edgematic1 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Hi guys, Many of you know that I was working on a 1:1 datewheel project. It took a long time because I had some issues with a supplier in Asia. Then I went to a Swiss supplier, it also took a long time but we are finally there! The datewheels are finished. Please see the pics for those that are interested. Next thing I will do is ask a watchmaker to install one datewheel, if it fits (it should and I'm 99% sure it will) then I will put them up for sale. Original thread: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/153440-custom-datewheel-for-franken-ap-roo-are-you-interested-how-many-to-produce/ Here are the first pics: with a white background to show the offwhite colour: in my scanner: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Well done mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sander Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 hup hup hup.... put them in an envelope and send them to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 In the meantime I tried to fit the datewheel to a A2824, afaik the datewheels of an 2892A2 and a 2824 are the same. Since the LWO283 uses a 2892A2 this makes sense as far as the fitment goes. The date window of the LWO has a width of 2,63mm and heigt of 2mm, the numbers need to fit that window. This is positive as well. I used my caliper to show the dimensions of the window. Then I made a window in autocad and printed in 1:1, I cut out the window (although not good) but it shows that it fits in the window as well. Here are the pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I may be an idiot...but why are you shooting through a baggy in the first few pics? Is there a mag in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamztio Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 (edited) I may be an idiot...but why are you shooting through a baggy in the first few pics? Is there a mag in there? Maybe to get the effect when the cyclops is installed? Edited April 25, 2013 by jamztio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 I may be an idiot...but why are you shooting through a baggy in the first few pics? Is there a mag in there? Yes, it's a cyclops for the LWO movement in there. It's not at the correct height (so incorrect magnification) but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Gotcha...that's what I figured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Looking forward to receiving mine!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 BTW: I realize this was a metric-ton of work, and even though I'm late to this party, I can see that you went the extra mile to make sure it's done right. Bravo. (so far...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 lol, yes, this wasn't an easy job... but to be honest, I do love these kind of projets... seriously. outside in the sun: inside: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Very Very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Print quality looks like it really lives up to expectations. This is really going to take the select few ultra-franken-ROOs out there to the next proverbial level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 Print quality looks like it really lives up to expectations. This is really going to take the select few ultra-franken-ROOs out there to the next proverbial level. the company who does it also makes dw's for big brands they are not cheap, but I'm really happy with the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted April 25, 2013 Report Share Posted April 25, 2013 the company who does it also makes dw's for big brands they are not cheap, but I'm really happy with the result As well you should be. They did a fantastic job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 edge-<br /><br />They look fantastic. Can't thank you enough for all your hardwork. My babies await. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptTripps Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Have you had a chance to install one in an LWO yet?Again....great job on this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I will be able to ship the datewheels this weekend - beginning next week. They will get shipped with tracking number. International shipping is $10.60 Price per datewheel is $51 If you want one, be fast, not many pieces were ordered. These should fit the 15300 as well. I tried to install it on the LWO yesterday, in the meanwhile I painted my datewindow as well... The cyclops looks a bit yellowish, it's not the correct cyclops. It looks great when direct light hits the DW. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, These datewheels were sold out, now I have produced a second batch. Available at http://www.datewheel.eu They are great for frankens but also to get your 14790, 15300 and 15400 RO closer to gen. An example of a 15400: Edited November 30, 2014 by edgematic1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Edge, Are you working on a DW for the A7750 ROO's ? I know that a few months back, there was a good bit of talk about DW's for the A7750's. I would expect that those would sell like hotcakes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgematic1 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Edge, Are you working on a DW for the A7750 ROO's ? I know that a few months back, there was a good bit of talk about DW's for the A7750's. I would expect that those would sell like hotcakes!! "would" sell, indeed. My last run was based upon members who were gonna buy one as well, a lot of them signed up, I made them and in the end when payment has to be made they go silent. So I don't feel like doing a run anymore to be honest. Forgot to mention that I only have about 6 dw's left for thos interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc0005 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I know that feeling. People request things to make when time come to pay they are gone. They are do not realized you invested your time, knowledge and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondtablepro Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Don't worry. You made a good product and by the time they are gone people will be mad they missed it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Don't worry. You made a good product and by the time they are gone people will be mad they missed it... I bought one, and may never franken a ROO, but if I do I'll have it!! Better to have and not need than need and not have!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asanibal Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Even for a RO 15300 or White 15400 IT is a must Edited April 9, 2015 by asanibal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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