cib0rgman Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I have been collecting parts for the watch for almost a year and finally decided to send everything to The Zigmeister so he can put it together. here is the end result, I know is not the most accurate watch but I am very happy with the end result. The watch looks fantastic and in the circles that I move people only wear modern sub and they don't even know these watches existed. they are the average Rolex owner Here is the picture Your comments are welcome. It turned out pretty well cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted April 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Can someone tell me how to make that the pictures show bigger. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 click on the pics they blow up real big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 The wath looks fantastic. When hosting pics at Imageshack, always choose to resize the image at 640 x 480 fro message boards (Drop down box) before getting your link to post here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 cib -- Congratulations. Your watch looks great. But a special compliment has to go to Ziggy for that lume job -- it looks 100% gen. Ziggy got not only the texture & shape right, but, for the 1st time in my experience, he even recreated a credible-looking patina (the subtle gradations of color that darken ever-so-gently towards the center). I hope he can make lightening strike twice in the same spots on my dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wow!! Looks great! I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Each time I see another 1665 on here, I'm happy for it's owner. And I must say that this one is quite a nice specimen. Congrats Cib0 and Ziggy of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 There is only one master... Yoda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Ziggy got not only the texture & shape right, but, for the 1st time in my experience, he even recreated a credible-looking patina (the subtle gradations of color that darken ever-so-gently towards the center). I hope he can make lightening strike twice in the same spots on my dial. I have been experimenting with a variety of techniques to get this look, and I think I am getting the hang of it now. Not that easy to do because the lume sets up quite fast when your applying it, but I am on the right track. Wear it well. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I think I am getting the hang of it now. I would say that is the understatement of the year. Waiter, give me whatever that guy is having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 Gorgeous piece! Wear it well Looks like a tritium pearl too. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks for the comments, all the credit goes to The Zigmeister. When The Zigmeister posted his picture here is link http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=70160&hl= it had a crappy insert, I replaced with Helen's Wong it make a whole lot difference. The pearl is not even glue it just snaps in place, 1570 movement with silver date wheel Gen Crown OEM tube Gen Crystal Gen Bracelet with 580 end links. Insert From Helen wong, snaps just like Gen one Pearl from Ofrei Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 wow wow and wow!!! thats an awesome project!! simply amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Yes indeed ... congrats and salutations both to ziggster and cib0rgman ... wear it well, Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Bravo! Superb watch!! GREAT piece!! wear it well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Really nice watch you have there and as always a fantastic job by The Zigmeister. I actually don't own a Rolex yet (shame) but one like yours would fill the void for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I want to thank Everyone for the nice comments. This is still an ongoing project, My goal is to get the watch as close as possible without spending a fortune, I think that the next upgrade is the HE valve. I am extremely please with this piece and in no way I feel bad wearing. is my daily beater for now. Eventually I may get a case from Vietnam and maybe before I died a Gen dial and Hand . All I need now is a modern Sub 1:1 case just like the SSD Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 cib0rgman, the watch turned out great; hats off to ziggy too. my GW is due back any day now. i too am impressed by the superior lume job. i am confident that my dial will display the master's touch. keep us in the loop as to the progress you make with further modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Congratulations cibOrgman on a beautiful franken! And I can certainly sympathize with you on deciding where to draw the line in building this watch. The costs can certainly get out of hand. But the end results are beautiful and Ziggy did a great job. Enjoy your masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 what is the link for Helen Wong's inserts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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