chiman12 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I finally received the last part that I need to complete my 6542 build. I procrastinated for some time getting a GMT drive wheel for the movement I used in my 6542 build. I can finally introduce my build and an interesting one it is! I've been following the great 6542 builds of JoeyB and freddy333 and decided to use a modern movement...a 2893-2. Sure the beat is wrong, but parts are plentiful...and no...I would not attempt to use a Zodiac 75B for this GMT build. Now the interesting part of the build. Nice and thin case...no not a silix...not even Nathalie or Phong...It is an aftermarket Tudor 7924 case. This case was completely wrong for a 7924 build, but perfect for a 6542 build! I did use a gen crown...so is it considered as a franken build? The 116 crystal is aftermarket and I really like the sloped edge of the crystal and fit the profile of the bezel perfectly, creating a single sloped line. I sourced my bezel assembly and insert (sorry Joey) from Nathalie. I had to modify the case a bit to get a perfect fit for the bezel. And the completed watch with a Yuki 7206 bracelet Unfortunately I don't have a 747 Pan Am model available, so I had to use an airline with similar colors. Since I fly with them a lot... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Wow awesome Chi, you always build the coolest watches! What happened to your Zodiac movement Cornino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well done! I used an ETA 2893-2 in my first build and later changed it to a modded ETA 2846. The ETA 2893-2 is a really nice movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Welcome to the 6542 club. Very nice build. I think the 2893-2 is a great choice if you aren't a fanatic about a slow beat movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Amazing, Chi, and great job repurposing that 7924 case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Good work! Love the artistic nature it takes to build the vintage look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very nice Chi. Always with the best builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Excellent A few builder questions. With the 2893, how was the stem alignment? Did you need a custom mounting ring? What hands fit the 2893? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Another beauty Chi! Way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very Nice Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue. Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Great Build, Chiman! Allow me to propose you an idea about an addition to the back case (not my parts... though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Very nice Chiman, i could probably make you a very nice Roulette datewheel for your 2893 if you interested Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Thanks everyone! Wow awesome Chi, you always build the coolest watches! What happened to your Zodiac movement Cornino? M...it blewed up...blewed up good...couldn't find the parts, so went with a 2836 GMT movement Excellent A few builder questions. With the 2893, how was the stem alignment? Did you need a custom mounting ring? What hands fit the 2893? Thanks! yes...there has to be modifications involved...I had to grind the Silty movement ring down, in addition to the back side of the dial to reduce the overall height. Great Build, Chiman! Allow me to propose you an idea about an addition to the back case (not my parts... though) NICE! I just might consider that! Very nice Chiman, i could probably make you a very nice Roulette datewheel for your 2893 if you interested Cheers P. Thanks P...I'll PM you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Really nice watch chiman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Beautiful build chi! Where did you source that tudor case its spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks once again guys! Beautiful build chi! Where did you source that tudor case its spot on! I bought it as a slim cased 7922, but with the rehaut opening being 27mm, proper sub dials wouldn't fit. I eventually binned the whole watch and moved the dial to different builds. I was actually going to sell the case set, but looked at the side profile of the case and said to myself...this case has a great profile for a 6542 build! An interesting note is that the case will fit a 390 movement, which would indicate that a Rolex 1065 movement may fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Damn! Cant stop comming back at this thread. Lovely watch. Where could i find one of those slim cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 E...I really can't tell you as I bought this case almost 4 years ago and I don't think that member is around anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eduardor Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 No problem Chiman, thanks anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Stunning piece. I love the insertWear it in good health.CatsSent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Thanks Cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Are you bored with it yet chi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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