ww12345 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ooh, cool! Can he do issue numbers too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Does neck create cases ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I know that he does some vintage panerai-type cases, but I was referring to his ability to engrave. He has the ability to do both rotary and pantograph engravings. So if you can supply a case back, I'm sure he can help out. I'm currently getting some custom end links fabricated by him, the guy is a legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Also, I'd recommend dbane for case aging over Phong. Dbane's case aging yields a more dynamic/believable result (I've had 2 cases aged myself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for the tip Whoopy, do you think it is possible to engrave a sterile cartel bracelet 93150 on the final link ? If he can do that that would be great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'd sure think so! I'll pm you his email Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Cool! Mind sending an extra pm, whoopy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopy12 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 done and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Nice - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hey Ingelero, you got any more COMEX caseback pictures? Mine is missing issue numbers and I want to see what kind of fonts I should be looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Couple more update pics. Not finished yet, but almost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Couple more update pics. Not finished yet, but almost... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1422245843.112506.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1422245882.658905.jpg Could you please tell me what parts are you using with with your phong case ? Hey Ingelero, you got any more COMEX caseback pictures? Mine is missing issue numbers and I want to see what kind of fonts I should be looking for. I choose the little markers for my comex issue number on the caseback: This one is from Freddy, he used a phong case back as us, I have the exact same font for the little numbers. Edited January 26, 2015 by ingelero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I used: Phong midcase Startime bezel gen mk3 insert gen 702 crown and tube Startime/gen 93150 bracelet gen HEV Whoopy dial Clarks hands ETA 2879 Cool about the pics - I wondered if you had any more pics of gen cases with issue numbers showing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I used: Phong midcase Startime bezel gen mk3 insert gen 702 crown and tube Startime/gen 93150 bracelet gen HEV Whoopy dial Clarks hands ETA 2879 Cool about the pics - I wondered if you had any more pics of gen cases with issue numbers showing... Here is the big numbers with our caseback configuration: This is the mid numbers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 And what's the range? Big numbers early, then mid, then small? Or the reverse? It's too bad the info's not more available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 And what's the range? Big numbers early, then mid, then small? Or the reverse? It's too bad the info's not more available... The first batch came with little numbers, then the second batch has been engraved with mid numbers and basically the latest one have big numbers but with another caseback configuration for the most of them like this one: There is no logical issue number thought, all have been determined by the comex company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 This is another existing font for the mid numbers with the same phong configuration: Do you have the inside of your caseback engraved with the last 3 digits of your serial number ? Between the 5513 stamping and the SS stamping ? It has to be made with a very thin font: I will post a picture of mine if you wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I will post a picture of mine if you wish That'd be great. Here's some updated pics, one taken at lunch, the other taken off work: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 That'd be great. Here's some updated pics, one taken at lunch, the other taken off work:ImageUploadedByTapatalk1422316626.309107.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1422316642.608153.jpg The other one is an earlier comex with serif dial based on HH case ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yep. The earlier one is a serif dial but with a Trevor case. It's pretty slick too - heavily modified with mostly gen parts. Don't have that other case anymore (whatever it was) - I did get it returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yep. The earlier one is a serif dial but with a Trevor case. It's pretty slick too - heavily modified with mostly gen parts. Don't have that other case anymore (whatever it was) - I did get it returned. Does this one has an HEV ? Is the dial gen or rep because I can not say with the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yeah, gen HEV valve. The dial is a Vietnamese rep dial, but on a gen base. It's really well done, if I do say so myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle1 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I've just bought a cheap 5514 with 2836-2 movement. A great base watch for mods. This thread is giving great inspiration but alas I think this one will be back up for sale soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProMariner Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yeah, gen HEV valve. The dial is a Vietnamese rep dial, but on a gen base. It's really well done, if I do say so myself. I also have this dial it is true that it is the best serif rep dial ! I plan to use it with another comex built.I've just bought a cheap 5514 with 2836-2 movement. A great base watch for mods. This thread is giving great inspiration but alas I think this one will be back up for sale soon. do you have pics bro ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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