neckyzips Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 The full size egi donor cases we have access to are, well, kinda crappy, lugs are short, lug holes are in a bad spot, getting the bezel off and back on with out warping it is next to impossible, I could go on, but you get the point. This one was made in house everything except the second hand and the movement, while its got a few parts that would be changed to more gen like appearance, it's all made like the gen. I didn't have any round stock in the required size for the76mm length of the case so it started life as a plate. This was then turned to the final over all diameter, and the shape of the lugs turned I to the face and back Then off to the mill to cut out the shape, drill the required holes etc Once that was done, the bezel, case back, rotation hold down ring and crown guard were made. (Forgot to take images of those processes[GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]) Once all the parts were made and fitted, some fine tuning was done, cutting in the sharp angle at the lug to case (pain in the butt!) fitting the little brass slide tabs that keep the bezel on and allows it to rotate, cutting the overly complicated crystal, cutting the notches, milling the spring pin holes, setting up the bezel so the markers line up correctly... Fitting the removable movement ring (will accommodate 240's with a 3 piece dial) and getting it to all work together. Finishing touches, made dial 43mm, markers screw in lug bars, blasting and lightly aging the finish. It all came together to end up like this. Thanks for taking a look 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkis Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Tremendous work. Looks fantastic! I never would have guessed making the case to be so involved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalobos.erick Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Very skillfull manSent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesire Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 This is great work, mindblownSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Wow. That's ............................................................................ wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 Very impressive skills @neckyzips. I hope life is running a bit smoother for you now and we can see you on the forums more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHero Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Holy crap! When I saw the first picture I was thinking...what? Amazing. Super skillful. BravoSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Incredible artwork. You´re an artist. Thanks for the pics, this is impressing and very interesting to see what is possible and how it´s done:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themannier Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 It's the first time i see that.......I have no words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Damn impressive! ~B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altesporsche Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 holy shit ! that's some seriously brilliant machine work ! whats your background ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalobos.erick Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Joe is the best on what he does lol.Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natas78 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Holy smokeshow! Totally in awe...Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 gorgeous, bronze an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckyzips Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/25/2018 at 11:45 PM, altesporsche said: holy [censored] ! that's some seriously brilliant machine work ! whats your background ? thanks, i was a draftsman by trade, now just this On 1/26/2018 at 1:32 PM, astonjenks said: gorgeous, bronze an option? bronze would be awesome, sure why not! thanks guys for the positive feedback! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Simply wow, fantastic work.Gesendet von meinem MI 4S mit Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimlocktime Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 sign me up for one necky:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekgod Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 How can I ask, technically, how did you measure the various dimensions of the original dial? And then did you use a special software to cnc the disk you made? Thanks for sharing.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Now that’s commitment. One of the mist insane sized watches but a huge achievement nether the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Wow!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky28 Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 Absolutely awe inspiring work my friend.Anybody who can start with a block of steel & end up with that stunning watch is a very talented manThe tolerances you must work with must be mind blowing.I would be honoured to be able to own one of your works of art mateSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic4982 Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 Such an incredible build but I’d expect nothing less from Neckyzips.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 👍 absolutely pro build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vans Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 This is real achievement Joe! Keep up the great work.Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conankinder Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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