The start of something beautiful.

[Saabin]

Just finished the rough case machining on my next project, Take a look:

Edited August 10, 2007 by Saabin

[KB]

Well this is going to be something special, please keep us updated throughout the build.

Ken

[linkukbora]

How exciting and thrilled to see your new project Welcome back, my old friend

[Tribal]

*staggers and falls down*

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT BEZEL AND INSERT??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my Lord, this is going to be nice. I'd give my left nut for one of those! Correction, I'd give Ken's left nut for one of those!

Here's your reference... you look to be spot-on!

Man that's fantastic...

Let us know the where it come from.....

[chubbchubb]

Now THAT'S something out of the ordinary!

[Saabin]

WHERE DID YOU GET THAT BEZEL AND INSERT??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CWP, Cost me a nut too.

Here is one more teaser shot, then I am going to bed.

[Saabin]

Yes, The base is a older aBay red sub case. Then I took almost a full mm off the front to make it thin enough, Knocked the CGs off and took a little off the sides. Tonight I will be working on finishing out the shaping of it and hopefully start in on the polishing & finishing.

Edited August 3, 2007 by Saabin

[LIBBY!]

Isn't that my red/black datewheel?

Have fun Johnny!

[Saabin]

Isn't that my red/black datewheel?

The all black one I used in your 1675 is more correct for that model.

[eunomians]

Saabin, I've always thought of you as a true madman

[rek001]

Wow, just like old times around here, nice.

[Saabin]

Working on refining the alternating red/black datewheel in flexi.

[dluddy]

This should be fun. Good to see you back Saabin

To think I almost just traded my Abay Red Sub - putting it on today

[manuel]

care to share?

[Saabin]

how are you doing the datewheel, what software? Care to share?

The software is called Flexi. http://www.scanvecamiable.com/

It is design software mainly for the sign making industry however it is measurement based so it works great for designing anything that need to be precise in size.

[kingkitesurf]

Wow... this is premier league modding... RESPECT... I wil be following this thread for sure

[Sir-Lancelot]

Wow... this is premier league modding... RESPECT... I wil be following this thread for sure

My thoughts exactly.

[dluddy]

Saabin is in a league of his own

[manuel]

Thanks for sharing! Will try the program

[Saabin]

Another prototype datewheel, getting closer but still not satisfied:

Changing the angle of the case back edge and overall size:

Adjusting the bevel of the step up on the back of the case:

Thinning the case a bit more:

I still need to open up the rehaut a bit. (a gmt dial is a bit larger than a sub one) However I am going to have to make a special bit to get in there.

Edited August 13, 2007 by Saabin

[slay]

this IS awesome!

[Heywood]

That's awesome! Nothing quite like custom machined parts. I'm looking forward to seeing the completion of this project.

[XRT]

AWESOME project!!

I too will be excitedly watching this post for updates.

[Saabin]

Case Is almost finished:

[Tribal]

Damm,

the case looks fantastic.....

Fantastic job on the case......

I think this one will be the best GMT Master out there.....

RESPECT for your incredible work