Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 I built the first watch ever in June of 2020 and since then it's been a bug as some of you know and can relate to. While I enjoy and have a few Viet hybrid builds but as a hobbyist, I gotta watch my expenses. This one is a left over homologation build with mostly all JKF parts sans case. Idk where the case is from, I just had to add changers and slim the CGs. Dial is from one of my first builds. Aged and relumed Datewheel aged to give it a more weatherred look. Hands from TConcepts aged and relumed. Bezel insert from watchman on ebay, aged to give it a blue hue. Bezel aged to match the watch overall Keep long great time on a low beat DG. Some of the DG movements are just so darn accurate and moves when you pick it up right away. The datewheel snaps quickly, centered and into place like a revolver chamber. Love it! And for sure the aged wheel is my favorite party trick of the watch. Hope y'all enjoy. P.s. pics taken with my pixel phone and a home made shoe box, paper towel, shop light contraption... Budget concious suburban dad mentality :-| Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted February 27, 2021 Huge fan of your builds. Hard to believe you only start dabbling less than a year ago! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 Huge fan of your builds. Hard to believe you only start dabbling less than a year ago!This makes my day mate! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted February 27, 2021 Great work- it looks like it has been in use for 50 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 Great work- it looks like it has been in use for 50 years. The previous owner was a fisherman I believe ;-)Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted February 27, 2021 I always look forward to your vintage posts, some awesome builds. I had no idea you'd only been doing them for a year, they like spectacular. And I can't wait to see some future builds, you're only going to get better! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 I always look forward to your vintage posts, some awesome builds. I had no idea you'd only been doing them for a year, they like spectacular. And I can't wait to see some future builds, you're only going to get better! Thanks man. Sadly I think I'm running into some hardware challenges. Lathe, namely. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted February 27, 2021 Beautiful, they keep getting better and better. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted February 27, 2021 Great work. Gorgeous. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 27, 2021 To quote you from yesterday....man staaaahp!! Not the modding but making me envious!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 To quote you from yesterday....man staaaahp!! Not the modding but making me envious!!!!Hahhahahha can't wait to see your 1680 when finished man. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 5, 2021 A really nice gentleman from the east coast took my red away I felt a void... So I built another one .. not a red one albeit but this will do..All cartel but insert and crown. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k3rm87 180 Posted March 5, 2021 Wow, that thing looks awesome mate. Well done! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swiii 1,450 Posted March 5, 2021 Beautifull, good job 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted May 18, 2021 I got the bug! Can't stop building this type. Each iteration gets better.. enjoy Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan71 18 Posted May 19, 2021 But do you shave the dial diameter or have enlarge the jkf dial window and dial seat?Tks Edit : sorry saw now that is a cartel dial 26mm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted May 20, 2021 But do you shave the dial diameter or have enlarge the jkf dial window and dial seat?Tks Edit : sorry saw now that is a cartel dial 26mmBut glad that it almost fooled ya! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan71 18 Posted May 20, 2021 But glad that it almost fooled ya! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using TapatalkPerhaps you are able to make bigger the 12 base triangle with the lume .. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DD60 74 Posted May 20, 2021 I do believe you've got the hang of it now. Excellent work ! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted May 20, 2021 I do believe you've got the hang of it now. Excellent work ! Thanks for sharing.Thank you so much. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchGeek5711 172 Posted May 24, 2021 Fabulous, going for a build myself i used a dremel alot of hand polish with sandpaper and a jkf 1680 case. Going to order a fitting eta and a gen dial and hands when the budget is right Anyone knows How to Age the bezel to that blue tone? I tried a toilet cleaner and it ended up white gray, i tried a less strong acid and it faded just as quickly.. never got a blue tone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted May 25, 2021 Fabulous, going for a build myself i used a dremel alot of hand polish with sandpaper and a jkf 1680 case. Going to order a fitting eta and a gen dial and hands when the budget is right Anyone knows How to Age the bezel to that blue tone? I tried a toilet cleaner and it ended up white gray, i tried a less strong acid and it faded just as quickly.. never got a blue toneFantastic work on the case mate! For blue fade, it all depends on the source of the insert. Slay kissing40 insert or watchman408 (ebay) black inserts are the only two that I know of goes blueish. To get there, use heavy industrial bleach and water (50/50) to remove top coat. Rinse in warm water. Insert it back to a more diluted mix for round 2. But keep an eye on it. I'd say with sun light exposure keep it for 3 to 5 mins. And you will see a bit of blue hues come through. Take it out, rinse again and dry it thoroughly. Do not touch it without thorough drying. Or it will east into the enamel and then you are left with a grey faded insert. Once dried, use tweezer to pick up the insert and roast it on open fire, trust me! Just like toasting Marshmellows. This darkens the blue a bit and also acts as coating. Because when you put your finishing touch, I use old capecod to avoid over brushing and taking too much color off. And voila! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchGeek5711 172 Posted May 25, 2021 45 minutes ago, Mbari said: Fantastic work on the case mate! For blue fade, it all depends on the source of the insert. Slay kissing40 insert or watchman408 (ebay) black inserts are the only two that I know of goes blueish. To get there, use heavy industrial bleach and water (50/50) to remove top coat. Rinse in warm water. Insert it back to a more diluted mix for round 2. But keep an eye on it. I'd say with sun light exposure keep it for 3 to 5 mins. And you will see a bit of blue hues come through. Take it out, rinse again and dry it thoroughly. Do not touch it without thorough drying. Or it will east into the enamel and then you are left with a grey faded insert. Once dried, use tweezer to pick up the insert and roast it on open fire, trust me! Just like toasting Marshmellows. This darkens the blue a bit and also acts as coating. Because when you put your finishing touch, I use old capecod to avoid over brushing and taking too much color off. And voila! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Thanks alot gonna order one of those! Will share results when i finish this build hope it looks somewhat like yours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted June 3, 2021 Not a jkf this but she sure is purrty Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites