KBH 7 Posted September 18, 2009 I finished putting together the Arnex pocket watch conversion I mentioned earlier. I went with the rose gold case but unfortunately it's only available with solid case back. For now I've got a clear SS back and it actually looks pretty good. Matched with a Sead real croc strap and a Hadley Roma deployent buckle. Very comfortable and has collected a few nice comments when I've had it on. Maybe sometime later I'll change the dial. It should take a lot of different dials since it's an Eta 6498 movement. For now, I really like it as it is. The movement is pretty much dead on as far as timekeeping and has a power reserve of 50 hour. As you can see with the 2nd picture, I temporarily had it in a 183 case. That didn't look too bad either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
houndoggie 58 Posted September 18, 2009 These are looking great! Let me know know when you want to sell one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted September 18, 2009 That looks wonderful - great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted September 18, 2009 Is there any way you would consider building and selling one similar to the one pictured in the 183 case? I want one badly! Beautiful watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted September 18, 2009 Is there any way you would consider building and selling one similar to the one pictured in the 183 case? I want one badly! Beautiful watch! If I come across another donor watch, I'd be happy to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted September 18, 2009 Is there any way you would consider building and selling one similar to the one pictured in the 183 case? I want one badly! Beautiful watch! If I come across another donor watch, I'd be happy to. You just made my day! Shoot me a pm if you come across one, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 18, 2009 Nice watch! Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. there is some real cheap Chinese stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... did you lose it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... Yep, Hamilton 917s and Waltham 10s. I'm giving looking up for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... Yep, Hamilton 917s and Waltham 10s. I'm giving looking up for a while. Just won a 917 for $39 shipped, don't know if it's a bargain or not but it's cheaper than most I've seen go for lately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... Yep, Hamilton 917s and Waltham 10s. I'm giving looking up for a while. Just won a 917 for $39 shipped, don't know if it's a bargain or not but it's cheaper than most I've seen go for lately... Had me fingers crossed for ya and well done on the win also this could make a good tutorial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... Yep, Hamilton 917s and Waltham 10s. I'm giving looking up for a while. Just won a 917 for $39 shipped, don't know if it's a bargain or not but it's cheaper than most I've seen go for lately... Had me fingers crossed for ya and well done on the win also this could make a good tutorial You dropping a hint? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtt.tr 0 Posted September 22, 2009 thats was what i was thinking of doing I think the secret is out. I've bid on about 12 pocket watches and PW movements in the last couple of weeks and the prices are just getting too high. Haven't scored a one. I've been doing the same...hope we're not bidding on the same ones, I'm looking at Hamilton 917s...4mins left on one I'm sniping at this very moment... Yep, Hamilton 917s and Waltham 10s. I'm giving looking up for a while. Just won a 917 for $39 shipped, don't know if it's a bargain or not but it's cheaper than most I've seen go for lately... Had me fingers crossed for ya and well done on the win also this could make a good tutorial You dropping a hint? could be lol is it a to obvious hint lol although it would be a useful bit of text Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted October 5, 2009 SUPER sexy watch - wow, I really love it! Someday I will steal some ideas from you.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted October 22, 2009 They look great KBH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted October 23, 2009 Thank you Jameo. I'm hoping to see some of John's new projects pretty soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
