Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 The bug continues. This is my baller on a budget build. Ruby cases, gen crowns yadda yadda yadda is not for me. So what does one do after hours of insta, hqmilton, chorono24 lust sessions? You guessed it, build one. Parts: M2M watch purchase, idk the factory of the make but the fat CGs are just delectable.Viet dialTiger hands DG movement Riyi crownClark's crystalRiyi bracket Wso bezel - makes a huge difference with the fat font flat four ( tongue twister) Labor, you know the usual: Metal file,Toaster ovenLume kitCoffeePaint brushes Bicycle chain soot 4 types of glue Dry lubeNike shoe box x2 Paper towelPixel 3 phone Shop light Your usual watch tools. Time: 8 hrs if labor and a lotta time on EBay Enjoy Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted February 27, 2021 I have a BP factory one of these coming to me in the post as we speak. looking to give it the “vintage look”. will be very happy if I can get it looking like this! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 I have a BP factory one of these coming to me in the post as we speak. looking to give it the “vintage look”. will be very happy if I can get it looking like this!Thanks man, yeah this one is a keeper. Bps make a great base too. Lmk if you need any help. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted February 27, 2021 Always one of my fav watches. This looks great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,505 Posted February 27, 2021 I stand in envy of all you who are so good at modding and aging these lovely watches. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 Always one of my fav watches. This looks great.Thanks coach! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk I stand in envy of all you who are so good at modding and aging these lovely watches. You're the best man! Thank you Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 27, 2021 lovely lume shot...wait...that sounds bad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted February 27, 2021 I want... so bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted February 27, 2021 Always one of my fav watches. This looks great.No matter how much I wanna dislike it, it finds more wrist time than anything else. Gens included. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,657 Posted February 27, 2021 These are great, you’ve got the right balance of ageing/vintage, I’m a firm believer less is more. top marks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormtooper4 8 Posted February 27, 2021 That is one nice watch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jajajaja 4 Posted March 29, 2021 No matter how much I wanna dislike it, it finds more wrist time than anything else. Gens included. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk1655 is such a cool watch. Are you going to further shape the case? I checked rubyswatch but they don’t have a 1655 case in stock atm. Would also love to see a high end VN build.Thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 29, 2021 1655 is such a cool watch. Are you going to further shape the case? I checked rubyswatch but they don’t have a 1655 case in stock atm. Would also love to see a high end VN build.Thanks for sharingIngot lucky with the fat CGs on this case, unlike BPs. So far I'm pretty happy with it as is, especially with the bezel from wso. What changes to the case would you recommend? Aside from the wide gap in the cg and crown, which I don't have a fix for (blame it on over polish) Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites