cc33 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks Denimhead, I Have a small business that I run with a friend. More importantly I'm not married and don't have kids, that's why I have the extra money to spend on this stuff! Trust me if I was married and had kids there's no way I'd be able to get away with spending most of my money on watches.
Nanuq Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks Denimhead, I Have a small business that I run with a friend. More importantly I'm not married and don't have kids, that's why I have the extra money to spend on this stuff! Trust me if I was married and had kids there's no way I'd be able to get away with spending most of my money on watches. I hereby apply to be your dependent. So when IF something bad happens to you I'm first in line for all the no-crown-guards.
denimhead Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 Well your right there mate, i'm onto Wife No2 and a couple of kids draining the Watch funds on a daily basis. However there is rather a nice 6538 franken on the way!!! I hereby take no responsibly for my Alaskan friends actions regarding your watch collection. Keep an eye on your back door CC, he's a master of stealth
Nanuq Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 "Stealth"?!! Pfffffffft. I just send my pet "Fluffy" in the front door, and the house magically vacates. Then I can window shop the watch department all I like. Good boy. Sit. Stay!
Nanuq Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 However there is rather a nice 6538 franken on the way!!! Ooooooooooo tell us more!
cc33 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 I just told my dogs what you guys are saying and they don't like it!
cc33 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 By the way was reading an article on rpr that was talking about what I'm pretty sure was a Minh dial. They have to use Geiger meters to know if they are gen, I'd say the dials are getting a lot better these days http://rolexpassionreport.com/8112/be-aware-of-the-new-generation-redone-fake-vintage-rolex-dials-that-are-coming-to-the-market/
Nanuq Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 That website was a nice find! I did some looking and found a nice page talking about the 6200 Big Crown. What a looker! But you've got a real challenge building yours... look at that long hours hand! http://rolexpassionreport.com/5816/the-first-rolex-submariner-ref-6200-big-crown-200-meter-waterproof-during-day-trip-to-geneva/
cc33 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 I can't believe I never noticed that extra long hour hand,, I have a set on the way from Michael young but I don't think they have that feature,, oh well I will have a little more time to get it right as the 6538 is happening first.
cc33 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 Problem solved, this gen set is only 5000 euros on vrm.. Shipped.. Lol, oh my lord
Nanuq Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 If I remember correctly, our own Freddy333 took parts from three 24h GMT hands and soldered them together to make one perfect final hand. Perhaps you could join two sacrificial "short" hour hands together in the middle and make it long? Freddy will know.
cc33 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Posted January 22, 2013 Why am I not surprised! Thanks, ill talk to him about it
JoeyB Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 If I remember correctly, our own Freddy333 took parts from three 24h GMT hands and soldered them together to make one perfect final hand. Perhaps you could join two sacrificial "short" hour hands together in the middle and make it long? Freddy will know. Yes he did. I copied his method on my first small GMT hand. On my 6204 I made the second and hour hands from pieces of hands. It's supposed to have the longer ones. Maybe some day... .
freddy333 Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 Yes, you will likely have to 'roll' your own hour hand (out of 2 normal sized hands) since I have not seen any aftermarket hands of the appropriate length. Though you might check with MY & Ming to see if they can have 1 made for you.
denimhead Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 Ooooooooooo tell us more! B This beauty arrived from Phong yesterday and my dial and hands arrived this morning after a visit to our favourite UK modder
denimhead Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 Now that's nice!! I love it CC My 1030 is currently being 'looked at' by my watchmaker. I'm praying that its ok as it arrived in a right rough state. Purchased from an honourable member over at VRF. In 'perfect running condition' Hmmm not really.
cc33 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Posted January 23, 2013 CC My 1030 is currently being 'looked at' by my watchmaker. I'm praying that its ok as it arrived in a right rough state. Purchased from an honourable member over at VRF. In 'perfect running condition' Hmmm not really. I hope it's not too bad, sorry to hear that but a good watchmaker should be able to set it straight Good luck
Nanuq Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 Oooooooooooooooooooooo, nice case! That one's going to be a looker! And coincidentally, it's born the same quarter and year as my 6536/1. The gods have smiled on this project! Now cc33, the bar has been raised. Let's see some 6200 loveliness!
denimhead Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 I hope it's not too bad, sorry to hear that but a good watchmaker should be able to set it straight Good luck Had the results of the movement strip down by my watchmaker and it only needs a new Balance wheel and hair spring. Which there happens to be one of on VRF! This has been my easiest Franken build to date, unbelievable
cc33 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Posted January 24, 2013 That's great news! I can't wait to see the completed watch, I think it will be amazing
Valty Posted January 24, 2013 Report Posted January 24, 2013 Hey cc33, just tried to PM you but your inbox seems to be full...!
cc33 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Posted January 24, 2013 Hey cc33, just tried to PM you but your inbox seems to be full...! Sorry, fixed
Valty Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 CC My 1030 is currently being 'looked at' by my watchmaker. I'm praying that its ok as it arrived in a right rough state. Purchased from an honourable member over at VRF. In 'perfect running condition' Hmmm not really. I had the same "problem" when buying a *simple* 1575 on VRM... Was "keeping good time and running fine"... My WM told me 1 week earlier it runs about 1,5 hours more a day... Holy crap ! I hate this feeling ! Hope you will get your movement in good running conditions soon I think I have some feedback to leave on VRF... Sorry, fixed :) BTW, your 6200 project is lovely...!!!! You guys really give me the want to make an early sub... !
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