seafoam Posted December 15, 2010 Report Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'll join in. This is the only vintage i have left and a Spintona under construction: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I finally found the time to take pictures of my 6263 , hope you like it. Build realised by Master Domi, thanks again! Modded DW dial (removed the red writing and replaced the clownish looking coronet with one from an Air King dial), gen V726 , crystal, crown, pushers and 571 endlinks. Bracelet is a Yuki but I'm saving up for a 78350. I'd love to finish it off with a sigma dial and service bezel but this will take some time. I blame this build totally on all of you in this forum, I clearly lost my senses somewhere in 2009/10 while browsing the Rolex section here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Superb build, wiesn089! I especially like the modded black dial, and it's got me thinking about experimenting on one. Is it also a DW case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks! Yes, bought this as a complete V23 copy version. The lugs are pretty sharp though any ideas how to fix that without ruining the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I finally found the time to take pictures of my 6263 , hope you like it. Build realised by Master Domi, thanks again! Modded DW dial (removed the red writing and replaced the clownish looking coronet with one from an Air King dial), gen V726 , crystal, crown, pushers and 571 endlinks. Bracelet is a Yuki but I'm saving up for a 78350. I'd love to finish it off with a sigma dial and service bezel but this will take some time. I blame this build totally on all of you in this forum, I clearly lost my senses somewhere in 2009/10 while browsing the Rolex section here! Looks great Wiesn. Now I want a black dialed one too (especially without the Daytona writing it looks awesome. Could make a great "Peruvian" Is your forum name a reference to the mother of all beer fests? I was just there in October and had a great time ( "Oans, zwoa, Gsuffah") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesn089 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Haha, yeah it is, Donerix, Prost! Thanks again, actually I have considered to have back engraved with "Fuerza Aerea Del Peru" but I still need to read up some more about how this was done. I think it wasn't engraved actually but rather stamped, and contrary to the British Milsubs this was done by Rolex and not by the Peruvian Airforce themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks! Yes, bought this as a complete V23 copy version. The lugs are pretty sharp though any ideas how to fix that without ruining the case? I used an emery board to dull the sharp edges on my 6263. It's a cheap and quick solution. Anything more comprehensive will need a repolish/rebrush of the case! My silver 7750s: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchguy07 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 The vintages have much more character than the newer models do. Here's my baby, a modded MBW 1680 with the discontinued 1:1 case that takes gen parts. I would only consider trading it for a nice 5513 or 6263, but either way, I'm sticking with vintage Rollie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifter Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 My 1655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Haha, yeah it is, Donerix, Prost! Thanks again, actually I have considered to have back engraved with "Fuerza Aerea Del Peru" but I still need to read up some more about how this was done. I think it wasn't engraved actually but rather stamped, and contrary to the British Milsubs this was done by Rolex and not by the Peruvian Airforce themselves. I read somewhere that the engraving (or stamping) was filled with enamel FYI Let's have a beer at Wiesn 2011. I will be there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Lets keep this one going... Heres another one I recently finished.. Datejust 16030 ALL gen with ETA2836 replacement movement and hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Here's my collection of vintages. Varying degrees of works in progress, and working* timepieces And here's a sneak peak at two more future vintage projects. One will hopefully be something a bit 7032-esque, the other, something inspired by the 6238 *Frequently subject to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Here's a radial dial 1675, though after years of being beat over the head by DocBlackRock, she now lives on riveted Oyster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 This the only one i have in the box right now. I've got a Spinmaster Daytona on the way thought!! free image hosting image host upload image adult image hosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 NDT Trading, gen bezel, gilt dial, relumed by The Zigmeister the master watchmaker next to my gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Really nice lume job on the dial and hands, seafoam, and a stunning Sub all around. flex: Did Zig add the texturing to the 6 and 7 markers of your dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Always happy to post pics of my fave vintage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Did someone say "Daytona" ??? My new favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Hi LHOOQ, indeed he did.. i can spend all day looking at the dial.. its amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Ah red... Your Blue Flake gets the obligatory "SELL IT TO MEEEE!!!!" but you'd be nuts to ever let it go. flex: Next time I'm in town, I'm bringing my loupe! My pair of 1016s: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Project watch: 3035 movement....hmm, what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 my collection atm cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 older post I know but this one is worth a second look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerShot Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 OK, maybe I can play now ! Thanks to mister Andy ! 5512 1680 The two babies together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 A couple of MBW's with a few gen parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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