JoJo35 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Over a year ago I had the opportunity to hold and admire a very special divers watch that had a long history of deep cold water dives. I couldn't forget the beautiful vintage piece, and eventually decided to attempt to duplicate what I had seen. Today, I received a very special package in the mail from no other than the Master. Complete with a host of gen and hard to find parts, including a gen rivet bracelet A beautiful addition is always a gen crown/tube, and in this case "brevet" I've always loved the slim lines of the old subs The watch sits now, on my wrist (where it belongs!): I know I thoroughly enjoy this gorgeous piece. The dial is absolutely superb, and IMO one of RG's absolute best. This will be going along on the GTG next week, so those who attend will be able to see this work of art first hand Cheers, JoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Gorgeous watch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Jojo and The Zigmeister, what can I say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Ditto Toomuchgear. I think this qualifies as the best franken Sub I have seen to date. Wrist shots please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I cant wait to see that in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Just ridiculously WAY beyond cool to the thousandth power. I'm standing with Freddy and saying that is the best franken Sub I have ever seen as well. WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Look forward to trying this one on... Absolutely stunning JoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 WHOA. Simply, WHOA. I think the master absolutely NAILED it. That thing looks incredible. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Holy crap! What a work of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 JoJo - where did you source the dial & case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Wow! That is absolutely spectacular. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Simply WOW Thats an fantastic Franken and one of the best I have seen. You can be proud of this nice watch. This is why I love RWG, you will be amazed every time again. Congrats to this beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm drooling...wear it well...that's fantastic!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Speechless A true beauty from a great Pair: Jojo and Ziggy. Next monday, for a couple of minutes I'll pretend it's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted August 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thanks everyone for your compliments. As I've said about my other projects, the true talent here lies in the builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 My only problem is, with all of these special pieces being absolutely gorgeous, I still have no idea which one will make the wrist! If I were you, I couldn't decide either. Though the last finished project is probably the one that is the beloved of the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Beyond a work of art! Ziggy has built a real masterpiece here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Not a lot to say that hasn't already been said JoJo. You truly have something special in this watch. Your dream is now a reality; how great is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I seem to remember that original 5508 from about a year ago... it stayed in NYC and never came home Great to see this one home and in your hands again, wear it well and enjoy. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heywood Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 That's absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations to you on the new watch and Kudos to The Zigmeister on the awesome job. I may have to sell my DW Daytona and use the proceeds to build one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 No words to describe this watch, wow, Great work The Zigmeister. And congratulation to the owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I am speechless. That is a fantastic collaberation. Wear well. Enjoy and bask in the glory - it is truly a masterpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Simply outstanding, wear that with pride!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 what an exceptional vintage time piece and works of art..beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Beautiful watch, JoJo. The dial and the hands are a flawless match- excellent. That Brevet crown is nice, I've never seen that on a 5508. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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