508-Fanatic Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Ok - So I had a summarized build-thread already, but it was lengthy and I wanted to start fresh with a new post, as I am now calling the watch finished. Since the last post I have swapped the hands and added a genuine clasp to the bracelet. Special thanks again to Dbane, NeckyZips, MillerDave and Yuki as well as other members I picked up various odds and ends from. Many thanks to the community over-all for the insight, wisdom and motivation to build this. Spec's 1680 style sterile case - transformed by Dbane with gorgeous bevels and finish-work. I drilled out the lug-holes myself, but they needed some extra help, as did everything else. Spot-on mid-case engraving done by Neckyzips. Genuine 5512 Caseback - sourced from VRF - with Genuine OEM Rolex 5513 case-back sticker from eBay/Germany applied. Genuine Rolex T-19 Plexi Genuine 55xx hands - steel, sourced on eBay, relumed by Big Dazza. Replaced gilt/bright gold hands in favor of these. Genuine Rolex 700 Crown and Tube Genuine Rolex cal.1520 movement, completely rebuilt with new (genuine) auto-rotor and main-spring by master watchmaker Genuine Clasp mounted to rep Rivet Oyster Bracelet (StoneP sourced) - have genuine spring-bars and 2 other straps. Genuine Bezel assembly with aged rep insert sourced from Big Dazza Yuki 5513 Gilt Underline Dial - relumed and aged by Big Dazza, genuine foot-stem positions for a smooth fit This is my first build here - really thrilled with it all together. Here's the link to the original thread and again, these shots were taken with Canon EOS DSLR with 35mm lens. Tuned in Photoshop. For sale, $34,500.00 (clearly, I have no wish to part with it, ha-ha) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 WOW! What else can I say. That is a seriously wonderful looking time piece! Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub007 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Speechless mate! Great eye for detail, this is what I call Pure magic, love the dial, the caseback sticker is great. As gen as it can get IMHO Verzonden vanaf mijn iPad met Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Turned out very well, it's come along way! I've been hoarding some of those stickers too Congrats !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I almost forgot. I'm going to add some very light gold flake dotting / spray to the dial to age it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 great build! great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I almost forgot. I'm going to add some very light gold flake dotting / spray to the dial to age it. Lol I thought it was finished .. Don't bugger it up now with spray.... If you do that you're lume will look crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Great looking build. I agree with Dlf and would at least leave as is for a while to see you really need to make further mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted July 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Ok you're right I'll leave it be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinguru Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Amazing piece! I hope to have one,,one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffdmv Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 That is truly amazing... I am in love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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