SUK Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ziax Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I think that one showed up here about 1968. It's got a few miles on the clock! Wow that is old for a watch 50 years old! What a piece, I'm guessing it's a rep right Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_saint Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 32 minutes ago, ziax said: Wow that is old for a watch 50 years old! What a piece, I'm guessing it's a rep right It lives among its similarly geriatric brethren, aged 74, 60, 55 and 46 ... all gen. But I treat them a little better now... Heck, 50 years is still wet behind the ears. Ive got one that's 106 years old and a pocket watch that turns 134 this year. Still run great too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yllekp Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 TC at night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 What a gorgeous COMEX. We really need to make a trade, you know..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_saint Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 What a gorgeous COMEX. We really need to make a trade, you know..... Thanks mate! We have to trade! Need the 1680.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwatch0 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 (edited) On 2/22/2018 at 9:59 AM, jasonbaylee said: Mate from whom may i ask? "There are more than 1 road to Rome...." Never noticed your question, it was built by @interaktiv This one built by @kilowattore Edited February 27, 2018 by rwatch0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nanuq Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks mate! We have to trade! Need the 1680..Done! You mean this one right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LifeTrekker Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using TapatalkThat looks great! Would you mind sharing the details on that one for the new guy? Case, dial, hands, crystal, bezel, movement, etc.? You know, all the good stuff!Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 @LifeTrekker, that's a Big Crown build, and a darn handsome one too. What's the old saying? "Jump from the frying pan into the fire"?? You might do well to tackle a simple 1680 build first, get the hang of researching and sourcing parts, and putting it together. There's a whole lot of fun in that! Then start looking into a no-crown-guards build after you've learned the ins and outs and frustrations of the hobby. Don't burn out early. For a 1680 build, look for an old MBW watch or parts. Barring that look for an MBK. They take gen spec parts and ETA movements. Mine in the photo is a bone stock MBW and it's plenty believable on the wrist. I've already got a pile of parts to upgrade it too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Blast from the past.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Here's a blast from the past from Chez Nanuq, who remembers this dynamic duo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 I do. Legendary stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_saint Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Done! You mean this one right? Exactly! This one is a beauty.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Lovely indeed, so much so that I wear it all the time... so I had it on during hockey practice a couple weeks ago, and spent an hour practicing slapshots... and broke the movement holders! Sheesh I didn't even know that's possible.So now it's off at the spa getting some loving. Back home soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 That looks great! Would you mind sharing the details on that one for the new guy? Case, dial, hands, crystal, bezel, movement, etc.? You know, all the good stuff!Sent from my SM-G930V using TapatalkIt's a Vietnam case, Vietnam dial, 2824 movement with Yuki movement spacer, jk horological hour and minute hands (aged by me) tiger concept second hand,Vietnam 7206 bracelet ,I aged and re polished everything including buffing the bezel until the teeth wore down for a more used look ,insert is an aged Yuki with athaya pearl.As@Nanuq, says I'd start with a cheaper build to cut your teeth,then it's not so bad if it goes wrong,Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Heuer Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 1675Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-A520F met Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeTrekker Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 [mention=74139]LifeTrekker[/mention], that's a Big Crown build, and a darn handsome one too. What's the old saying? "Jump from the frying pan into the fire"?? You might do well to tackle a simple 1680 build first, get the hang of researching and sourcing parts, and putting it together. There's a whole lot of fun in that! Then start looking into a no-crown-guards build after you've learned the ins and outs and frustrations of the hobby. Don't burn out early. For a 1680 build, look for an old MBW watch or parts. Barring that look for an MBK. They take gen spec parts and ETA movements. Mine in the photo is a bone stock MBW and it's plenty believable on the wrist. I've already got a pile of parts to upgrade it too. I think I'll try the 1680 build first, especially since my boss owns a gen, and I've told him that I plan to make one like it. But, the 6538 Big Crown just calls to me, like a Siren in the mist. I don't know how long I'll be able to resist. . On a related note, here's another watch that I picked up recently from a WIS friend in another forum. He originally picked it up from a seller here on RWG a little over a year ago. If anyone's interested, here's the link to the original sale listing: https://rwg.cc/applications/tapatalk/index.php?/topic/187409-Phong-5512-build In any case, I'm quite enjoying it. And it's my first, honest to goodness "Genuine Rolex Rep" too! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerreserve Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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