JohnG 41 Posted July 20, 2009 Paid Jackson Tse today for a mini-Fiddy case, mounting tabs, - this is Jackson's mini Fiddy - I am getting just the case. I will add a PVD 6497 and sterile "slealth" dial from Getatwatch (I will black out the tick marks on the seconds subdial for full stealth mode). Hands will come from another source. I want black hands - I don't like the hand sets that come with (as most do) with the white seconds hand. I want ALL BLACK except for lume. Strap.... Gorilla? Jackson's prices sure are right (picked up a few extras too): HI here the price include shipping cost from HongKong: Dome 44mm 1950 mini case US$35 Mounting tab and screw US$2 case ball opener US$3 screw driver set US$10 if ok, paypal [email protected] (pls write down item on paypal) cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted July 20, 2009 A build your own watch project to go along with your build your own house project....... WOW. You've got a lot going on in your life John......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FBV 0 Posted July 20, 2009 be interested in seeing the finished product! post pics and give us progress update please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 20, 2009 go for it man - good luck and post progress if ya can btw, how is that beast of a house coming along? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 20, 2009 That sounds like it's gonna be a sweet watch, John - looking forward to seeing it when it's done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 20, 2009 I am REALLY looking forward to see this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 20, 2009 go for it man - good luck and post progress if ya can btw, how is that beast of a house coming along? http://www.replica-watch-guide.net/forum/i...amp;#entry32879 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 20, 2009 Here is the dial going in the miny Fiddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 20, 2009 this movement, and these hands (decided on gold instead of black) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 20, 2009 Possible a n00b post, this one... but... Is the dial going to fit? The mini-fiddy's a 44mm case, isn't it? On getat-watch.com, the spec for the 44mm cases is as follows: Include : 44mm steel with special hard black coating case, see-through caseback, crown, crown guard set, rubber seal, 2 tubes & 2 screws.Movement : suitable for all 6497 & 6498 movements. Case diameter : 44mm Case thickness : 14.5mm Dial: suitable for all 33.8 - 35.4mm dial Back : see-through. Front : special scratch proof mineral glass. Lug size : 24mm But the black dial you've ordered is this one (I think???) Dial : Custom Made black sandwich layered with black numberals, small second subdial at 9 o'clock. Size : 36.4 mm x 0.7 mm. 7 mm for the second subdial. Movement : suitable for ETA 6497 or Seagull ST3600 series Doesn't that mean that the black dial will be too big?? I was wanting the same sort of spec but didn't think it was possible for the above reasons! Either way, are you going to re-lume in black lume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 20, 2009 Not a noob post at all - good call! I forgot the black dial is in the Radiomir which is 45mm and might not fit the 44mm Luminor case. HOWEVER..... that is what files are made for! A good file and patience and taking 1mm off the diameter (or .5mm all the way around) and it will fit. I don't think that will put the tick marks and numerals noticeably closer to the edge of the chapter ring (or rehaut) - but maybe I am wrong.... If I am, I am only out 14 bucks, so I will give it a try.... Possible a n00b post, this one... but... Is the dial going to fit? The mini-fiddy's a 44mm case, isn't it? On getat-watch.com, the spec for the 44mm cases is as follows: Include : 44mm steel with special hard black coating case, see-through caseback, crown, crown guard set, rubber seal, 2 tubes & 2 screws.Movement : suitable for all 6497 & 6498 movements. Case diameter : 44mm Case thickness : 14.5mm Dial: suitable for all 33.8 - 35.4mm dial Back : see-through. Front : special scratch proof mineral glass. Lug size : 24mm But the black dial you've ordered is this one (I think???) Dial : Custom Made black sandwich layered with black numberals, small second subdial at 9 o'clock. Size : 36.4 mm x 0.7 mm. 7 mm for the second subdial. Movement : suitable for ETA 6497 or Seagull ST3600 series Doesn't that mean that the black dial will be too big?? I was wanting the same sort of spec but didn't think it was possible for the above reasons! Either way, are you going to re-lume in black lume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 20, 2009 Cool, post pics of how you get on! Will you have to be careful of the finish round the edge? I'm not sure how much of the dial fits under the rehaut, therefore how much room you have for error lol I would try to build my own but it works out cheaper to get everything already built, and I'm skint!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 20, 2009 Cool, post pics of how you get on! Will you have to be careful of the finish round the edge? I'm not sure how much of the dial fits under the rehaut, therefore how much room you have for error lol I would try to build my own but it works out cheaper to get everything already built, and I'm skint!! Thing is Getatwatch doesn't have the minnie Fiddy. Decided on that, but want the stealth dial. If it doesn't work I will get a standard sandwich and make it stealth.... As to the black dial I think I will have be careful and take look before hand to see how much margin for error there is. I am thinking now I will just use emery cloth on it.... Will post pics as things arrive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted July 21, 2009 by hand John? or maybe a low speed circular or belt sander? I'm thinking you'd get more control on the dial... 800 grit on a belt/band sander might take off material like butter but slow enough not to fuck it up too quickly looking forward to the project pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted July 21, 2009 by hand John? or on low speed circular or belt sander? I'm thinking you'd get more control on the dial... I would predicked hands on alpha......... yes i've bin drinking... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted July 21, 2009 that's a sick project - cant wait to see the finished product Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 23, 2009 Lume powder ordered - going to do stealth lume as seen here: http://www.replica-watch-guide.net/forum/i...?showtopic=1836 PDZGCUltra Green V10 15-35m Glow in the Dark Powder Size : 1/4 Ounce $7.29 $7.29 PDPG Ultra Green v10 Glow in the Dark Powder Size : 1/4 Ounce $3.99 $3.99 PDUB Ultra Blue Glow in the Dark Powder Size : 1/4 Ounce $2.98 $2.98 PDUG Ultra Green Glow in the Dark Powder Size : 1/4 Ounce $2.98 $2.98 Order Number 1xxxx Has Successfully Been Completed! We highly suggest that you subscribe to the Glow Inc. Newsletter for information, discounts and specials. Research techniques, look at glow project pictures, or get product ideas at www.GlowForum.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted July 24, 2009 Can't wait to see how this turns out as I want to try the same on a 44mm. Total blackout will be the order of the day. Think I'll call it the "Black Ship" in tribute to Hot Black. I can't read the freaking controll panel. It's all balck with black buttons and when you press one a little black light lights up to tell you you've pressed it! Note: If you don't recognise the above quote you may just have a life! Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 24, 2009 Oh dear. I recognised the quote right off. I even spotted that it was actually a misquote. I even know which character said it. I have no life... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted July 24, 2009 My baby will be called the "Event Horizon" FUCK YEAH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
