Virgil Hilts Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Here are some pics of my shiny old vintage 6152-1 Pannys. Just got 'em today. Overall, I'm very happy. VDB does fantastic work. The vintagizing (yeah, it's a word now) is top-notch, especially the dials. I love the aged brown on the Luminor. The MM has a Mod. Dep. buckle. And of course, vintage leather straps, nice and thick. The movement in the Luminor is a genuine Cortebert with re-engraved bridge. Works great. Runs like a top. As for disappointments, I'm a little disappointed with the crown guards not having the "peak" on the inside of the top. The MM crown guard is way too thin. And the font on the display-back bezel is pretty bad, as is the engraving. Hoping to work those out - if anyone has better vintage crown guards, please let me know. And the solid case-back was supposed to be engraved, which I'm sure was just an oversight I'm sure we can sort out. I can't recommend VDB highly enough. Bit of a language barrier, but his work is spectacular. Hope you enjoy the pics. Comments and suggestions always welcome.
old skool Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Can you PM or email me some more info. I am making a custom watch similar to the one on the left and am looking for someone to do some vintage work. Thanks
Virgil Hilts Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Posted June 18, 2008 Can you PM or email me some more info. I am making a custom watch similar to the one on the left and am looking for someone to do some vintage work. Thanks PM me with your questions and I'll be glad to give you whatever information I can. VDBroucke, a member here did the work. He's very good.
capice Posted June 18, 2008 Report Posted June 18, 2008 Stephan's work is really Art, I hope to visit him very soon
Watchmeister Posted June 18, 2008 Report Posted June 18, 2008 Virg- They look great. VDB does fabulous work and is always very helpful. Wear those babies well.
fishgodeep Posted June 18, 2008 Report Posted June 18, 2008 They both look great...6152-1 is on my project list...one day ...VDB does some great work ..and what a buckle!!!!!
sssurfer Posted June 18, 2008 Report Posted June 18, 2008 Pretty unique timepieces. Even if vintage is not my cup of tea, they made me drool. And yes, that buckle there, it is a colpo da maestro.
ubiquitous Posted June 18, 2008 Report Posted June 18, 2008 Gorgeous! Both look absolutely amazing...
old skool Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 Can someone PM me his contact info? I haven't had any luck reaching him.
rl350z Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 virg, im glad you got your vintage beauties bro, im jealous hehehe
Virgil Hilts Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Posted July 1, 2008 If anyone is interested in the MM, I may be induced to part with it. PM me if you are.
earlgrey-erfurt Posted July 1, 2008 Report Posted July 1, 2008 old school VDB is on the way back to rep world he has been on vacation cheers helmut
earlgrey-erfurt Posted July 6, 2008 Report Posted July 6, 2008 VDB is from Germany ? you know that!!! what you re want to play here? cheers helmut
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