davids100 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Hi Folks What about posting your best build and have a contest here? Might be your favorite one and not obliged to be the most accurate one. We reset the contest every month so we can change our best build if we have a new one during the year. One small present for the winner every month. Yeah guys, i'll send to the winner an item as a reward for his achievement and keep members sharing their passion. If it occurs that I win a contest, I'll give the present to the second. In case of draw, a present for each! Nothing fancy regarding the freebie, a NATO strap or a goodie related to the particular build that won the contest. End of posting 28th of each month. Voting starting from 29th till the end of the month. One build posted per member, spec list and short story to illustrate the journey to make it possible. One pic also to keep the thread easy to read. Last comment: what make it special to you. I'm starting first: My 1665 DRSD. MBW pieces with a huge case reshaping and polishing to gen spec. Gen T39 Whoopy Mark 2 dial Yuki hands Swiss low beat ETA Bought this one in M2M deal and with the help of my friend Rolojack get it improved to a look that is 99% gen. Why is she special to me? Only rep I have that doesn't bother my mine with a repetitive voice saying : "it's a rep, you know it's a rep. Put a gen back on your wrist". Your turn, let's the build porn begins! Tapatalked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 I second......+ this news: http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-industry-news/philippe-cousteaus-rolex-sea-dweller-sells-for-183750-at-antiquorum-auction/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 My LV Just need a NATO for it haha Specc Sean case Genuine insert Genuine crystal Genuine tube and crown Custom Dial ,LN TC dial with indices from TC LV..The LN dial TC have a very good print! DWO from the last BP Perfect print and centered date Bracelet WM9 V3 clasp from TC Eta 2824 with custom ringIt looks like there is a gap between the sels but its 100tight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davids100 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Great pics Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Great idea! Keep em coming boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 great builds! wish i had the skills. im happy if i can fix a minor issue without messing something up completely i did manage to mod a 1680 but nothing half as good as these. im always amazed at the skill some of the forum members have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Just another old ragged 1675 PCG. [/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Ok I'll bite 5517 from PT 703 crown WSO insert, Yuki pearl Shaped CGs and softened case ETA 2846 Aged Ingod44 dial Aged Raffles sword hands Phoenix strap 5513 from PC Singer dial Yuki insert, Athaya pearl Athaya 702 crown & tube Tudor ETA hands ETA 2846 Drilled lug holes Shaped CGs Softened case 1665 from PC 703 crown Singer dial Yuki insert and pearl Polexpete DWO Shaped CGs Softened case Tudor ETA hands ETA 2846 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Ok I'll bite 5513 from PC Singer dial Yuki insert, Athaya pearl Athaya 702 crown & tube Tudor ETA hands ETA 2846 Drilled lug holes Shaped CGs Softened case Nice job!! I love your 5513 - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 One more 5513 PCG (re-worked from PT 1680 case) Yuki insert, pearl and dial ETA 2846 Tudor ETA hands Clark bezel set Athaya 702 crown and tube B&L leather strap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Ooh. What dial did you put in that PT1680 and what crystal is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I've posted this before( http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/173625-finished-rolex-1016-build/ ) but as it was my first build that I've done I thought I would post it in for the comp (though there is stiff competition). My Rolex 1016 JMB Vintage Explorer Case (set including crown, crystal, tube, caseback etc etc) Yuki 1016 Dial Combination of Yuki and Clark hands (for ETA) (due to bending hands in my inexperience) Gen ETA 2824-2 (from vintage donor watch) Previously I was wearing it with the original JMB dial on a leather nato strap that I had lying around (was 22mm so it didn't fit quite right with the 20mm lugs) but I decided that when I ordered the dial I would also order a bracelet. Wanting to keep the price of this build down as low as possible for the moment I chose the "Rolex 20mm Solid replacement Bracelet" (marked 93135). For me this really completed the tool watch look that I was going for. The reason that I chose a 1016 is that I like the simplicity of the vintage rolex (that doesn't scream that it's a rolex) and that it is a tool watch that I can keep on my wrist and it should be fine to wear in (as opposed to some watches that I have worn that have left me scared of scratching it for fear of ruining it). I'm glad to have finally completed my first build after waiting so long to buy my first rep (which died very soon after) I know that I should be able to trust this watch to not die quite so soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davids100 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 So amazed too see the level of achievement you guys can deliver !!! Tapatalked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abzack Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 All very nice builds. Great idea for a thread. I've done 3 builds for myself, and I submit 2 of those here for your entertainment. The 7021/0 started life as a 1680. Mods are dial, hands, bezel insert, bezel tension ring, crown, ETA 2824-2, and 93150 bracelet. The Date-Day started as a Day-Date. Mods are dial, hands and new DG-2812. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Ooh. What dial did you put in that PT1680 and what crystal is that? A Yuki 6538 and Clark T19 crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 I can't say I have a favorite as I love all my 17 vintage rollies, but I'll put my 1016 on the table as the case reshaping job was not an easy task..... And rather exciting to do ! See all pics and specs here : http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/169685-rolex-1016-built-mod-a-jmb-case-to-gen-specs-lots-of-pics/?hl=%2Brolojack+%2B1016#entry1333458 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davids100 Posted October 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 This 1016 is insane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 rolojack: I meant to ask you in your build thread, but what did you use as a crystal for your 1016? Did you sand the edges of a beveled crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 rolojack: I meant to ask you in your build thread, but what did you use as a crystal for your 1016? Did you sand the edges of a beveled crystal? Yes I did. I modified a Clarks as no aftermarket had the look of the crystals I could see on gens.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenM Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I can't say I have a favorite as I love all my 17 vintage rollies, but I'll put my 1016 on the table as the case reshaping job was not an easy task..... And rather exciting to do ! That is a stunning 1016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yes I did. I modified a Clarks as no aftermarket had the look of the crystals I could see on gens.... Terrific job! A couple of years ago, I found a generic Swiss-made crystal that had a profile almost exactly the same as a domed Tropic 22. Unfortunately, the optics were all wrong (looking straight at the dial, it was as if it was encircled by a dark shadow), so I had to toss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchaddict Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Some of my latest builds... PBDad Heritage Submariner #20/60 MMM Franken Day-Date Franken 6263 Franken 16520 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 1665 built several years ago. Detailed build threadhttp://www.rwgforum.net/topic/129985-drsd-project-its-back/?hl=drsd This was my first "major' build and one of my favorite watches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunvaakaren Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Here is mine. Built by the greatest misiekped this month. BK Sean Yachtmaster 16622 Service y3135 Gen blue dial 116622 Gen hands 116622 Gen Date disc Gen Crystal Gen Crown TC Yachtmaster Bracelet and clasp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davids100 Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Guys let's see your builds, surely someone has a vintage Daytona or Monte Carlo to share??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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