Mbari 2,227 Posted March 14, 2021 Howdy from Texas! Y'all know I love my 4 digits, especially the build that need a lot of work with shaving cases, re-lume, aging etc. Now 5 digits are a different story. It's all about sourcing parts and the rest is plain jane assembly. Putting it in terms of cars. I see 4 digits as souping up your JDM honda and Subaru, and even Mopar stuff, with your buddies, maybe a shade tree mechanic from the local shops. Now franken 4 digits are like resto modding vintage air-cooled P cars, big money stuff. 5 digits are like Dinan BMWs, dealership certified, warranty and stuff. Anyway moving on to this build: SUMMARY: The Coke is really growing on me, despite being skeptical in the beginning. Always took myself as a 4 digit 1675 kinda dude. Parts: The band of misfits Gen dial with great patina, despite a missing index Gen insert with the right shade of fade Gen Crystal, chipped Gen tube, rusted up Gen crown, nicely aged from use Gen open 6/9 datewheel. For those who know they know their worth Gen gaskets Gen click spring for bezel Vietnam case, really packs the piece together we'llClark's hands, relumed VR3186 from m2m sale Raffles 7836 bracelet, oiled and pampered with 593 endlinks Next steps: Crystal is a bit misaligned, so will fix it up laterHave gen hands comingCrown tube needs a bit more countersinkCase lugs need a bit more finesse in refinishing. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted March 14, 2021 Looks fab, look forward to seeing it finished. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 14, 2021 The case of Coke Vs. Not Pepsi :,-)Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted March 14, 2021 Better and better. Beautiful work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,759 Posted March 14, 2021 That looks awesome, bud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diplomatico 191 Posted March 14, 2021 Well YES PLEASE!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 14, 2021 Better and better. Beautiful work.Thanks Rich, most of the Coke work went into haggling prices and patience. Assembly took 35 minutes before the kids woke up this morning. Guess I'm masochistic, I don't think it's a serious build until you have had to mess with a dwo not aligning with dial, rubbing against it etc. That said, both of these cases needed file work. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 14, 2021 Payment Sent Hahhahahha I see what you did there Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tw3 351 Posted March 14, 2021 That’s a fine looking watch, great work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,671 Posted March 14, 2021 mate. Serious build and investment here. Will be a mint collectors when done. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flinnt 2,009 Posted March 14, 2021 Beautiful. I love a good coke 5 digit. Must be some serious coin in this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 14, 2021 mate. Serious build and investment here. Will be a mint collectors when done. Beautiful. I love a good coke 5 digit. Must be some serious coin in this one. It wasn't as reasonable as my latest 1680 build for sure. But in terms of what you get when you're flexible and patient, it was good value I'd say. Crystal is a bit chipped, dial missing a dot etc.Once I realized that the whole thing could possibly add up to greater than it's parts, a seasoned, worn watch not a box queen.. I was ok. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted March 16, 2021 Gorgeously seductive pierce !Has this get the green flag yet as I wana buy, hehehehe!Wear it with pride! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
