Virgil Hilts Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsub5517 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 great watches!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianton Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Both very nice, great work by S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Hilts Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Stephan's work is really Art, I hope to visit him very soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Hanky Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Gorgeous.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Virg- They look great. VDB does fabulous work and is always very helpful. Wear those babies well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share 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!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Gorgeous! Both look absolutely amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old skool Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Can someone PM me his contact info? I haven't had any luck reaching him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rl350z Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 virg, im glad you got your vintage beauties bro, im jealous hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Hilts Posted July 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 If anyone is interested in the MM, I may be induced to part with it. PM me if you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlgrey-erfurt Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 old school VDB is on the way back to rep world he has been on vacation cheers helmut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dang99 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 So nice shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 VDB is from Germany ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlgrey-erfurt Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 VDB is from Germany ? you know that!!! what you re want to play here? cheers helmut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Rob Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 wowzers that turned out nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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