cc33 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Scope Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Wow,super nice!Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Bellissimo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Really, cool thanks! I haven't checked in the past few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Congrats. A real beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 wow! it looks great cc! congrats! what are the specs on this baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Beautiful! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monito1975 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 This is amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 What a stunner! Congrats mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 beautiful piece mate wear it in good health ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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