TeeJay Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Okay, the plan for this project, is to use the case of an Electric Blue Seamaster, to create a 'more formal-looking' watch along the lines of the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver. To that end, I have begun polishing the bracelet mid-links, and plan to transplant in a silver-colored dial. Possibly from an Aqua Terra, possibly from a Deville. I want the dial and hands to create the 'elegance' of the watch, while leaving the case 'functional but attractive'. Here's what I've got thus far: Stock Watch: With semi-polished mid-links: At present, the mid-links are polished, but not as much as I would like. I really want them to pop in comparison to the side-links, so that's going to mean much more polishing I'll post updates as the project progresses [Edit to add] This is the kind of dial I was thinking of using: I'd probably have to do some (okay, a lot of) work to get the dial to fit in the case, but I think it'd be worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollux1 Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I think that would look outstanding Teejay, can't wait to see the finished article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 I think that would look outstanding Teejay, can't wait to see the finished article Thanks, amigo, I've got high hopes for the project, at least, it should look good when it's complete, as all the parts are from the same watch company. The only problem is I think the rehaut will cut across the dial to where the raised markers are (which should look really sharp) but, if it doesn't fit straight off, I'll be filing a lot of material from the dial edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Very very nice...classic case with a classic face Can't wait to follow this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Very very nice...classic case with a classic face Can't wait to follow this! Thanks, bro, I have a good feeling about this project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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