Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 I found a jeweller that will cnc me a solid 18k casing in Greece he said that he's machine can be exact to 1/1000 now the tricky part is to find a sub casing that can take gen parts in order to strip it down and copy it Does anybody have any suggestions Thanks Pentax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted February 21, 2011 Pentax, you are completely insane. But it's a good kinda insane :P I'm sure one of the Rollie guys will be along with a suggestion on the case... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Pentax, you are completely insane. But it's a good kinda insane :P I'm sure one of the Rollie guys will be along with a suggestion on the case... Thanks Greg ;-) its more of a goal for me to be able to do it more then the value Any help will be much obliged in order to achieve the best positive result with the least loss of money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Not King Midas again.... :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted February 21, 2011 Buy a stainless steel gen used then after you can sell it for the same sort of money you paid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Buy a stainless steel gen used then after you can sell it for the same sort of money you paid +1 Thats actually a very good idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Buy a stainless steel gen used then after you can sell it for the same sort of money you paid +1 Robert But I need to fit a Swiss eta is the inside the same? I was alo planning of gold repping a Pam Robert do you have any model which is suitable parts wise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prestigewatchco 2 Posted February 21, 2011 Eta 2824 will fit inside easy 2836 not so easy Best panerai to make in gold would be a radiomir I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Eta 2824 will fit inside easy 2836 not so easyBest panerai to make in gold would be a radiomir I think Will it fit with the gen railing and a little mod ding ? Or do I have to make new railings? Thanks P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted February 21, 2011 All other parts to be gen apart from the case and movement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 All other parts to be gen apart from the case and movement? Yes bezel,crown tube dial and crystal Which watch model will be the most suitable meaning to find the parts cheaper Because if I use a 1680 it will be hard to find a nipple dial etc... Thanks p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted February 21, 2011 WM9 V1 (BK sells them as TW best or Precious Time as the Supreme) will fit the bill. Takes all gen parts apart from movement but CGs need to be reshaped. The wm9 V2 doesn't need any casework and will take the gen movement or a smaller eta movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 WM9 V1 (BK sells them as TW best or Precious Time as the Supreme) will fit the bill. Takes all gen parts apart from movement but CGs need to be reshaped. The wm9 V2 doesn't need any casework and will take the gen movement or a smaller eta movement. Is pt's wm9 V1 or V2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Here is the link http://ptswisswatch.com/rolex/rolex-submar...products_id/162 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 21, 2011 Here is the link http://ptswisswatch.com/rolex/rolex-submar...products_id/162 @ Andy Did you get a chance to see if PT's is V1 or V2? Thanks Pentax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted February 21, 2011 PT's is V1. V2 was only sold by BK and WM9 himself and isn't available anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted February 22, 2011 I believe you need to be careful with crown/tube locations - only one of the ETAs gives accurate crown position, I think? I think WM9/BK sub v3 is the one with accurate placing so you need to check which movement that is, maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 22, 2011 I believe you need to be careful with crown/tube locations - only one of the ETAs gives accurate crown position, I think? I think WM9/BK sub v3 is the one with accurate placing so you need to check which movement that is, maybe? Maybe I can make the casing and after drill the hole for the tube once we have found which eta we will use. Another thing I could do if I don't find any wm9 v3 is buy a yuki 1680 and make that model to a solid gold, I actually can't choose .....which one of both to do! Are the lugs laser engraved?? And is the case back stamped or engraved? Thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 25, 2011 can't make up my mind what solid gold watch to build ..... need help guys! Rolex Panerai IWC I am hot and ready give me Ideas!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted February 25, 2011 You are hot and ready? Sounds like you just need the lube.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pentax 0 Posted February 25, 2011 Lol I am even Lubed!! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted March 1, 2011 Build a Rollie. No doubt. And as said before you need a bk v3 sub. Its the only that can take a gen movement and has the best crown position. Or a vintage 16800. I have a franken v3 if interested, but it aint cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted March 1, 2011 Sport diver's watch - solid gold??? I'd understand DayJust or DayDate, but Sub??? Hey, how about diamonds on bezel and dial?That's exactly, what sporty watch require... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted March 1, 2011 Sport diver's watch - solid gold???I'd understand DayJust or DayDate, but Sub??? Hey, how about diamonds on bezel and dial?That's exactly, what sporty watch require... Really? I say sexy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
