droptopman Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 You are very kind. Thank you! Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Wow. Man, I'm so excited just reading this. I'm living vicariously through these builds. I can't wait to see progress pics and the finished product. So cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 I forgot I had this thread going and posted pics on another thread. Update: case off to be custom engraved, movement is serviced and ready and Dbane is working his magic on aging the parts. Couple pics: Engraving will look something like this Insert after some aging Some movement macros Sent from my droptop using telepathy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Who is doing the engraving for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 NeckyZips is doing the engraving. As for your other question in the other thread about where to start... Being an MBA, I take a project management approach with a design plan and spread sheet. Do the research as you are doing now; this mainly was reading a lot of threads but also having conversations with other members who had experience with these builds. In the end there was some conflicting information out there so at some point you just have to decide which route you want to take--mainly this is just personal preferences of the builders. Sometimes accessibility to parts and cost will drive those decisions as well. Even with all the threads and information out there, it would be next to impossible for me to do a build like this without the help of other members. On this build CC and Nanuq both were very helpful and of course Dbane who is doing the build has had input the whole way. Once you have the plan, and a list of the parts you want, then it just takes time, effort and $ to acquire the parts. I had access to both a phong and MQ case set, so I knew it would be one or the other. The big thing was to get the gen spec dial. Once that was sourced then I had a vision about what other parts to use for the build. Since my dial has the red depth, I wanted to keep the red accent theme going. If I had a silver depth dial that would have changed what I chose for an insert and bracelet. Then start shopping on all the forums--rep and gen and all the time. These parts go quick so you have to be active in your parts hunting. On this particular build, I would say it started with the dial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) That's really helpful information. Great insights. Thank you. The dial seems like the most high profile, and most difficult component to acquire, so that makes sense that the whole project should center around it. Edited March 30, 2015 by Mendota Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ok guys, finally found a decent 7206. Just picked her up this afternoon. Obviously she needs a restoration, but everything is there and looks to be in good shape. Needless to say the excitement level is increasing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 This will likely be just one of the finest builds on this board, and that I've ever seen! Amazing, can't wait to see it all put together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Wow! That's awesome. Michael Young does a lot of bracelet stretch repair and restoration work. The prices people have mentioned on TRF seem reasonable, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not for nothing but this is making me rethink my 6263 build and thinking about going for a 1:1 amazing big-crown build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Yes it will go to MY for a restoration at some point, just not sure when. Probably end up on the 5513 for a bit until this project is complete. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 thinking about going for a 1:1 amazing big-crown build. I hear ya. Thing is, there's one dial that's good enough for an epic build, and those are getting harder and harder to come by. I did the Big Gonzo v1.0 using a much modded lesser dial, with the assurance some day my GOOD dial was going to be available. Without that certainty, I wouldn't have started the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Quick update on the progress. The bracelet is somewhere between the PNW and China on its way to MY for a full restoration. Case is in NC getting engraved and everything else is with Dbane waiting patiently to be assembled. I was hoping to have this done before a long overdue vacation in the middle of May, but looks like we may be pressed to reach that goal. Regardless I cannot wait to see this baby assembled. Teaser pic from Dbane 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 sounds like you got a A-team doing this for you! looking forward to seeing end result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 That dial just gave me a chubby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Got to say my man, you are doing it right! You will have a big crown build that will be right up there with the "big boys" everything looks great, and I like your approach. Too many folks start out on these with a haphazard plan, mostly hope!! As you know from your business background, hoping and wishing are NOT a business plan! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted April 15, 2015 Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Nice! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Good afternoon guys. Wanted to share some joy with you. Been looking for a long 5 insert for some time now. Finally found one that I liked for a "fair" price. It does have a couple chips in it, but the pearl is an original and I like the looks of it. Still unsure if I will use this or the phong red triangle, but I wanted to have that choice. This should be it for parts. Case is on its way back to dbane with custom engravings and this insert is being direct shipped to him. Did I say I was excited....few more weeks and this baby should be done and on the wrist. What a fun project. I have learned much during this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well I can say that you got it at a decent price! Saw it on vrm, it's perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Good afternoon guys. Wanted to share some joy with you. Been looking for a long 5 insert for some time now. Finally found one that I liked for a "fair" price. It does have a couple chips in it, but the pearl is an original and I like the looks of it. Still unsure if I will use this or the phong red triangle, but I wanted to have that choice. This should be it for parts. Case is on its way back to dbane with custom engravings and this insert is being direct shipped to him. Did I say I was excited....few more weeks and this baby should be done and on the wrist. What a fun project. I have learned much during this process. MKII 2.jpg MKII.jpg ALMOST grabbed this one but went with the faded guy for a few pennies less @droptopman by the way, didnt know you were doing a red depth build, very classy. mines silver so looks like you got me beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Bracelet is back from MY. Man he does great work. Looks and feels like new. I think dbane is putting the finishing touches on this so should not be long now. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Looking good. I cannot wait to see the finished product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Bracelet is back from MY. Man he does great work. Looks and feels like new. I think dbane is putting the finishing touches on this so should not be long now. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ stunning bracelet. waiting on my pre 6636, should be here today or tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 bracelet restoration looks terrific.. i think I see some polishing compound, so might want to give it a warm bath in an ultrasonic if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 That resto went well! That's way tighter then mine, Should look stunning on a big crown build!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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