mtt.tr 0 Posted May 31, 2009 i have been wanting to build a watch for ages and today i started planing So far i have dismantle the watch to remove it from the old case started designing the case (pictures to be uploaded later today) It will be a pocket watch made from brass it will be of a modern style But what what i want for my next watch is and automatic movement so it will be a better looking skeleton watch Thanks for reading this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted May 31, 2009 Sounds like an interesting project. Looking forward to reading more about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 31, 2009 Screw to hold down the top Hole for screw acrylic tapped hole for screw. movement lip for a washer sorry for not having the text on the picture but paint started mucking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 31, 2009 does any one have a link or links to where i can get watch movments Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted May 31, 2009 Ofrei: http://www.ofrei.com/ Cousins: http://www.cousinsuk.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 31, 2009 face plate is finneshed At the moment im marking the brass for the movement but this build wont take to long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted May 31, 2009 there ye go face plate i will do updates during the week/weeks hopefully week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted May 31, 2009 Can't wait to see it finished! And Greg's links are good - you can get inexpensive movements (or expensive ones) from either of those suppliers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted June 1, 2009 this build my be turned in to a wrist watch with the time adjustment at the top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted June 1, 2009 this build my be turned in to a wrist watch with the time adjustment at the top That will be different - post pics as it advances... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted June 1, 2009 all from today copy form word as i went i wrote it down Up date started working the brassand have cut the hole for the face plate and started to bore the hole for the movement pics to come soon just the front of the watch left and drill last holes for fixings a and time adjuster 2(pics will be uploaded shortly) finished nearly only needs final finishing touches the polishing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted June 1, 2009 Looking forward to more pics - looking good, very industrial look! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted June 1, 2009 WOW!!! You really have guts, man!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted June 2, 2009 click here to see full click here to see full click here to see full click here to see full click here to see full tomorrow thin down more then cut the screws then eventually polish luither is that a compliment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted June 3, 2009 can't wait to see it finished! A lot of work going into that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 3, 2009 Making good progress, mtt - looking forward to seeing the next stage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted June 3, 2009 Hey! Diesel punk! Well done man. And, yes, I belive that was a compliment. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted June 4, 2009 Hey! Diesel punk! Well done man.And, yes, I belive that was a compliment. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted June 15, 2009 sadly not yet mate as other projects have popped up well projects for money kind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted June 15, 2009 well as soon as you have updates/pics, be sure to post them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted June 15, 2009 dont worry John i will mate im looking at making the bit for the strap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites