Dlf Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I haven't had much time recently to work on my builds, I keep buying parts though Evidently I had a free day and Managed to get round to shaping a few cases i laser welded in previous months. All three cases are different makers and all had a substantial amount of material welded on to create each specific reference as accurate as I could. I had added another smaller amount to my pcg case to try and create the correct look (thanks for the heads up dbane) it's not perfect but I'm happy with it now. The 'eagle beak' is a cartel 'stailess steel' case, I had to add what it felt like an entire wheel of stainless wire ....dam these cases are so stubby! But it turned out nice. The other mystery case has nice sloping lugs compared to the cartel fat cases more appropriate for a pcg, but too late now, case was also welded and shaped. All cases drilled to 1.3mm holes for fatty sprinbars a was thinking to reshamfer the cases but was going for a worn look on the pcg and EB so maybe a box of nails and weak polish instead. All crowns are Athayas no retapping needed which is great, plus they are unbeatable for the money. I have a few dials in mind for the EB case but nobody makes a MK1 dial like this So I will have a friend design one , and get it made. Reference images of eagle beak Also now Yuki makes the slightly fat font insert with a red triangle which is what I will use for the EB bezel insert. Here are some crap pics of cases 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelliottz Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Awesome work my friend! They look excellent. The eagle beak has quickly become one of my favorite cases. So unique, curvy, and beautiful. Well done. Sent from my Z30 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 That is some impressive work. Well done. Sent from my droptop using telepathy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Beautiful work. Really! The dial is outstanding! I am really impressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Indeed! Well done, DLF! You do such great things with these builds. I'm also really liking that new Yuki insert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 That is *very* nice! I hadn't seen the eagle-beak before, and I quite like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 That's great casework. Are there any documented projects of square CG builds? DFL, I would guess you would knock that out of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 That's great casework. Are there any documented projects of square CG builds? DFL, I would guess you would knock that out of the park. I know yuki has a case, plus there are some Vietnamese cases out there, but where's the fun in that I'm working on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Those look really nice. I bet another great one would be a 1675 case with the insides of the CG's built up and reshaped so that a correct 5.3 mm crown would work in place of the 6mm that all the rep makers use. That's my pet peeve with most of the 1675 builds, the 6mm crown is a dead giveaway. Great skills you have here, sir. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I know yuki has a case, plus there are some Vietnamese cases out there, but where's the fun in that I'm working on it! I actually contacted yuki about that a short while ago and as it turns out, he's discontinued it. The Vietnamese cases may be one's last hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 That's great casework. Are there any documented projects of square CG builds? DFL, I would guess you would knock that out of the park. Here is my Vietnam case: http://www.rwg.cc/topic/174123-rolex-1959-submariner-5512-square-crown-guard-here/?hl=%2B5512+%2Bsquare+%2Bcrown+%2Bguard I'm afraid it's the only good option. It is dismantled now again as I found a correct dial and I'll fit a better bracelet and crown.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted October 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Love that build RJ! Rough outline of Square guard taking shape . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlf Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Squares have takes a backseat whilst I figure out some dials . tackled the silix BC case, yeah it's a lot of work, but that's part of the enjoyment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelliottz Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Squares have takes a backseat whilst I figure out some dials . tackled the silix BC case, yeah it's a lot of work, but that's part of the enjoyment I'm shocked that is the same case set. You have 100% transformed it for the better. Great work! Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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