Tudor 7928 - With a little help from my friends
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
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 gi