reelamore Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 It took about 5 months to gather all the parts and put it all together , but it was worth it.. Thanks to UBI for all his help and answers to my dumb questions..and also the motivation and encouragement!! Here it is: Gen case ( I was told)..Bezel looks aftermarket. Gen MarkV dial and hands.. Gen Bracelet 31 Jewel El Primero from a Movado Datron..Rotor or bridge were not changed... BTW, I am VERY impressed with the movt..its one GEM... What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 What do you guys think? ummm.....that it looks AMAZING beautiful watch reelamore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek300is Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Congrats on wrapping up an awesome project! My own is getting close to 6 months in the works but will soon to be completed. Looking good with the gen case/dial/bracelets combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Looks GREAT my friend!Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Very nice, big G! Looks great! Regards from my pair of Dayto's... They're both taking a day off in the watch box today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Such loveliness in a small package makes me go crazy! Utter beauty! U gotta love the El Primero, the first automatic non-modular 3 register column wheel chronograph movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Looks great. You are now a member of the ubimensch club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelamore Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Looks great. You are now a member of the ubimensch club. THANKS Kruzer and everyone...I really love it and I would not have it if not for this forum...thats why I support it as much as I do, not to mention the members like Randy who freely give so so much. A BIG THANK YOU TO UBI! I REALLY LOVE MY WATCH...and my wife... PEACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Well Done , Very Nice !! Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Fantastic! Well done for putting it all together - I admire your fortitude. Ubi is a real gent and a great asset to the forum. Oh, I can't believe that the second hand on his white daytona does not reset to twelve properly it must be the angle of the photo, I'll have another look...... Looks square on to me. I'm sure there is some legitimate reason for this, he stopped it just after twelve on purpose, he must have, he must have Sorry to digress love the watch, wear it well and what's next in the pipeline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Congrats. A masterpiece!!! Posts like this make this forum alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craytonic Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Fantastic! Well done for putting it all together - I admire your fortitude. Ubi is a real gent and a great asset to the forum. Oh, I can't believe that the second hand on his white daytona does not reset to twelve properly it must be the angle of the photo, I'll have another look...... Looks square on to me. I'm sure there is some legitimate reason for this, he stopped it just after twelve on purpose, he must have, he must have Sorry to digress love the watch, wear it well and what's next in the pipeline? Since his is not an asian 7750 he plays this fun game called "how fast can I press the start/top button twice in a row." I hear you can do that with a gen movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyback Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Just one word: "great"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelamore Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 NOTE TO NEWER MEMBERS.. I have recieved a couple of PMs and I don't want to confuse anyone here, and bombard UBI with PMs . When I stated that UBI helped I meant that he POSTED here MANY informative articles which I searched for and did my own thing...he has eveything you need to know here as well as others... He does not build , modify or consult to build these...he is very generous to post his experiences here and even answer questions via the forum..If you search for Daytona you will find all of them...try it its fun! Thanks, and good luck for those who pursue such a project!.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelamore Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Fantastic! Well done for putting it all together - I admire your fortitude. Ubi is a real gent and a great asset to the forum. Oh, I can't believe that the second hand on his white daytona does not reset to twelve properly it must be the angle of the photo, I'll have another look...... Looks square on to me. I'm sure there is some legitimate reason for this, he stopped it just after twelve on purpose, he must have, he must have Sorry to digress love the watch, wear it well and what's next in the pipeline? Ha...I'm sure its the camera angle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Hiya gang! Not wanting to hijack reelamore's post too much... Yeah... My center seconds hands are slightly off- The white is slightly after 12:00 and the black is slightly before 12:00. I don't really mind, however... Maybe the next time I crack the cases open, I'll center them up, but for now they don't bother me enough to justify taking everything apart to correct... BTW... My pair are daily beaters... I alternate every other day, but admit to wearing both at the same time (one on each wrist) some days. My co-workers find it amusing... But they know I'm slightly eccentric as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Maradona always carry one in each wrist, why not Ubi? :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Maradona always carry one in each wrist, why not Ubi? :lol: :lol: Heh heh... I think Maradona is also maybe a teensy weensy bit eccentric... But... Back on topic... reelamore... Now that you've finished this beauty... What's next?? I know you have some interesting things planned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Hot damn!!! Another mouth watering Daytona!!!! Congrats on the fine piece, reelamore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Just ... wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Simply amazing - hats off to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Fantastic work and a beauty..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 geeeeeees those are 2 great looking daytonas enjoy excellent job .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pv007 Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Impressssssssssive ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi friend, really good work. Can you post some more pics of the gen case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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