Bart Cordell Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 One of the most delicate parts of the assembly. Stem and stem extension sizing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Some adjsutement to do. Pearl lume, lollipop hand, dial without scratch @4. But I can wear it now ! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 That's a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing the build process. Could you share the part list too, besides to Tonny case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 You may be able to fix the defect at 4 with incredibly careful application of a little-nothing'th of isopropyl alcohol on a pointed cone-shaped lint-free QTips. Very specific, but I have had some success in removing varnish like that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 @mir36Tonny caseGen tube and crownClarks Tudor (or JK, I can't remember) handsETA 2824-2Gold leaf gilt dial.@revere I will make another dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Bart, that thing is magnificent. I have one small suggestion: ditch that crystal for a dome. I can't remember what I put on the Frosty Flake, I believe it was a Clarks T19. It was about $60 and it looks very much like the T17 that's supposed to be on that 6538. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwongnz Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Looks awful Bart Sent from my SM-N930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Bart, that thing is magnificent. I have one small suggestion: ditch that crystal for a dome. I can't remember what I put on the Frosty Flake, I believe it was a Clarks T19. It was about $60 and it looks very much like the T17 that's supposed to be on that 6538.Yes it's planned. Tried a sternkreuz HW 304, but it don't fit tight on mid case neck. I don't want to use glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I need advises how to remove the lume from the pearl please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I need advises how to remove the lume from the pearl please. You can scrape it out with a toothpick or watch oiler. You may need to soften it first with water or acetone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 @jackflash Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I'd replace that pearl with a empty athaya acrylic pearl that you can lume to match and save that one for another project Lookin mighty fine btw! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 @nanuq was not it a Michael Young T19 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Bart, you're absolutely right. It was a MY and looks really good. If you know what you're looking at it will drive you a little crazy because it's not quite perfect, but it's a darn good looking crystal. Very "vintage". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Bart, you're absolutely right. It was a MY and looks really good. If you know what you're looking at it will drive you a little crazy because it's not quite perfect, but it's a darn good looking crystal. Very "vintage".Now I need to find the inner and outer diameters of it. I will ask MY. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 You really are getting better and better at this Bart. Guys, you think these look good in the pictures, you should see how much better they look in real life. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 @Sogeha Thanks my friend !Hope to see your build soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Forgot to mention the stem extension in the parts list.A tap 7 (1.2mm) to tap 10 (0.9mm) is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 As suggested by@DVNE, I replaced the pearl by an Athaya and put some vintage colored lume to match. I found it quite difficult. What is the best way to do it ?I also changed the gold second hand with a white lollipop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted November 15, 2016 Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I've found that putting a bit of lume in the cup and then a drop of 5 minute epoxy and it comes out nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 I've found that putting a bit of lume in the cup and then a drop of 5 minute epoxy and it comes out nice. Manipulate and place the pearl on the insert hole is a bit tricky. I was afraid to twist the insert.So here is the first update already.Athaya pearl and OnlinestoreHK white lollipop lumed to match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 That came together nicely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stray_cat Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 This project has turned out so nice and yet I'm sure an even better dial is going in it. Following this build is better than porn lol. Thanks for sharing . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Cordell Posted November 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks !The better dial is still shipping from Lanzhou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 It looks very good now, but personally I think the second hand is too brilliant white. I just looked online at gens and of course over the decades there has been a mellowing of the paint. They are mostly still very white, but seem not so stark white. IMO it is a very small detail that would give it a huge boost forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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