure if I want to wait that long. Anyway, thank you for the photos of your beautiful watch...I'm looking forward to joining the club... Oh, and since you should always have a photo or 2...here are two of what DW sent me from China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishac Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Well, after reading your post (and a few others I think), I contacted DW and bought a kit...the price went up a bit from when he had it on sale, but everything arrived after about a month. David was a pleasure to work with. I also have a 7032 with the 45 minute totalizer on its way, and I opted to pick up a set of Yuki hands. I was very surprised to see that the DW dial has lume on it.....I was also very surprised to see that the case takes gen spring bars!! I'm sort of on the fence about the lume job....ideally I would get it done in a vintagey vanilla color that would glow like a torch....but I'm not sure if I want to wait that long. Anyway, thank you for the photos of your beautiful watch...I'm looking forward to joining the club... Oh, and since you should always have a photo or 2...here are two of what DW sent me from China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Looks great mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faberone75 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 great watch....WELCOME IN THE 7032 CLUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faberone75 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 the vintage lume on the hands and on the dial it is a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faberone75 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 [url=http://] this is mine..with lume vintage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 The lume on mine was baked away. I like it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faberone75 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 And you should brush the bezel like Olivax said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daytona1984 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 congrats! Wear it well :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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