denimhead Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Well you know how it goes with Vintage Rolex, you strive to build the best you can. In my case a Phong based 6538, Gen 1030 movement etc. Then you sell it! I missed the watch that much i decided that i needed another one but being a bit tight for cash at the moment i was interested in seeing if i could put one together on a really tight budget. The recipe is- Tiger Projects case set, looks the same as the Original slim Silix case so quite pleased with that. Bezels rubbish and nothing close to Gen but with a bit of ageing it does the job. Stuck with the Tiger crystal as it sat nice and low and is watertight Aged the Tiger insert to a nice Ghost silver grey Athaya tube and crown, not pleasant to fit as you need to drill out the existing hole then re-tap it. But worth the effort CWP Long Seconds Hand, closer to Gen in terms of shape and length UK supplier hour and minute hands, chrome plating sanded off Big Daz did his work on the dial and hands, I decided that i really wanted a cleaner looking dial this time rather than total Tritium melt down. I like it for a change. work traded for some of my handy work(hows thats DeepSea working out Daz?) Eta 2846 i bought on the Bay for $30.00 That was a steal It will soon be sporting a very nice Vintage NOS Riveted bracelet courtesy of Nanuq, once I've attacked it with grit paper and stones. Thanks Pal All in for about $250.00 Not bad then considering a Gen would be around $45,000.00 DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Good on ya mate, looks great enjoy the trip too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 What a spectacular result! Nicely done. Remember in Spain, there is coral. And coral is a fantastic way to get some authentic aging on an "old" watch. But be careful, it cuts the hell out of your arms at the same time. Have a great trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks great DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Upon return you should make another for me! Enjoy the trip!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I have a build very similar, and I'm very happy with it. Amazing watch for the money;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not too sure about what appear to be swirl marks on the sides, but, otherwise, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks great. What is the link to the Tiger cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Not too sure about what appear to be swirl marks on the sides, but, otherwise, well done. Yeah not sure what that is Fred, i'll get the cape cod out tonight Looks great. What is the link to the Tiger cases? Here you go mate www.tiger-concept.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Look great mate project dssd is nearly complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Well Done ! i have just purchased a budget tiger case myself but im a told its dial size is 28mm not much available dials that size what size dial do you have in there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxds Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 That is good looking. Sent Via Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Regarding the dial size, the case is desiged for a Gen spec dial at around 26mm. I bought a Helenarou glossy dial and had to reduce it as it was 28mm. If I'd known then I'd have used an ingod one. Cheers DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdubis Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Any source for a Pearl?Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9505 avec Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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