Beachcomber Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 This is going to look fantastic when finished! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Working on putting together a great 9135 bracelet as well. Ordered the rep links, and a genuine clasp. Sourcing gen end-pieces and will have bracelet stamped and aged, should come together nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Working on putting together a great 9135 bracelet as well. Ordered the rep links, and a genuine clasp. Sourcing gen end-pieces and will have bracelet stamped and aged, should come together nicely.how will you get it stamped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 how will you get it stamped? Well I asked Joe (NeckyZips) if he can do it, if not I've got a couple other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Well I asked Joe (NeckyZips) if he can do it, if not I've got a couple other options.cool, What bracelet midlinks did u buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Working on putting together a great 9135 bracelet as well. Ordered the rep links, and a genuine clasp. Sourcing gen end-pieces and will have bracelet stamped and aged, should come together nicely.this is getting better and better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Macros. Case reshaped, beveled, rebrushed, polished, aged.. etc.. Before: After: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Macros. Case reshaped, beveled, rebrushed, polished, aged.. etc.. Before: After:nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Oh my, beautiful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Wow! Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm positively thrilled! He is truly a masterful craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I cobbled together a bracelet today using a gen 93150 clasp and generic links, I have gen end-pieces on the way. Still working on stamping the links. I also ordered a nice olive strap from Worn and Wound that is Horween leather, it's pretty distinct looking and I think it'll make a good match, also have the single-keeper Nato style from Hodinkee that is Horween Shell Cordovan. 3 good strap options for when it goes back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Cut The chase and sell it to me when Your Done with it Haha just kidding Lovely build Will watch this closely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wow. Awesome work dbane. That is some serious modding with wonderful results. Dbane = the case whisperer @508 you really gotta be excited. You have really worked on this project. Cool watching it come together. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks! I am beyond excited. Watching this come together, learning from mistakes, trying some of the mods myself, selecting the pieces, working with these genuine craftsman we have here in our community... it's all made it truly very special. For what is typically, if found, a $35,000 to $40,000 watch I will have the same (pretty damn close) for a good bit under $5k. I couldn't have done it without you guys, and also seeing many other members immaculate builds that egged me on to do better. I'll post pics as soon as it's back together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 So excited to get this thing all back together. Here's another shot from DBane with crown in and the strap I ordered from Worn and Wound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 What an incredible build. This is down right inspiring! Wearable artwork made by artists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Wow Very nice work Looking great, can't wait to see it all together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Two thumbs up! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 The mid-case arrived today from Dbane - absolutely lovely work all the way around. Very pleased, a real gentleman and craftsman. I am excited to cobble it all back together this week! I'll post detailed pictures when it's all back together and a complete build-sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Here's a few more shots before it goes back together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Unbelievably gorgeous, can't wait to see this on your wrist. The dial is amazing! I also love the fade on that insert. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Oooooh, that case damn!!! Pcg at its best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Wow some amazing work on that case !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 IT IS FINISHED!!! Rolex 1966 "5513" Gilt Underline Submariner Genuine Rolex Cal.1520 movement, +/- 3 seconds per day, completely serviced and rebuilt by master watchmaker Reshaped 1680 case by DBane to 1966 Point Crown Guard 5513, bevels re-cut, significant shaping work done Mid-Case engraving done by NeckyZips Genuine Rolex T-19 plexi Genuine 5512 caseback with affixed NOS Genuine 5513 factory sticker, pre-hologram Genuine 700 crown and tube Genuine 2mm spring-bars (not employed at the moment as they didn't fit this bracelet) (found them!!) Yuki Dial & Hands relumed and aged by Daz Genuine bezel assembly OEM aged/faded insert from Daz (I also have genuine insert as well, but prefer this "ghost-like" insert) StoneP sourced rivet 7206 style bracelet, also have horween shell cordovan and worn&wound horween straps What do you all think? I took some shots with the Canon 35mm DSLR, and I took some with the iPhone and OlloClip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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