Hybrid SMP Project

[TeeJay]

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

[pollux1]

I think that would look outstanding Teejay, can't wait to see the finished article

[TeeJay]

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

[Shundi]

Very very nice...classic case with a classic face

Can't wait to follow this!

[TeeJay]

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