cc33 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Hello, just wanted to show off the final product. I'm pretty happy with it. I thought I bought gen hands on ebay but a vrf'er informed me that they were fake, so I cancelled the transaction. I think if I can ever find them, the gen hands would be the icing on this cake! On to the next...
mjmj Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 WOW CC. This is just simply stunning. Its jawdropping stuff. Wear it well. I hope that you 've been able to resolve the saga with Minh.
panerai153 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Man, that's great. by the way I saw two sets of 6538 hands on sale on the VRM today. One set looked pretty good, the second one was a little more "worn" but certainly usable.
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Posted February 20, 2013 Really, cool thanks! I haven't checked in the past few days
eduardor Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 wow! it looks great cc! congrats! what are the specs on this baby?
Ephry73 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Now that's straight to the point. I have to say, nothing more, nothing less than what's necessary. Let me know if you need me to do a dive test CC Looks awesome!
Nanuq Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Many, many years ago I posted up pics of a "finally got it" watch. Demsey came in late and posted something I'll never forget. It was along the lines of... You know the Indiana Jones movie where they haul out the Ark of the Covenant and everyone gathers around while they pry it open? Then everyone gazes at the spectacle ... the wonder of what lies before them ... as their faces melt off? Yeah, that's what I'm feeling right now. 1
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks E, I won't be swimming with it unfortunately, don't trust these old models with only twin lock I believe, and old crystals. Specs r Minh case and crown Gen Bezel and insert Gen t-17 and 1030 movement Redial done using an original plate Michael Young hands Gen rivet band
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Posted February 20, 2013 Thank you N! I'm so happy to finally be able to wear and enjoy it. It's been an interesting ride to say the least but it all came together and the ebay dial saved the day
freddy333 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 I cannot quite put my finger on what it is, but there is something (other than its pristine newness) not right about the crown. Other than that, the watch looks great.
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Posted February 20, 2013 Thank you, I saw a gen crown for 400 euros on vrf today but would the gen crown screw into the rep tube? Doubt it..
JoeyB Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks E, I won't be swimming with it unfortunately, don't trust these old models with only twin lock I believe, and old crystals. I built my pressure tester from this tutorial http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/75389-build-a-pressure-tester-for-30-dollars/ After I assemble the case, but before I install the movement, I seal all the gaskets with silicone lube per Rolexaddict and test. The twinlock hold fine, no failures yet, including the old style external 'O' ring tube with the 6mm Brevet crown from Rafflestime, and the UV glued crystals in the reps. I wouldn't dive with one, but it takes the worry out of being near water or getting it wet.
JoeyB Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 Many, many years ago I posted up pics of a "finally got it" watch. Demsey came in late and posted something I'll never forget. It was along the lines of... You know the Indiana Jones movie where they haul out the Ark of the Covenant and everyone gathers around while they pry it open? Then everyone gazes at the spectacle ... the wonder of what lies before them ... as their faces melt off? Yeah, that's what I'm feeling right now.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1361328232.073185.jpg That is Demsey...
Akira Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 I like it very much CC! Great stuff! Demsey came in late and posted something I'll never forget. Where the [censored] is Dems btw? I haven't seen him around in years.
sgtguk Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 beautiful piece mate wear it in good health !
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