predfan2001 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 (edited) Build a beater of course. I hope this doesn't seem off topic but I have quite a few left over "sub-par" Submariner rep parts. So I desided to build a beater. A 2836-2 movement, a junky case (no need to mod the cgs), a NOS Zodiac red dot dial, a decrowned crown, a NATO and misc other parts. The big surprise is that the lume is excellent. Edited January 18, 2008 by predfan2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Build a beater of course. I hope this doesn't seem off topic but I have quite a few left over "sub-par" Submariner rep parts. So I desided to build a beater. A 2836-2 movement, a junky case (no need to mod the cgs), a NOS Zodiac red dot dial, a decrowned crown, a NATO and misc other parts. The big surprise is that the lume is excellent. Hell, That's a great looking beater.......look at you all Mr. watchsmith.......Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Nice job!! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I ended up changing it up a bit. This is one of those $%&! cases that have the lugholes drilled way too far in like the Silix no cg Subs. They usually arrive with springbars that have been bent terribly to get the band on and they are nearly impossible to get a band back on. I ended up having to grind about 1/8" off of the end of the endlink with a Dremel to get it in far enough to get the band on without bending the springbars. I threw on an old bezel off of a Silix Sub I parted out for a vintage look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrickvilleboy Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 any idea what the red dot is for on the Zodiac dial? placed in that position too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 My guess it has no real purpose other than name designation. They call this model "Red Point" or "Red Dot". I've always liked the old Sea Wolfs and I found this NOS dial on the Bay and got it for around $10.00. I think these were quartz but the date and pins aligned up perfect on the ETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Nice watch this piece of junk No kiddin, it's a seriously nice military watch! The james bond bezelinsert matches perfect with the Zodiac dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I would rather have that then most of the rep Subs I have owned. VERY NICE work! I love the dial and insert combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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