ubiquitous Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 From left to right: -El Primero project #2 (now with white dial) -El Primero project #1 -DW 6265 with Swiss Valjoux 23 transplanted and other mods -MBW 1665 modified with genuine parts -Frankenstein 16610 modified with TWG 21j Sub and genuine parts -Modded 16622 YM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 holy sweet moses! fantastic collection my man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Heavy metal indeed ! Very nice Ubi, very nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Very nice photo, I must say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Impressive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Which one do you use to tell time? What a wonderful collection of fine watches. You know, for sure, that you get my thumbsup! I am glad that I'm not alone with my obsessive compulsive disorder! Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 (edited) Ubi-Wan Kenobiquitous Edited November 21, 2006 by MAHLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I would say that 2,3, 4 get the most wrist time there, but that must be a hard choice every morning. Which one was the most satisfinig project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 what a way to rock man !! awsome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks for the kind words everyone. To answer a few questions... The El Primero Daytona gets the most wrist time out of the lot; almost every day actually. It's also one of my favorite builds to date. A bit more detail on each piece... The first on the left is my new Daytona project- This time, I went with an aftermarket case/bezel/crystal/caseback/pushers, genuine dial, gen hands, gen crown, gen bracelet with aftermarket ends and rep clasp. An El Primero 400 will be powering this one, as with the genuine 16520. Next to it is my first El Primero Daytona project- Genuine case/bezel/crystal/back, gen hands, gen crown/pushers, repainted dial on a genuine base. Movement is an El Primero 400 with an Ebel 134 rotor. Following is my DW 6265 with genuine Valjoux 23 transplanted in place of the mystery movement. Genuine Tropic 21 installed, along with genuine crown and springbars. On this one, a combination of V72, V23 and mystery movement hands were used. Ziggy did an excellent job with servicing and sorting out some small issues on this one. Turned out great! To the right of the DW is my MBW 1665. This one has been an involved project; lots of trial and error with parts, etc. This one has a Genuine T39 (flat), genuine insert, genuine crown and tube, slow beat 2846 (21600bph), watchmeister prototype v2.0 datewheel, lugs drilled, genuine springbars, genuine 78360 bracelet with 580 ends and 93150 clasp. Next up is my 16610 frankenstein. Started with a TW Best(?) case from EL, and added a TWG 21j dial, bracelet and caseback, then fitted a genuine insert, crown and tube. This one has a nice, deep rehaut, great 2.5x datemag and near invisible crown etch at 6:00 (visible with a loupe, and with the 'Service Replacement "S" at the base of the crown). Last but not least is my project 16622 from EL. So far, mods are at a minimum, but this one has reshaped CG's as well as a gen crown and tube installed. Waiting on a custom dial for this one... Unfortunately, I don't have any great pics of this one... unmodded pic CG's and tube with shaped guards. Left out a couple of others, as they will be departing the collection shortly. The Yacht-Master will be given to my Uncle in the next few weeks, so technically, I shouldn't have included it, but what the hey. Sorry for the old outdated pics.. I have not had much chance to take new ones as of late. Thanks for looking! R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 I want your VJ23 6265 I cant seem to find a VJ23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 -Frankenstein 16610 modified with TWG 21j Sub and genuine parts You looking after my sub, treating it well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hey Ubi, What was your address again? Great stuff my friend! -MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelamore Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 Speechless...you da man..Ubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 Superlative!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 What, no PAM's? Stunning collection. But don't wear that gen Daytona too often or you are going to lose your rep street creds. Seeing your SD makes me long for my beautiful White SD which, compliments of all your great help, sits with Rob awaiting that "crowning touch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 What, no PAM's? Stunning collection. But don't wear that gen Daytona too often or you are going to lose your rep street creds. Seeing your SD makes me long for my beautiful White SD which, compliments of all your great help, sits with Rob awaiting that "crowning touch". Crowns only this time... Can't wait to see your 1665 finished! With the finishing touch, it's going to look sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted November 26, 2006 Report Share Posted November 26, 2006 You have good taste my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 From left to right: -El Primero project #2 (now with white dial) -El Primero project #1 -DW 6265 with Swiss Valjoux 23 transplanted and other mods -MBW 1665 modified with genuine parts -Frankenstein 16610 modified with TWG 21j Sub and genuine parts -Modded 16622 YM Well done. If I were wearing a hat, it would be tipped in your direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 In my opinion, 16520 is one of the few rolex sportwatches that I prefer white dial instead of black dial. They all look too good, you must be happy to own those daytonas. Great job Ubi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 this is another one but cream dial that I envy... pic of the gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 whhhhoooaaaaa, now thats a niiiiice explorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannylovernr1 Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Extremely good, allright! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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