aeromatic Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) As a contrast to my vintage sub builds i have added another Fantasy watch to the stable a ceramic milsub big crown , i dident want to start with a ceramic sub case and shave the cgs so i decided to use a helenarou (6538) sterile case ,the helenarou coin edge bezel could not take a ceramic bezel insert so my good friend Andreas came to the rescue and milled out a bezel using a stainless steel washer I had a vision in mind of a milsub with a ceramic green insert to go with a nato green military strap so here it is ! Specs Helenarou case Homemade bezel by Andreas(member georgeloiz) Panis carved green ceramic insert Helenarou t- dial Helenarou milsub hands Gen 2824-2 eta movement Green military style strap Helenarou stock crystal with AR Helenarou sterile big crown (i will change to a rolex logo crown later) Thanks to Andreas Edited February 20, 2014 by aeromatic
asciwhite Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 Awesome!! And since Olive Drab is my favorite color this hits a home run with me
aeromatic Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 Awesome!! And since Olive Drab is my favorite color this hits a home run with me Thanks asciwhite !!! appreciate it !!!!
aeromatic Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 You need a military bezel, man I wish i could find a ceramic one !!!
asciwhite Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 It just needs a 8mm athaya crown & tube now brother
aeromatic Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 It just needs a 8mm athaya crown & tube now brother Yes it does i have a helenarou rolex brevet big crown on my yuki 6538 i will put that on this watch and replace it with a athaya brevet !!!! as this watch has replaced larger bezel the athaya crown will sit close to the case and catch on the bezel helenarou tubes stick out a lot !!
aeromatic Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Posted February 20, 2014 Actually i find the gen milsub insert to fussy with the all around markers i prefer the submariners clean simple look and besides this is not meant to be an exact replica it is a fantasy or homage to the milsub !!!
asciwhite Posted February 20, 2014 Report Posted February 20, 2014 I like it just the way the bezel is now... Looks good! You can matte it down a bit if you want to go for the "milsub no reflections look" but now is good
droptopman Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 Great looking piece here. Great colors and dig those hands. Love the vintages with no date/cyclops. I have been sourcing parts for a GMT 6542 Pepsi build and I am contemplating having custom white dial made with no date. Be total fantasy watch but be cool to me. The one off Pan Am no date GMT....Putting that on a nato as well.
vlydog Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 Very nice indeed. It would great if you could add some fade to the bezel. Love the look!
aeromatic Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks guys ! has anyone ever matted a ceramic insert before cant be easy being a tough none scratch material ?
aeromatic Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Great looking piece here. Great colors and dig those hands. Love the vintages with no date/cyclops. I have been sourcing parts for a GMT 6542 Pepsi build and I am contemplating having custom white dial made with no date. Be total fantasy watch but be cool to me. The one off Pan Am no date GMT....Putting that on a nato as well. Thanks droptopman ! i am planning a GMT 6542 too pepsi and i would like to make it a no date JMB is engraving me the PAN-AM backcase i need a white dial and GMT movement custom white dial sounds great who can make them i was going to get a ingod dial but im not sure the date wheel will match up to the ETA gmt as they are made for gen rolex movements Edited February 21, 2014 by aeromatic
samhouston Posted February 21, 2014 Report Posted February 21, 2014 very unique , love it, beautiful piece !! enjoy
aeromatic Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 very unique , love it, beautiful piece !! enjoy Thanks samhouston ! i will !
aeromatic Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 Here is the parnis case i used for my fantasy blue snowflake build which can be used if crown guards are preferred !
aeromatic Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Posted February 21, 2014 Nice work looks great Thanks StormTrooper4 !!!!
aeromatic Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Posted February 24, 2014 I love it! Thanks fitmic !!!!
mir36 Posted February 28, 2014 Report Posted February 28, 2014 Awesome! I have a feeling you've inspired a few folks to embark on similar builds. You've inspired me! 1
aeromatic Posted February 28, 2014 Author Report Posted February 28, 2014 Awesome! I have a feeling you've inspired a few folks to embark on similar builds. You've inspired me! Thank you for your kind words ! i look forward to seeing them !!!!
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