leitztozeiss Posted August 13, 2006 Report Posted August 13, 2006 Here's my 'new' beautiful WM 3646 "California Dial" (thanks Rolf!). It came with a very nice Manifatture Firenze pigskin strap. Now I just need a replacement lug screw to replace a worn one (anyone? anyone?).
leitztozeiss Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Posted August 13, 2006 Here's a similar one I had received from Neil, vintagized, and sold to John. I prefer the WM 45mm case, because of the clean un-engraved case, clear display back and removable lugs to allow use of standard closed-end straps.
Watchmeister Posted August 13, 2006 Report Posted August 13, 2006 Love the dial. I did a similar model from WM but with the brown dial and gold lettering. Neil's looks great too though.
slay Posted August 13, 2006 Report Posted August 13, 2006 you'll have a hard time finding them ###### screws. I lost one screw and one wire lug, so far no luck finding replacement. if you do, please send me a PM!
leitztozeiss Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Posted August 13, 2006 Just bought two pairs from Davidsen. $10/pair. $$$$, but worth it to have a source. I also bought a giant assorted bulk of watch screws on eBay - hopefully there's some of the screws I'm looking for in there. Also, once I have some extras in hand, I'll try to source them from fastener suppliers. I'll let you all know how it goes.
leitztozeiss Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Posted August 13, 2006 Love the dial. I did a similar model from WM but with the brown dial and gold lettering. Neil's looks great too though. Yes, the Neil 3646 was nice also. What was surprising is the high quality of the crown and tube in the Neil 3646. (As an aside, I refer to it as the Neil 3646, but I suspect this is the same model offered by our other fine dealers also.) The WM has nice threads also, but the length of the threaded portion of the tube that sticks out from the case is shorter. Both are improvements over the 183 cases, at least the ones I've seen with the stripped crown/tube issue.
ubiquitous Posted August 13, 2006 Report Posted August 13, 2006 Very nice!! Can't beat a WM custom! I also like the 45mm case.... Fits the wrist quite nicely methinks But if a WM 47mm 3646 came around at the right price, I'd have to pick it up out of sheer principle of the matter...
leitztozeiss Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Posted August 13, 2006 Here it is on HK Tan distressed black:
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