marrickvilleboy Posted January 11, 2014 Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Hi all, Thanks for all that has helped answer questions - in particular, Aeromatic. I thought i'll share with you guys this build - This is now completed. The craving was actually after a blue dial and bezel tudor - but when I found the genuine black dial, I thought i'll just stick to black for now. Maybe in the future, I can find the blue parts and switch over! Firstly, lets start with the cost breakdown for anyone hoping to do the same in the future. There are two approaches to building this: 1) Budget Build: Using TD products 2) Standard Build: Using Yuki products I went with the budget build as using Yuki products sends you towards the $800 mark. Here's the breakdown including shipping prices: Tudor 9411 Budget Build: TD 1680 = $148 Yuki dial and hands = $113 / I managed to get a gen dial for $90 and aftermarket hands for $15 ETA 2783 movement = $35 ETA stem = $14 Caseback engraving = $75 For a total of ~$385 Tudor 9411 Standard Build: Yuki Case = $580 Yuki dial and hands = $113 ETA 2783 movement = $35 ETA stem = $14 Crown = $30-60 Bracelet = $65 For a total of ~$850 Now obviously Yuki will have the correct engraving on the lugs and backcase which the budget build will not have but to me this is less important. Anyway, here's what I started off with. 1) Took the TD case and shaved the crown guards and faded the bezel insert...The dial was then repainted - not perfect but I think its acceptable 2) The clasp has the two ridges on the flip lock buckle, that was sanded down to look more like the 93150. Quite a enjoyable build and think it turned out ok - let me know your comments and what else you think I can do to make it better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outline Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Gen dial looks amazing, but how and who will be able to repair it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Good work sourcing a damaged dial for $90! Could you show a profile picture of the cg side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Dial looks great considering. However, if you're using a gen dial, you might as well go with a gen crown and tube. They make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 2783 has the same feet location as a 2824/2836/2846? I alwqys thought it was different. Anyways, excellent thread. I couldnt have come across it at a better time :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Thanks for comments guys. To answer: 1) I have repainted the damaged parts to the best that I can. Picture show the worse of the repaint - is not obvious in real life. 2) gen crown would put me back 60-70 bucks - not sure if worth it 3) 2783/4 dial feet different to 2824 so will need to cut off feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Just completed and pics added to answer some of the other members questions..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypunch Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Love it so far! The crystal and crown could use an update though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Love it so far! The crystal and crown could use an update though... yeah I agree the crown is just ugly but even the 703 doesnt look much better (still dwarfs the short crown guards) I could try and shorten the existing crown more...maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 So just to confirm , the 2784's dial feet are NOT the same placement of the ETA 2824-2??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Love it so far! The crystal and crown could use an update though... Im with him but overall it looks good mate good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I hate you, now I want one to with the Yuki case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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