richard lawton Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi All Finally completed my T3 project, the watch I have wanted in my collection for a long time. This is made up of 3 different T3 watches and was really not an easy task. First I purchased a T3 from Paul as he had the correct size case with a seconds @9.00 movement and correct screws in the crown guards. 2nd purchase was a T3 from King with the new seconds at 12.00 movement with a small incorrect case (53mm), and 3rd was a local purchase as it had the correct hands and charcoal grey dial with black sub dials. (very lucky with this one) The seconds at 12.00 movement was fine for transplanting the correct dial and hands no problem so far, and the movement was serviced at this time. When the movement was fitted into the correct size case this was the first problem it was a little to thick due to the correctly recessed date wheel on the seconds at 12.00 movement so in order to accomodate the movement I had to make a .5mm rubber gasket between the watch and the case back in order to give enough space for the auto wind to work, and also adjust the movement retaining ring in order to fix the retaining screws. OK so far, but the next problem the crown stem also did not line up with the movement due to the depth of the case. I had to drill out a new hole for the crown and stem and fill the existing hole with metal filler. (This cannot be seen as the crown covers the modification.) Then I could not use the existing crown stem as it was to short so I had to purchased a new stem form the UK FINALLY i bought a genuine strap to complete the exercise This was not an easy task but I am pleased with the end result, but please do not attempt this crazy mod unless you have a lot of patience !!!!!!! Thanks for looking Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
217 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Congratulations for your excellent work , really fantastic Enjoy it Hi All Finally completed my T3 project, the watch I have wanted in my collection for a long time. This is made up of 3 different T3 watches and was really not an easy task. First I purchased a T3 from Paul as he had the correct size case with a seconds @9.00 movement and correct screws in the crown guards. 2nd purchase was a T3 from King with the new seconds at 12.00 movement with a small incorrect case (53mm), and 3rd was a local purchase as it had the correct hands and charcoal grey dial with black sub dials. (very lucky with this one) The seconds at 12.00 movement was fine for transplanting the correct dial and hands no problem so far, and the movement was serviced at this time. When the movement was fitted into the correct size case this was the first problem it was a little to thick due to the correctly recessed date wheel on the seconds at 12.00 movement so in order to accomodate the movement I had to make a .5mm rubber gasket between the watch and the case back in order to give enough space for the auto wind to work, and also adjust the movement retaining ring in order to fix the retaining screws. OK so far, but the next problem the crown stem also did not line up with the movement due to the depth of the case. I had to drill out a new hole for the crown and stem and fill the existing hole with metal filler. (This cannot be seen as the crown covers the modification.) Then I could not use the existing crown stem as it was to short so I had to purchased a new stem form the UK FINALLY i bought a genuine strap to complete the exercise This was not an easy task but I am pleased with the end result, but please do not attempt this crazy mod unless you have a lot of patience !!!!!!! Thanks for looking Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchturbo Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Looks Great! Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 WOW....one needs to have balls to do such a ride and build this watch.....and you need Arny-arms to wear this beast. I LOVE IT! Wear it well mate, Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard lawton Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hi Well my wrist is 8.5 inches so I can just about get away wearing this one just !!!! Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Great work, I love seeing long term projects like this come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Amazing! And definitely one of a kind! Enjoy it!! That is a superb looking watch and you're the only one that has it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Holy cow! That is a fabulous project and well worth the effort. Wear it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Superb results Richard. You're a brave man to tackle that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thats the nuts , quite literally by the looks of things. looks great ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 While the watch itself is not really my favorite AP, the effort and perfection that went into this project deserve RESPECT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elisiX Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Now that really has come together nicely. Very impressive Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Wow, Richard. Your time and effort paid off big time. It's a real Beauty. This one's a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Ditto on the praise of the excellent work. I have to do this sometimes for my SMP upgrades. I have a gen T3 dial that I'll probably never get around using since this project is so far down my list and parts are so hard to obtain. -bosk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nokia Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 beautiful watch 58mm case that is just epic what is the biggest case on a watch so far? is it that panerai rado with something like 65mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tecleitor Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hi All Finally completed my T3 project, the watch I have wanted in my collection for a long time. This is made up of 3 different T3 watches and was really not an easy task. First I purchased a T3 from Paul as he had the correct size case with a seconds @9.00 movement and correct screws in the crown guards. 2nd purchase was a T3 from King with the new seconds at 12.00 movement with a small incorrect case (53mm), and 3rd was a local purchase as it had the correct hands and charcoal grey dial with black sub dials. (very lucky with this one) The seconds at 12.00 movement was fine for transplanting the correct dial and hands no problem so far, and the movement was serviced at this time. When the movement was fitted into the correct size case this was the first problem it was a little to thick due to the correctly recessed date wheel on the seconds at 12.00 movement so in order to accomodate the movement I had to make a .5mm rubber gasket between the watch and the case back in order to give enough space for the auto wind to work, and also adjust the movement retaining ring in order to fix the retaining screws. OK so far, but the next problem the crown stem also did not line up with the movement due to the depth of the case. I had to drill out a new hole for the crown and stem and fill the existing hole with metal filler. (This cannot be seen as the crown covers the modification.) Then I could not use the existing crown stem as it was to short so I had to purchased a new stem form the UK FINALLY i bought a genuine strap to complete the exercise This was not an easy task but I am pleased with the end result, but please do not attempt this crazy mod unless you have a lot of patience !!!!!!! Thanks for looking Richard Great job! Please, is this the item from Paul with correct size case?: http://www.pam111.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=2578 Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard lawton Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Yes that's the one!!!! Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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