misiekped Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Rolex experts, that's for you Let the pictures talk Hope you enjoyed Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Great job as always m. Gen dial, bezel, insert? BP case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Great eyes like always Also gen crystal, crown/tube and hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 What movement did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 gen 3185Dial and hands blue chromalight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 The BP case can accept a gen movement? Neat. Did it require much surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Major The crown position has to be redrilled and some mods inside the case Finally did it and will enjoy it for few weeks The only downside I hate 3185 date changing, pain in the ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I knew it was possible. But figured one would have to laser weld/fill the existing tube and then redrill and tap 0.05mm or so higher. Internal modifications not an easy task. Well done. I can appreciate the work that went into this. Stellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Thank you Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Wow what a job did you do all the work yourself ?? Its almost gen in my eyes wear it Well mate Its a keeper and if not call your friend over the pond ME Edited August 15, 2014 by Ezio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow what a job did you do all the work yourself ?? Its almost gen in my eyes wear it Well mate Its a keeper and if not call your friend over the pond ME Yes Ezio done by me It is a keeper, especially the movement assembled from scratch with parachrom hairspring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow that is some serious watch making skills. Beautiful piece and ever cooler that you built it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow. That's something, all right! Nice work. Right away in the first pic the insert jumped out at me as gen, but what threw me off was the rehaut engraving isn't aligned. I was going to guess Noob case with gen mods since the rehaut is shifted on the 9:00 marker like all of the early Noobs were. So how much was the 3185? Was it difficult to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netniet Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Holy smokes! Mike this really an amazing build, and shows your skills as a watchmaker. Wear it with pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 wow you did a great job over here! Some great pictures too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misiekped Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow. That's something, all right! Nice work. Right away in the first pic the insert jumped out at me as gen, but what threw me off was the rehaut engraving isn't aligned. I was going to guess Noob case with gen mods since the rehaut is shifted on the 9:00 marker like all of the early Noobs were. So how much was the 3185? Was it difficult to find? I didn't find 3185, I used 3135 mainplate which is base for any 31xx movements and assembled from parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 OMFG Quite some build. Respect goes out for that one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Impressive indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber22 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wow mate looks good as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wow, Mike. Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Mike stellar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaw6125 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Great work. I thought at first maybe you modded a yuki like before. Gen crystal and bezel stand out a mile. I'm jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Impressed. Respect. Looks superb! Well done my friend.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 The forum could use another watch maker with your skills. It is a GEN in my book. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech500 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Wowsers!! Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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