jackflash Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Go easy with the ageing. Mine says hi too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Yeah I definitely am one to lean on the side of caution rather than over-doing it or ruining it. Some people want the watch to look like it's been through hell and back... honestly the pictures are very sharp, it's more neutral and pleasing in person. I did over-do it a little bit by the "10" where the tool slipped and bit some of the face. Probably not the last insert I ever have on it or try thanks for the reply 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice work. At least you are trying. That's the key here. Nobody can fault you for that! As you said, it's probably not the last insert you'll have on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Drilled two lug holes today. Had to order bits and an arbor and such from MSC. The first two went reasonably smoothly, but then I got hungry and tired and broke two bits. Now to order 4 more bits, just in case, and try again later in the week. Very happy with the result! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looks good. You are courageous for taking this on. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thank you! With the setup we have the only real danger is $15 bits snapping off.. I get them from MSC, high speed steel, carbide / tungsten mix, 1.3mm We set the milling machine to 60 revolutions, very very slow speed, actually as slow as it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Since I'm not shy, here I am at work - and once I figure out how to stop breaking bits, we might offer our services. There's a shaper, lathe, milling machine, press, grinder and lapper in this shop owned by my brother. I'm in white t-shirt in the middle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Coming soon! Bevels!!! New gen bezel assembly / insert w/ correct vintage pearl Dial & hands relume by Dazza himself Proper lug-hole size - drilled out personally. I'll post pics as soon as it's complete and back together. Will be adding a 7206 style rivet bracelet as well for summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Sweet! This is awesome. Thanks for keeping this updated. You have a great arsenal of equipment to work with. Looking forward to seeing the next stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Sweet! This is awesome. Thanks for keeping this updated. You have a great arsenal of equipment to work with. Looking forward to seeing the next stage! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Great little journey this build has taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks, it's been a really fun process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 dial is finished by Dazza - on it's way back to me. Case is with DBane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Here is case with lugs drilled and gen-bars in place. This is pre-bevels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yes. Lookin' good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Here is case with lugs drilled and gen-bars in place. This is pre-bevels. Beautiful, I can't wait to see it finished. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Technically not with me yet.. still in transit. did you do the original case modding? sides have been rounded over quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Here is case with lugs drilled and gen-bars in place. This is pre-bevels.bro, is that the same case i have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Similar case - both were sourced from Dave Miller. I've got DBane working on mine right now, excited to see the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 It doesn't look overworked, maybe your, emmmm, picture taking ability, hahahah. I can't wait till to see what dbane does with it, it'll be magical. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Technically not with me yet.. still in transit. did you do the original case modding? sides have been rounded over quite a bit. MillerDave did the case up a bit, not quite sure what he started with, maybe a 1680 case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 It doesn't look overworked, maybe your, emmmm, picture taking ability, hahahah. I can't wait till to see what dbane does with it, it'll be magical. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes, they are just crappola iPhone pics - but when DBane is done with it, it'll be right. Plus will have proper insert, new genuine T-19 Rolex plexi, and working on a great bracelet. Most importantly (to me) is the beating heart, genuine cal.1520 keeping COSC grade time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Dazza has delivered!! Hopefully this is a half-decent pic, taken on Canon EOS with 35mm lens. I don't have a macro-lens yet. The lettering on the dial for some reason looks like garbage on here, but looks just fine in person. The lume plots are what make it great, and matching hands with pearl. Will go great on a nicely faded insert. Once DBane is done with the case this beauty is going to live on my wrist! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Looks awesome, will definitely follow topic to see progress . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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