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Latest project. 1665 DRSD

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Here are the pics of the Yuki case which arrived in 5 freakin day. I've never

been that lucky before. Note the He valve and I added a gen crown. Let me know what you think. Got

a ways to go but just wanted to share some pics.

 

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Wiz

Hou, that's nice :lol:

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Pentax

What is this costing you ?

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trailboss99

Looks damn good so far mate.

Keep us in the loop!

 

 

Col.

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greg_r

whoa.... lookin' good!

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mspangl

holy crap mate.. nice drsd!

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scope
What is this costing you ?

Not as bad as you might think. I had a datejust that I never wore. It had the 1575 movement needed for the build. The hopeful sale of the case and dial should cover the yuki case of around

$500. I/m trying to purchase a gen braclet but it's not going to be cheap. The crown was $70 and the

Dial and hands were sourced from Phong(who will haggle) for $250.00.You might think I'm crazy for

using a gen for franken but for me a watch means alot more if you build it yourself.

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scope
Here are a few to compare it to. Notice the many different 4's on the bezel inserts. Great looking watch Scope.

 

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg...0&rid=15726

 

Thanks for the info KBH! My custom serial number would have matched the closest bezel but

I chose to use my fathers birth date.It was his watch

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glennstoy

"THE SECOND SHOULD YOU EVER DECIDE TO SELL THIS SEADWELLER".......I'LL TAKE IT.......Glenn

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coolfire

As I mentioned, what a beauty! Wear her well!

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scope

Thanks coolfire!

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scope

Thanks for the great input. :drinks: Ihave started modding the case some. Drilled the lug holes, smoothed down the bezel, smoothed down all edges and started(slowly) modding the crown guard.Yuki is sending another bezel insert with a centered pearl.On a old cheap

rep braclet until I score a proper one.

 

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KBH

Nice! Now get some proper spring bars.

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scope

I have aged the plexi and bleached the bezel. The pics makes the lume look yellow but it is actually a toasty light tan.Just

need to source a braclet now.

 

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wat44

looks better than mine!

 

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ImWatchingYOU

Always like the SD, great project you got there.

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solkryssare

Very very very nice!! Good work mate! Here is my franken 1665 GWSD:

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scope

Wow,thats nice! I hope mine turns out that well.

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killgarh

Hi all !

 

Just have received a DRSD from a wonderfull dealer, she's great :D

 

I have a few questions for you experts,

 

Do the gen have non-solid midlink ?

My bezel doesn't have click and is bi-directionnal, is it normal ?

The bracelet have screws and not pins, I believe that in those days they used pins ?

 

Thanks in advance !

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solkryssare
Hi all !

 

Just have received a DRSD from a wonderfull dealer, she's great :D

 

I have a few questions for you experts,

 

Do the gen have non-solid midlink ?

My bezel doesn't have click and is bi-directionnal, is it normal ?

The bracelet have screws and not pins, I believe that in those days they used pins ?

 

Thanks in advance !

 

 

All is good. Gen has hollow midlinks. It doesn't click and they are to be found with both Rivet and regular Oyster bracelets. The last one is the most common combination.

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MikeMcNair

absolutely awesome!!! i cant believe how people just build these things. its a true artform!!

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killgarh
Hi all !

 

Just have received a DRSD from a wonderfull dealer, she's great :D

 

I have a few questions for you experts,

 

Do the gen have non-solid midlink ?

My bezel doesn't have click and is bi-directionnal, is it normal ?

The bracelet have screws and not pins, I believe that in those days they used pins ?

 

Thanks in advance !

 

 

All is good. Gen has hollow midlinks. It doesn't click and they are to be found with both Rivet and regular Oyster bracelets. The last one is the most common combination.

 

Thank you solkryssare!

It's good to have direct contact with experts :bounce:

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solkryssare
Hi all !

 

Just have received a DRSD from a wonderfull dealer, she's great :bounce:

 

I have a few questions for you experts,

 

Do the gen have non-solid midlink ?

My bezel doesn't have click and is bi-directionnal, is it normal ?

The bracelet have screws and not pins, I believe that in those days they used pins ?

 

Thanks in advance !

 

 

All is good. Gen has hollow midlinks. It doesn't click and they are to be found with both Rivet and regular Oyster bracelets. The last one is the most common combination.

 

Thank you solkryssare!

It's good to have direct contact with experts :bounce:

 

 

Expert? :D Thanks mate. But Im just a young Padawan learner. Far more knowledgeable people on here than me.

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JohnG

Gorgeous!

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