ThinkBachs Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I saw this posted somewhere that I can't recall, and only wish I was the originator of the idea. With that said, maybe I can be the one that actually creates it. I am no watchmaker, so even considering attempting to do this on my own wreaks of insanity. Here's what I'm talking about... I'm thinking that there's a custom dial company out there that could probably do the dial, it's the movement that has me the most concerned. The rest of the watch looks like I could pick the parts up off the shelf. One of the components that would be the most important to me would be that I'd like to see the case come from a Submariner, with holes and pushers installed. The Daytona is too small as it is. Using a Sub case would make a Rolex chrono that would better fit us guys with larger wrists. It would also allow for being able to find the ceramic bezel that this needs. From what I can see, the biggest obstacle would be finding a movement in this configuration with chronos and date- at least as far as I'm aware of what's available which isn't saying much. Soooooooo, watcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 You're right. That "wreaks of insanity". Good luck with the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The movement with chronos and date has been done, just in a different configuration. Check out the Breitling Blackbird. Should clarify, the Blackbird config difference is obviously the seconds location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've never been one to favor 'stock' over a custom build, so I say go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Any thing is possible with enough imagination, oh and cash to pay for custom work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 The movement with chronos and date has been done, just in a different configuration. Check out the Breitling Blackbird. Should clarify, the Blackbird config difference is obviously the seconds location. I knew I saw that config some place, though it seems to me that it was on another watch. Now that I've had some sleep, I'll be able to do a little more research. Here's the Blackbird for reference... vs Others as I find 'em... Bentley 6.75 White Dial Looks like the movement to get might be: -Asian 7750 second at 3 automatic chronograph movement at 28800vph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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