100 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 This 196 project took awhile to completed and a lot of $$$, and still not really finished, but here some teasers. All of the pictures taken on an angle to avoid crazy reflection. I got a Chief Double AR crystal and lost it (yes, I don't know where it is after I got it back from Chief)...... And we know the crappy AR on Pam rep... So now I have to wait for Chief next AR coating and pray I can get on the list again. I've decided to use the SS crown instead of the DLC crown, I am also thinking of switching out the two chrono pusher to SS also, thinking... And still need to find a suitable strap and send in the DLC coated buckle to strap maker... Paint the chrono second hand red or just the tip instead of entire hand. The ultimate goal for this 196 is to look the way I like, not as close to gen as possible. Parts: Old case, Hamilton 7753 movt, Lello DW. DLC and bezel painting done by Avitt. What an awesome job and gentleman to work with. Thank you Avitt. 7753 movt installed by Vaclume as well as dial relume. Vac did an amazing job, it was not an easy swap. Thank you Vac. Some crappy pictures, here they are: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Looks great! But not sure about the SS crown though... The contrast works for the caseback, but it kind of sticks out when the crown is a relatively small part and is surrounded by the DLC'd case/bezel, pushers, CG, etc. None the less, a very nice and very unique 196! Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Fantastic looking watch, and yes Avitt is a true gent I actually like the steel crown, nice contrast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Beautiful watch But all I can see is the paint coming out of that "F" on the case back...damnit!! Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 compliment... a super special edition.. rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Looks fantastic and beautiful casework by Avitt I agree with Ubi on the crown though....go DLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgodeep Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Great special project watch - I'd go for the DLC crown also and a black strap for uber stealth!!! Cheers FGD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I would probably will switch to DLC crown once I got tired of the SS crown. I still want to switch out the chrono pusher to SS, maybe that will spread the contrast out more evenly. Avitt, you've done awesome job, the missing paint added more character to the caseback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3x Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Beautiful work. And I agree with the rest on the crown. Awesome project man would love to see the hammy movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 love it- especially the red lettering on the bezel. i agree about the crown. IMO should be black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 god that thing is hotness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Beautiful work. And I agree with the rest on the crown. Awesome project man would love to see the hammy movement. Thank you everyone. This project had been the most satisfying project so far for me The hammy a crappy lume shot with no extended exposure... The lume is unbelievable in person... Macro shot of the lume... Vac did an amazing job. And anyone in the US that wanted a DLC service... no doubt in my mind Avitt will exceed all your expectation of his DLC coating service http://www.rwg.cc/members/Afraid-Dark-don-t-h-t98359.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 WOW!!! Beautiful watch and project... reminds me of mine ina way, but unique... I really like how your bezel came out compared to mine... I think maybe they went a little hard on the sandblasting and the edges of the engraving rounded slightly... Here's a few of mine I did a few years back: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 @swdivad, I've had your thread at TRC bookmarked since the day you posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 swdivad, Originally I just wanted to DLC the case, but then Avitt suggested the bezel painting and he shown me your 196. I am glad he did. So THANK YOU TO YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pre V Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hey swdivad! Where have you been my friend? Still remember Quarks? He will be headed back down-under in a couple of weeks. Beautiful 196 DLCs!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swdivad Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hey swdivad! Where have you been my friend? Still remember Quarks? He will be headed back down-under in a couple of weeks. Beautiful 196 DLCs!! !!! Of course I do... Chatted with him several weeks back... looking forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db1 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 all i can say is - wow !!! wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Simply stunning. I also like the SS crown. Lettering on the bezel looks superb, tho a little pinkish for me. But the work done here is simply amazing - a fantastic personalised piece... Congrats. Wear well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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