Luxuracer 14 Posted May 20, 2018 22 minutes ago, NCRich said: And a twofer Beautiful .... Just make sure they're brushed per gen ... ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilotbob 0 Posted May 20, 2018 Looking at these myself from Mary. Will be quite interested in your evaluation of them. Pilot Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSebwc 87 Posted June 8, 2018 Great start Rich!! I anxiously await to see the progress and their completion. Mine says hi!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted August 26, 2018 I think we may be making record time on this project! I drew up custom roulette datewheel overlays in illustrator, because why not? One of the advantages of taking your time (procrastinating) is that you can get all the little details right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted August 26, 2018 10 hours ago, repmaster1234 said: I think we may be making record time on this project! I drew up custom roulette datewheel overlays in illustrator, because why not? One of the advantages of taking your time (procrastinating) is that you can get all the little details right! Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey1970 1 Posted August 26, 2018 What an amazing job guys... I would have the same on mine but it’s maybe gonna cost me like hell.Well doneInviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted August 31, 2018 Finally got a decent decal dial applied after months of not being able to, for some unknown reason. I've done this plenty of times before, but I just couldn't get it right. Turns out I wasn't putting enough clear coat on the decal sheets before applying the decal to the dial. My guess is that the paper needs more clear coat as it gets older because it degrades a bit. Anyway, time to make another one of these, sand the surfaces to be perfectly smooth and glossy, and then lume them. After that, all the parts will be ready and on their way to Rich for final assembly. I think I got the design/fonts etc pretty damn close to the original. If you notice anything that seems off... please don't tell me. I can't deal with another revision, lol. Oh yeah, and the holes are from the applied lume markers on the original 1675 dial. The new lume will cover those up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted August 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, repmaster1234 said: Finally got a decent decal dial applied after months of not being able to, for some unknown reason. I've done this plenty of times before, but I just couldn't get it right. Turns out I wasn't putting enough clear coat on the decal sheets before applying the decal to the dial. My guess is that the paper needs more clear coat as it gets older because it degrades a bit. Anyway, time to make another one of these, sand the surfaces to be perfectly smooth and glossy, and then lume them. After that, all the parts will be ready and on their way to Rich for final assembly. I think I got the design/fonts etc pretty damn close to the original. If you notice anything that seems off... please don't tell me. I can't deal with another revision, lol. Oh yeah, and the holes are from the applied lume markers on the original 1675 dial. The new lume will cover those up. So, so looking forward to putting these together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted August 31, 2018 28 minutes ago, repmaster1234 said: Finally got a decent decal dial applied after months of not being able to, for some unknown reason. I've done this plenty of times before, but I just couldn't get it right. Turns out I wasn't putting enough clear coat on the decal sheets before applying the decal to the dial. My guess is that the paper needs more clear coat as it gets older because it degrades a bit. Anyway, time to make another one of these, sand the surfaces to be perfectly smooth and glossy, and then lume them. After that, all the parts will be ready and on their way to Rich for final assembly. I think I got the design/fonts etc pretty damn close to the original. If you notice anything that seems off... please don't tell me. I can't deal with another revision, lol. Oh yeah, and the holes are from the applied lume markers on the original 1675 dial. The new lume will cover those up. Cracking job ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted August 31, 2018 58 minutes ago, Glaude said: Cracking job ! Thanks buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted August 31, 2018 Wow, that's awesome. You've nailed it! Congratulations. It's a shame Rich will probably stuff up the build. Maybe send it to Tripdog? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted August 31, 2018 12 hours ago, GingerBlubba said: Wow, that's awesome. You've nailed it! Congratulations. It's a shame Rich will probably stuff up the build. Maybe send it to Tripdog? Well, darn. I was gonna give my extra 6542 to you. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted August 31, 2018 13 minutes ago, NCRich said: Well, darn. I was gonna give my extra 6542 to you. Oh well. He said ... he will build his own 6542, @NCRich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted August 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: He said ... he will build his own 6542, @NCRich Uh..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted August 31, 2018 Twins! One on the right has a cool texture in the light. That rhymed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted August 31, 2018 21 minutes ago, repmaster1234 said: Twins! One on the right has a cool texture in the light. That rhymed. Poet and didn't know it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted August 31, 2018 A little bit of lume Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,744 Posted August 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, repmaster1234 said: A little bit of lume Well, that is pretty nice! Damn I got to go to dinner with the wife.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted August 31, 2018 17 minutes ago, NCRich said: Well, that is pretty nice! Damn I got to go to dinner with the wife.......... Show her these pictures .... @NCRich ... She would understand ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
semperfi55 4,707 Posted August 31, 2018 23 minutes ago, repmaster1234 said: A little bit of lume Nice work! Very inspirational Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted September 1, 2018 8 hours ago, NCRich said: Well, that is pretty nice! Damn I got to go to dinner with the wife.......... Tripdog would have cancelled dinner for the good of the project.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ped 13 Posted September 1, 2018 Wow, there are some serious skills and patience here. I’m starting to get an itch for one! ——————————————— “People who wear Rolex aren’t wankers, I’ve just noticed many a wanker wear Rolex” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSebwc 87 Posted September 13, 2018 Those dials look great. Nice work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majwilliams0308 0 Posted October 10, 2018 I love the progress so far. What's next? I have a couple questions 1. What hands set are you going to use? 2. I want high quality roulette prints for the 2836 movement... The gen DWOs are like $2k. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AddictedtoVintage 0 Posted October 15, 2018 6542 is by far the most beautiful watch on this earth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites