Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 6, 2019 Hey guys, I've been wanting to post my very first build for quite some time now but always forgot to do it A request from @semperfi55 to share the building specs when I posted the finished result reminded me to finally do it! After all, I had documented all the steps during the build! I've been always good with my hands and wanted to become an engineer or a Surgeon! I ended up becoming a Dental Surgeon that combines both At that time I was building up my watch modding skills and wanted to start a project; to source various parts and build my own watch. I hadn't made up my mind of the brand or type and was lurking in the M2M Section both here and nextdoor for something interesting to pop up Firstly, I sourced the 2836-2 movement and that kind of made me go down the Rolex path since (at that time) I didn't have any Rolex watch at all. Then came a BP 16610 Case with lug holes, BP Dial/Hands/DWO, a Gen Rubber B and a BP Bracelet with hollow middle links and Solid SELs. It took me almost a year to gather all the parts and finish my project! Patience is a virtue and in this game an essential asset! The parts came from all around the world, including the Netherlands, USA and Australia! For the History I would like to add that I had to replace the Seconds gear and the Click Spring with Swiss ones because the pinion broke of its gear and I lost the Click Spring I also replaced the Crown with a new 703 one because the one it had was slipping. Photos of the parts and build step by step: All the parts finally gathered together: No work station at that time, just the kitchen table (try not to lose anything, you'll never find it again). The mask might be a bit too much but you don't want to have dust on the Dial or the inside of the Crystal from your breathing.... Checking the DWO alignment: Hour Hand in place: Both Hour and Minute Hands in pkace Parallel with each other: All Hands in place: Stem inserted/screwed to the 703 Crown and checking if it has the correct length: All Gaskets greased and ready for closing her up: Recased: On the Gen Rubber B: Wristshots with the Bracelet: A few years back, I could just change/resize a Bracelet and none of the above would have happened if it wasn't for this place and all the information gathered in addition to all the members that gave me directions, advice and the urge to do it! Thank you RWG! Thanks for watching! Cheers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,387 Posted November 6, 2019 nice job pal ! did you change the dwo yourself too ? if so was that a bugger ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,748 Posted November 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, splke said: nice job pal ! did you change the dwo yourself too ? if so was that a bugger ? NOOOOOOO!! Do yourself a favour..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, splke said: nice job pal ! did you change the dwo yourself too ? if so was that a bugger ? I did and it's a pain to get all the dates aligned with the Date Window! I'm not sure if you're asking for real or if you're being sarcastic 16 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: NOOOOOOO!! Do yourself a favour..... What do you mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,387 Posted November 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Nikosaldente said: I did and it's a pain to get all the dates aligned with the Date Window! I'm not sure if you're asking for real or if you're being sarcastic no love i was asking as i heard it was a pig and you didn't document it ? it looks grand Niko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, splke said: no love i was asking as i heard it was a pig and you didn't document it ? it looks grand Niko Cheers mate If you see the first 3 photos, you'll notice the DWO (The white round thing with the dates) and the movement with the date Wheel it came with. The DWO is glued on the Date Disc in such way so it doesn't prevent the date change at midnight and it all the dates align perfectly with the date window! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stfrance 17 Posted November 6, 2019 Great job Nik.. Payment sent~!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 6, 2019 3 hours ago, CollieWobbles said: Bravo Thanks pal! 3 hours ago, stfrance said: Great job Nik.. Payment sent~!!! Send me your address Nah, she's a keeper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted November 6, 2019 I wish BP still made 5 digit sub cases like that. They all apparently have ETA date windows now. Ugh. :(. I was planning a 16800 build and I found out about that. Now I have to use extra cash for a JF sub for a 16800 build and probably a YUKI dial since that’s about the only option for a 16800. Great build though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, BC1221 said: I wish BP still made 5 digit sub cases like that. They all apparently have ETA date windows now. Ugh. :(. I was planning a 16800 build and I found out about that. Now I have to use extra cash for a JF sub for a 16800 build and probably a YUKI dial since that’s about the only option for a 16800. Great build though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks mate! Maybe @NCRich could elaborate about the 5 digit Cases from BP. Keep your eyes peeled for something that may pop up on M2M Section Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,752 Posted November 6, 2019 31 minutes ago, Nikosaldente said: Thanks mate! Maybe @NCRich could elaborate about the 5 digit Cases from BP. Keep your eyes peeled for something that may pop up on M2M Section That is nice work Nik. I like that watch a lot. I don't know much about the BP 5 digits. I love the case you have with the drilled lugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 7, 2019 Fantastic work. Looks great enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,711 Posted November 7, 2019 Right! I can do this too. I have the same neon green microfibre... and... and ..... oh crap... I can't. Nice watch and great show 'n tell ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike R 1,336 Posted November 7, 2019 Nice finish product, you made it look to easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnychase1 44 Posted November 7, 2019 Looks really nice. Watching everyone on here post their builds always gives inspiration. I've learned a lot and it is fun to do but patience, as you stated is key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howitzer 1,974 Posted November 7, 2019 Great job and write-up Nik I bow to your superior patience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tirillo.mau 7 Posted November 7, 2019 Amazing. You did a great job! I am loving it. Enjoy mate! Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted November 7, 2019 That looks great. Been afraid to step into a mod that includes a date wheel. Do you actually have to exchange the DW or does the overlay just go on top of the original DW? This is such a newbie question, I know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golfer130i 4 Posted November 7, 2019 Hi Nik Well done to you for having the courage to do this for the first time. Thats a lovely piece that you’ve created and one which, I for one, would be very pleased to own. It also encourages me to think that I may have a go myself to do the same one day. I have a steady hand and patience so I think I could make a decent job of it. Congratulations to you mate, enjoy. P.S. I hope you’re looking after the SKX 007 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted November 7, 2019 That looks great. Been afraid to step into a mod that includes a date wheel. Do you actually have to exchange the DW or does the overlay just go on top of the original DW? This is such a newbie question, I know...It goes on top of the datewheel. It’s a pain in the ass but you get lucky sometimes. You just need some slow drying glue that does not expand and a LOT of patience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted November 7, 2019 1 minute ago, BC1221 said: It goes on top of the datewheel. It’s a pain in the ass but you get lucky sometimes. You just need some slow drying glue that does not expand and a LOT of patience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I guess I will stick to the no dates... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted November 7, 2019 Great job, I had a go at tinkering way back but stuffed the keyless on my favorite BK and got so pissed that I sold it and haven't done anything apart from very basic tinkering since. BUT I didn't use a face mask so maybe that was my problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 8, 2019 On 07/11/2019 at 01:23, NCRich said: That is nice work Nik. I like that watch a lot. I don't know much about the BP 5 digits. I love the case you have with the drilled lugs. Thanks Rich! I like the drilled lug Case too! It kinda adds a nice vintage look dating the watch in the 90's On 07/11/2019 at 02:57, Moondustesp said: Fantastic work. Looks great enjoy Thanks On 07/11/2019 at 03:17, Intresting said: Right! I can do this too. I have the same neon green microfibre... and... and ..... oh crap... I can't. Nice watch and great show 'n tell ! The microfiber cloth is most essential tool to start this kind of project On 07/11/2019 at 04:41, Mike R said: Nice finish product, you made it look to easy Thank you pal! On 07/11/2019 at 07:45, vinnychase1 said: Looks really nice. Watching everyone on here post their builds always gives inspiration. I've learned a lot and it is fun to do but patience, as you stated is key. Patience is the key for many things in life! On 07/11/2019 at 07:52, NDJ said: Very nice! Thanks! On 07/11/2019 at 08:07, Howitzer said: Great job and write-up Nik I bow to your superior patience! Cheers mate! 16 hours ago, tirillo.mau said: Amazing. You did a great job! I am loving it. Enjoy mate! Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk Thank you! 16 hours ago, SCShrek said: That looks great. Been afraid to step into a mod that includes a date wheel. Do you actually have to exchange the DW or does the overlay just go on top of the original DW? This is such a newbie question, I know... 16 hours ago, Golfer130i said: Hi Nik Well done to you for having the courage to do this for the first time. Thats a lovely piece that you’ve created and one which, I for one, would be very pleased to own. It also encourages me to think that I may have a go myself to do the same one day. I have a steady hand and patience so I think I could make a decent job of it. Congratulations to you mate, enjoy. P.S. I hope you’re looking after the SKX 007 Thanks mate! The SKX007 is well looked after, I keep it on rotation! 16 hours ago, BC1221 said: It goes on top of the datewheel. It’s a pain in the ass but you get lucky sometimes. You just need some slow drying glue that does not expand and a LOT of patience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Exactly this ^ 16 hours ago, ShovelnTC said: Great job, I had a go at tinkering way back but stuffed the keyless on my favorite BK and got so pissed that I sold it and haven't done anything apart from very basic tinkering since. BUT I didn't use a face mask so maybe that was my problem Been there with the Keyless works mate and I'm feeling you. Now I'm in a position to avoid causing it and fixing it if it happens. The face mask is as essential as the Green microfiber cloth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
