My next project for the lady

[netniet]

After finishing my 5514 build I couldn't decide what my next build would be. I got inspired by the beautiful 6542 and the big crown builds, but I could not decide which one to build. Then I found last week a very nice Rolex 1225 movement on Ebay, and I started searching for info about the watch where it belongs to.

It came from a Rolex 6694, and to me this is a very classic looking watch which is also not flashy or blingy, it is just a nice watch.

The watch case is without crown 34mm, and with crown 38mm, so for my wrist it is on the small side, but perfect for my gf's wrist. So I decided my next project would be to build a nice looking watch for her. If she is happy with this build she hopefully would not complain about the following Franken project.

I have seen some nice examples with a gilt dial, and some with a perfect NOS looking dial. I do like the gilt dial look, but if I can find a reasonable priced NOS dial I will go for that. I have already seen some good priced gen parts, so probably this will be a full gen build.

What do you guys think of this brown gilt dial look, or is black better looking? (This is not mine, but I hope to build something like this)

[freddy333]

I think a woman would prefer the black 1.

[panerai153]

I agree with Freddy, and if your GF is like most women, she isn't going to like that "vintage" look. Most women ( and I'm painting with a broad brush here) like watches that are nice and new looking. They don't all have to have all the bling, with diamond bezels and MOP dials, but they don't want something that looks like you bought for 2 dollars at a flea market.

So NOS or refinished dial, same with the hands, nice polished case, good quality strap and you should be good to go.

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[Ezio]

I agree with Freddy, and if your GF is like most women, she isn't going to like that "vintage" look. Most women ( and I'm painting with a broad brush here) like watches that are nice and new looking. They don't all have to have all the bling, with diamond bezels and MOP dials, but they don't want something that looks like you bought for 2 dollars at a flea market.

So NOS or refinished dial, same with the hands, nice polished case, good quality strap and you should be good to go.

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Agere with both of Them vintage dial is a no go in most cases

Looking forward to see the complete watch

Edited September 8, 2014 by Ezio