kilowattore 2 Posted December 26, 2017 I've been rather busy in the last weeks trying to complete many projects. I felt posting a thread about each build would have been redundant, at the same time I'd like to share a few pics for some late Christmas eye candy First one on is this cartel based 5512, here's the parts list: - reshaped cartel case - vietnam dial aged by me - Mix of Clark + cartel hands - Clark plexi - Clark bezel assembly - cartel insert - Athaya pearl - Athaya crown Next one is a nice 1655 McQueen. These builds require some heavy shaping but the result is satisfactory. Parts used: - cartel case reshaped, drilled, aged - vietnam bezel - Vietnam dial - Clark plexi - Rafflestime hands relumed Following up is a distressed 5512, this is an almost totally cartel build (only added Athaya crown and tube and a Sternkreuz plexi) with heavily aged dial and hands. Let's break the Submariner builds streak with a GMT. This is my first try at PCG with a cartel 1675 case. Maybe not completely there but acceptable if you ask me. Dial is a gilt 6542 OCC dial, which makes the build a transitional early 60's watch. Parts used for the build: - Cartel case reshaped, aged, drilled, refinished - Clark bezel assembly - Clark insert - Yuki hands - Rafflestime small GMT hand - Clark plexi - Vietnam real gilt dial Let's proceed with an early 6204 build. In order to keep the build on a budget I used a silix/cartel case which required a lot of reshaping, especially the bezel ring which is now totally different than the standard cartel though not perfectly gen-like yet. Parts list: - Cartel case heavily reshaped - Raffles insert - Cartel dial relumed and aged - Tiger concept big ball hands - Sternkreuz T21 plexi Last but not least, here is a Tudor Submariner 7928 with square crownguards. As many of you will know, cartel CG's ae too short for a proper shaping but with a mix of skills and tricks the result is not bad imho. Besides I have to say I really like this dial and hands combo, and this might affect my judgement Parts list: - Cartel case reshaped, refinished, drilled, aged - Clark hands - Yuki T19 plexi - Vietnam dial - Athaya pearl - Athaya crown and tube That's all, but just for now, hope you enjoyed the reading and pics. Merry Oyster Christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,271 Posted December 26, 2017 You're very talented. Even with a camera. Thanks for sharing your labour(s) of love with the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlanetZoom 1 Posted December 26, 2017 Nice builds and photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,750 Posted December 26, 2017 Beautiful work Kilo! Every one of those looks tops mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilowattore 2 Posted December 27, 2017 Thanks gents, glad you enjoyed the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rymeister 0 Posted December 27, 2017 Beautiful collection you have there, fantastic builds...love them all especially the pcg 1675, looking at yours really makes me want to build another. Great work and thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Page 0 Posted December 27, 2017 WOW absolute Stunners :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted December 27, 2017 What a beautiful collection. This Rolex vintage fewer really is highly contagious:) Very nice and varied choice, love what You´ve done out of them with lots of effect and realism. Beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Cordell 0 Posted December 27, 2017 Nice to see these vintage builds here mate ! Merry Christmas ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilowattore 2 Posted December 27, 2017 Hey guys, glad to see some familiar faces! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholasa1234 0 Posted December 27, 2017 Beautiful work! Where did you source the 6542 dial? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilowattore 2 Posted December 27, 2017 25 minutes ago, nicholasa1234 said: Beautiful work! Where did you source the 6542 dial? All dials here come from ebay. Seller's names change but they are all from vietnam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Natas78 30 Posted December 27, 2017 Bravo! Crazy talent and output rate Kilo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites