Cucumber_Jones Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Well many moon's ago I read Guille's project on one of the gen forums and I was inspired. However, I really did not care too much for the rolex movement. I really wanted an Angelus 8 day. I wanted one BAD. So I started looking and it took a LONG time. Then I came across two of them and I knew I needed to jump. This is where enzo came in at first. We both wanted one bad so I figgured that we could each take one and perhaps he would be kind enough to make mine in a watch. Well this was more then 1/2 a year ago now and I finaly have my beauty in hand. This is what inspired me... Since I already had a destro MM I thought I would go righty on this one. Let me tell you this. If you have read Guille's story, mine is the same. This is a very hard project and anyone who was able to make this movt work in a watch has learned a lot through trial and error. enzo was kind enough to make a very special strap for my project watch as well. I need to thank Davidsen as well as his vintage parts were inspired by enzo's suggestions and our needs for this project watch. Here are some photos. Once was a clock. Then just a movement (note that the alarm knocker was removed). Now it is a watch. Note enzo made strap. THANKS ENZO. Note to reader - we are already working on my next project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBombadil Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Damn, that thing rules! Nice work on that. What a beauty! Where did you get the movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailboat641 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Incredible watch....now only if I had the patience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maikel Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 what a watch...i think i lost my jaw...enzo did a great job, he's really amazing with vintage watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted January 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Some more photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Some more photos... That is a stunning watch. I already have the movement myself and I tryed to contact Enzo to have some informations about the case and everything goes with it but He's not willing to help me. Can you please help me having informations about finding the right case and mage the movment fit the case? CAn you please help me in my project, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Gorgeous, CJ. That movement is just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 i'm in love........ what makes the angelus so hard to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Great looking project. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 AWESOME! Amazing work! Im glad someone was able to put something like this together (besides Watchmaster)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Another Masterpiece! Gorgeous CJ.. Enjoy your new beauty... -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Very nice work, bet you'll be keeping that one forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Beautiful watch... with a beautiful movement... Congrats :drooling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkukbora Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Simply awesome and a rare breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 :cloud9: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namor Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Just a quick question: are there any Hands which (fortunately) will fit straight on like from a Fiddy perhaps - or do they have to be made individually ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted January 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thanks for all your questions. Enzo and I became friends long before this project began so when the idea came up he agreed. It may have had someting to do with the fact that I found two movements and he got to keep one of them. These hands are angelus hands that came with the movt/clock. They are the exact ones that were used in the gen vinatge panerai. There are many reasons why these are tough to put in a watch. Cannon Stack height, movt size from all angles and more. If enzo shows himself here perhaps he could answer more. The movt was also professionaly serviced before it went into the watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 very nice project CJ..I was looking at one of this before..the movt...but I dont have the gut to do it...and dont want to disturb enzo .LOL ..wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Cucumber, where did you find the watch, I have the same movement and I have the same project so tell me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Cucumber, where did you find the watch, I have the same movement and I have the same project so tell me hi friend this project work only with a stem winder angelus... not key winder regards tourby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftydna Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Simply Stunning! So if this watch is based on a vintage Panerai and a modern Richemont Panerai is based on the same vintage Panerai are they "Replica Panerai?" In fact the very name used by D. Zei LOL Once again just beautiful, hats off to Enzo also! ______________ Don't be LEFT out LeftyDNA This is what inspired me... Here are some photos. Now it is a watch. THANKS ENZO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalayclass Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Don't worry tourbi, I will make it improved by a friend who is a watch maker and repairer (specialist of rolex...). It's with him I make the plans of my future watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 This is the finest franken watch I have ever seen. thank you for sharing with us. Respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 This is the finest franken watch I have ever seen. You should see the rest of Enzo's franks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Don't worry tourbi, I will make it improved by a friend who is a watch maker and repairer (specialist of rolex...). It's with him I make the plans of my future watch... i will see this result do you think it is a easy work? I try this since many month and no result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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