rolojack Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 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... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackboxes Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Excellent build there! That smooth reflection of the bezel is very sleek and unlike most milgauss builds out there! Can only imagine the huge amount of case modding required... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddhabar Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Dear Rolojack…. Always top build. Clap clap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dpap Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Amazing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpap Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Amazing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Never saw one and I want one! Stunning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan72 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Oh wow, I need one of those !!Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSebWC Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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