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NCRich

Vintage Milgauss - 6541 modded

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NCRich

This was an interesting chic geek watch to me. Initially developed by Rolex to deal with the electromagnetic waves generated in modern work environments. This is a gen.

 

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This is how it arrived from the rep factory via my friend M at Marvelous Replica. It is very bright and shiny and the case is sharp. Lug holes the wrong size, and the lume is crooked and doesn't fill the circles. It also has a spaceship looking superdome plexi that isn't right at all for this model.

 

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So I reshaped the case adding slight chamfers and smoothing the sharp edges. Drilled out the lugs, chamfered the edges of the holes and repolished the case. New plexi using a Tropic 21. Aged the dial and relumed using a vintage color. Aged the hands slightly and used a torch to brass the bezel. I think it looks pretty neat on this bomber jacket strap. I've got to mod the rivet bracelet to finish but here are some shots.

 

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Nickfive

cracking work as always mate!!!!

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BM284

Looks rather smashing mate - great job :)

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Olance

holy f*** thats nice !

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GC

Sir, you are slowly building an empire of rare Rolex. I think it's phenomenal that you can make any damn watch you want, how cool.

 

I like this, quirky.

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fatarms

You never cease to amaze, man. Nice work again!

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SamsonAusKognito

Impressive work you've done there.

This makes me want the same ... now :lol: :thumbsup:

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MAJ75

Excellent result. I do like the style of this early Milgauss, the work you have done adds the character & charm needed.

 

Really like the cracked leather strap too very complimentary..............

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Vintage

 

..... It also has a spaceship looking superdome plexi that isn't right at all for this model.

 

 

haha that comment makes me lough!!

 

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BadPickle

Lovely work Rich :clap:

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zikzak

If this watch ever starts to gather too much dust or not enough wrist 'time'; keep me in mind! :)

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DTDOTB

Those hands are absolutely gorgeous.

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