finished this vintage franken explorer 5500 ..what do you guys think?

[kin tama]

i went for a weathered in the wild approach on this one..what do you think? ...ingredients are

 

gen 5500 case unpolished warts and all

gen crystal used

gen crown

yuki dial aged and attached with dial dots

2824 clone

raffles movement holder dremeled to fit

hands of unknown lineage (parts drawer)     kind regards,

                                                                                          kt

[fitmic]

I am no expert, but I love it!

Well done.

[blue.]

That is a sweet result. Wear it well

[mjmj]

Very nice work!! Love it

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[monkeypunch]

Let's see some more pics!

[highoeyazmuhudee]

very nice.

 

should be low beat (2846)movement though, no?

[superlative]

Sweet!

[DVNE]

nice! I have a gen case and same yuki dial that I have been meaning to piece together. Only thing holding me back is sourcing a crown. This thread may have reignited the flame behind my rear to source the parts I need.

[jmb]

Gnarly, Dude!