hologramet Posted October 29, 2016 Report Posted October 29, 2016 Maybe you've seen this one before you think. Well almost. I had a 5512 PCG on MBW-base that I finished with help from Rolojack about 6 months ago. However, my friend liked it so much, and I had a spare 7928 dial, so... This is the sequel. The question was, is the Cartel/JKF-whatever a good enough base? Almost. Watch: "Cartel" 7019/7928-ish tudor w/ 2836 = (apox 230 USD - aprox 100 USD sold parts) = 130 USD Dial: Vietnam 7928 26mm gilt = picked it up for about 120 USD, "usual price" aprox 250-300 USD Hands: TC 16613-hands w/ lollipop TigerConcept seconds hand, lumed by Big Daz = 60 USD incl lume Insert: Yuki fat font w/ Athaya pearl, lumed by Big Daz = aprox 70 USD Movement: ETA 2846 = non-hacking and "low-"beat, from donor watch, aprox 70 USD Crown + crown tube: Athaya 700 = aprox 30 USD Bracelet: WSO 580 + Cartel -fixed "93150, with solid link" + BP ceramic sub Glidelock-clasp and remaining links = from spare parts (will be replaced for a Noob v7-clasp) = aprox 100 USD when done Crystal: Forgot, however it will be replaced to a CWP T19 = 50 USD -------------------------- Rolojack did most of the work. I reshaped the PCG's a bit more, also buffed and polished the crown and caseback. Also thinned the bezel in height and flatter, as the Cartel-bezel was not even close to 5512/7928. What is left: - Clarks/WSO 5512-bezel ass. Haven't decided yet. - Drill another Cartel "93150" as the tolerance is so low that RJ was unlucky (of the 4 he has done, only one turned up like this). Anyone has a spare one? Pretty please? --------------------------- Rolojack's pictures: My pictures: ... Not bad for 630 USD in parts cost? Right? 3
Bart Cordell Posted October 29, 2016 Report Posted October 29, 2016 Beautiful build by two gentlemen! 1
droptopman Posted October 30, 2016 Report Posted October 30, 2016 Great looking build. Really like the dial.
rolojack Posted October 30, 2016 Report Posted October 30, 2016 ah damn.... we can see the damage on the bracelet.... I was hoping it would be hidden under the headlink. Don't hesitate to send me one to redo if you can find one !!!!!!!
DVNE Posted October 30, 2016 Report Posted October 30, 2016 What a beauty of a build. The gilt dial really pops and a the case work is amazing!
hologramet Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Posted November 3, 2016 Thanks guys for the sweet feedback! Most of the work is RJ's, not gonna take credit for this fantastic guys work! Not anything new exactly, but he has my highest recommendations. Always surpassed my expectations. However... Come on... SOMEONE must have 1 set of "4 fixed links, solid, Cartel"-93150, to redrill and redo one end of the bracelet. Please!?
hologramet Posted November 6, 2016 Author Report Posted November 6, 2016 New Noob v7 clasp installed CWP T19 incoming
jackthelux Posted November 6, 2016 Report Posted November 6, 2016 Beauty!Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk
hologramet Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Posted February 23, 2017 Time to update it a bit... Thx for the magic @rolojack! 5
RickFlorida Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Nice work. , RJ is just finishing up a 7928 build for me as well, he is amazing!
daovto Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Wow that is beautiful work... and an amazing build. It shouldn't be possible on that budget
hologramet Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Posted February 26, 2017 It definitely got quite budget, but ended up being awesome... The finishing touch is this Neckzips custom engraved caseback... Finished budget: 1)) Midcase + bezel : aprox 150 USD 2)) Modding cost : aprox 270 USD 3)) Athaya 700 crown and tube : 35 USD 4)) Yuki fatfont insert and Athaya pearl w/ lume : aprox 80 USD 5)) GS x-tal : aprox 15 USD 6)) TC 16613 hands w/ custom lume aprox 70 USD 7)) Vietnam 7928 gilt dial : 125 USD (usually 200-250 USD) 8)) ETA 2846 : aprox 70 USD 9)) Custom caseback 140 USD 10)) WSO 580 + Cartel solid midlink "93150" w/ Noob v7 clasp: aprox 250 USD incl modding
Bart Cordell Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 It's a beauty my friend.I will soon entrust mine to rolojack too
Blindpirat Posted March 16, 2017 Report Posted March 16, 2017 Speechless.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
rolojack Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I'm glad this project is done. It took ages to do!!! But I now perfected my technique to slim cases, and doing so allows to get rid of the low crown issue. It's a big step forward as we can use cheap cartel cases as a base to build a good slim sub case. Of which you really can't find a good rep case at a decent price anywhere.... On 24/02/2017 at 4:44 AM, RickFlorida said: Nice work. , RJ is just finishing up a 7928 build for me as well, he is amazing! Now you should show yours ! Those watches are twins are they were practically machined together !!!
hologramet Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Posted March 29, 2017 Creativity and trying new stuff and usually finding awesome solutions is why I consider RJ to be the best modder/builder doing it on a hobby basis. Also, if he helps you with a build... Take it easy, remember that nothing worth anything here in life comes easy. 1
rolojack Posted March 30, 2017 Report Posted March 30, 2017 14 hours ago, hologramet said: Creativity and trying new stuff and usually finding awesome solutions is why I consider RJ to be the best modder/builder doing it on a hobby basis. Also, if he helps you with a build... Take it easy, remember that nothing worth anything here in life comes easy. Thanks for the kind words. I'm slow in general, I know. So I'd rather not take in guys in a hurry ! It's always a pleasure to deal with you ! 1
ronaldng0809 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Posted March 30, 2017 20 minutes ago, rolojack said: Thanks for the kind words. I'm slow in general, I know. So I'd rather not take in guys in a hurry ! It's always a pleasure to deal with you ! Those are amazing built as always RJ!!! I agree you cant go wrong with Rolojack, its worth the time to wait and you will get your masterpiece so congratz to the owner and wear in good health 1
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