Tritium Tudor 79090

[nick1972]

Hi guys,

 

Just finished my B serial 79090 on time for Newsyears eve!

 

BiVintage case reworked cg's, tube and lugholes.

Gen Tritium dial

Gen insert, removed lumi lume from pip

Old style serifs  datewheel 

Raffles time hour and minute hands

TC  seconds hand 

Italian 93150 bracelet 

 

Happy new year! 🥂🍾

Edited December 31, 2023 by nick1972

[oldtools]

Looks great!

What movement did you use? How is the BiVintage case? I've been thinking of getting his 16610 case.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266566815328?hash=item3e109ece60:g:V6sAAOSwpctle4r0&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4NpWc%2F%2F7rLxGAt%2BhDswo0rmn6VdnSqVAFlbdjkSKsm58%2F7Pvb%2FTPO2chzBXjcPGe3yhOmHaskLu436uU%2BPizHmWEeH4%2F7Jf1rFKPZIGG3VswxBfnKHQ1HdNjc4qo3TGTdrxftAWABkgmkjdDIn8z%2BKByzg%2BJ%2F%2FP24EVreIDiCDHUapdx5mtdbYUkqXtW809j84PnZW5PNDyP0Q8AARHXqFCOZZmEEjJHfmSw9CT%2F75J10GBkGXK9catSmtedmCAGZ7RWOTagSq1Pz7UkfxX6ybB7eJqziLGn%2FhkuVkVL2fDY|tkp%3ABk9SR9KVnZOYYw

[nick1972]

For the money, he is good.

650€ is expensive for a 16610 case.

 

He quoted me a lot less a few months ago but people know the cheap route so i guess he upped the price🤷

 

I builded a 16570  and the price was 450€ for the case.

 

 

[chyrule]

Looks amazing..

How did you shape the crownguard.? Can u give a few pointers im looking to do the same thing.

Did u use a dremel or files.?

[freddy333]

Most use whatever works -- a combination of files, sandpaper, Dremel, polishing compounds etc.

The tools are less important than your ability to see what mods are required, your knowledge of what is needed to make a new/rep case appear to have naturally lived through years/decades of wear/polishing & skill in wielding whatever tools used to achieve the end you seek.

Like most skills, your knowledge, experience & abilities are what counts, not the tools used to achieve a result.

[chyrule]

That is very true.. I might have to practice on some junk watch cases before I attempt to shape the crown guards.

Thanks for the advice. It makes total sense.