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Rolex Milgauss 6541... How often have you seen this around?


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That's an other special one made for a tue afficionado of unique pieces...

 

Case started as a cartel 5513. From an old batch: lots of oddities in the details but after considering what could be done out of it the 6541 appeared to be a smart choice.

 

The case was slimmed down, and more difficult: it was modified on the inside to accept the gen specs milgauss dial much larger than a sub dial. Bezel was crafted from a cartel 1655, and case back too. It was was shaved low done, almost flat.

 

What can't be seen here is the movement retaining ring. The 2824 it held into a custom made pill box style brass ring clipped onto the movement. pretty much like the genuine. So the mount is very tidy, and the movement well protected inside. I will post some pics of the making afterwards...

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Every day is a school day. Previously I had only seen them with a black insert, red triangle. Having done a quick search I see Robert Maron had one like this for sale. The case work is something else, how many hours did it take?

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8 minutes ago, Sogeha said:

Every day is a school day. Previously I had only seen them with a black insert, red triangle. Having done a quick search I see Robert Maron had one like this for sale. The case work is something else, how many hours did it take?

The metal bezel is something else right? It's really beautiful in hand. I don't really count my hours... Only the result matters!!!! I redo untill it's right.

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Nicely done brother. It looks great. I have found myself on a similar journey. After seeing your Milgauss 1019 build from years ago. I decided I wanted to build one also. After encountering the same problems you had with the dial size not fitting into the 1655 case i had I kept searching

 

I sourced a Silix 6538 case that will fit the larger dials which solved that problem. Next was the bezel. JMB had worked his magic on the case and also fabricated a smooth bezel for a gen like fit over the crystal

 

This is a work in progress as I am awaiting the arrival of parts to complete the build. The 41 seconds ️️ hand won't fit the movement I have so I have one on the way.

 

This case is going to be doing a double duty. I will use it for a 6541. Bobby Alison for now But I plan on completing my 1019 build with it once all those parts arrive as well. I will swap completed movements when I desire

 

The next piece I want to work on it the faraday cage. And am looking for something that would be suitable for that use.

 

 

Your builds are an inspiration to me and I so wanted to buy your 1019 prototype build but I was too late. This had forced me to build my own and I am learning so much about this hobby

 

I look forward to seeing your progress pics.

 

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