blueradish 130 Posted March 26, 2019 Before you read my thread I highly recommend reading thru NZ thread below to see how this kick-ass beast of a timepiece got from a piece of bar stock to my wrist. NZ skills are truly amazing. https://rwg.cc/topic/191479-ticticticticboom/?tab=comments#comment-1531096 I received the watch as you see in the pic below, but have always wanted a watch with some depth gauge elements. I passed along my NZ depth gauge project to another member since I had too many builds and needed funds for other builds, so I've been pining for some depth gauge. Started off by disassembling everything. The watch I received did not have the engraved movement plate, so I sent it off and had NZ work his engraving and painting magic. Next grab a set of Ross DG hands and a radiation second hand. Put them thru the Brass Black treatment and then age them to perfection. I stripped the dial due to accidentally scratching the finish on the surface and gave it a new brass black treatment, you'll notice my dial is black vs NZ's with some of the brass coming thru. Next step while the watch is completely disassembled, I need to sew a strap into the fixed lug case. Used a beautiful faded vintage olive green, soft as butter. Also used a sewn in Elias handmade buckle, same brass black treatment as on the hands. On to final assembly This case is a 3pc, CB, mid case and bezel. There are absolutely no threads it is all pressure fit and it fits perfectly snug, just amazing case making skills by NZ. …and DONE! Original vs Modded, both great in their own way. For reference, here are some Gen BT’s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faker 51 Posted March 30, 2019 Beautifully done Bloo!! Love what you did with the new hands and toning down of the red! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,697 Posted March 30, 2019 I'm always in awe when it comes to the watches ol' Bloo puts together. Been around for a while and remember some of his mini EGI projects taking form over at HF. Definitely one of the true artists when it comes to making one of a kind watches. Hats off, another amazing creation (even if you did have a head start on this one, lol.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueradish 130 Posted April 13, 2019 On 29/03/2019 at 23:09, fatarms said: I'm always in awe when it comes to the watches ol' Bloo puts together. Been around for a while and remember some of his mini EGI projects taking form over at HF. Definitely one of the true artists when it comes to making one of a kind watches. Hats off, another amazing creation (even if you did have a head start on this one, lol.) Thanks bud, just some simple modding all credit to Necky on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites