FxrAndy Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I was inspired by Touby watches, Phoband and Avitts Flieger that he made and looking at the parts that found available i decided to make my wife a new watch, no long intro lets see the pictures (sorry about the quality very exited about finishing it) BTW i know the strap is on the wrong way, my wife wanted it as a lefty but i put the hands on as a righty, i am going to see if she notices! As soon as i saw the seagull rose gold movement i new she would like it and so did i, power reserve is over 50 hours and it looks to be keeping good time. The 42mm case is well made with a screw on bezel and case back and advertised as having a double AR crystal, not sure about that one but is feels like saphire front and back, The Crown came with the case set and feels good but is NOT screw down. The case set is so comprehensive it even came with springbars. The items arrived well packed in 36 hours from ordering. The hands are from Helenarou on the bay and took about 2 weeks to arrive from HK, but the item location is listed as USA, so be aware for the customs issues, it should not be a problem but i have been called to the customs office over a bezel insert from HK once. The lume is on par with standard rep lume. I thought the blue finish would compliment the rose gold and the lume to provide contrast with the blue to make it easily readable Strap is BOB and great quality, We all know Bob. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farquar Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 You did WHAT?? Looks great, congrats, one lucky wife you got there mr fxr... That movement looks awesome btw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Good stuff Andy, looks great and means more when you source the parts and put it together yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Fantastic!!! She'll love it I have been looking at that movement for one of my next creations. But nor for a skeleton...I want to make a nice enameled dial watch, with blued steel Breguet style hands. In this case, I would be wasting the beautiful decoration on the front of the movement, but you've proved that it will look great from the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I am toying with the same idea, i was thinking of a mirrored back to the dial to catch more light. BTW you have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 I am toying with the same idea, i was thinking of a mirrored back to the dial to catch more light. BTW you have PM We think alike I was thinking about silver paint on the back of the dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hey Andy, thats the one we taleked about in Arnhem. What can I say just stunning. This is a beautyfull movement. Your wife is really lucky that you build this beauty for her. Fantastic work and a great watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks Dirk It was worth the wait for the hands, i had a bit of a problen with hour wheel slippage, and could not find an oring thin enough to sit below the min hand to hold the hour and and wheel down, but i have just reset the min hand again and it does not look like the hour wheel will lift off the drive gear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 WOW happy to inspire that movement is decorated amazingly - seagul you say? do you mind if i ask the price? beautiful piece love it - hope she does!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Wow! Your misses really needs to shave her arms, man! No seriously, great job on a special piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Lookin' good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 that movement is decorated amazingly - seagul you say? do you mind if i ask the price? That movement can be purchased for about $95, plus shipping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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