JohnG 41 Posted November 2, 2009 I haven't finished two projects I am on (the Combat Luminor needs finishing and the Illinois is barely started, oh and then there's the Elgin), okay THREE, and I just have to get parts coming for another... I decided to do a sterile vintage 6152. Unbranded dial and caseback, unmodded Molnija movement, so no faux engraving on bridges, but still a clone of the Cortebert, so it will be sweet.... I will use a DSN 6152 case set/plexi/hands, undecided on the source for the dial, MM20 cg, and by the time I do this one I hope to be doing my own straps.... Anyway, here is the first part, just won on the Bay for $47 shipped from Bulgaria: It will be unbranded but in all other respects I plan on giving the best vintagers a run for their money - JohnG is a persistent son of a bitch, he will find a way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted November 2, 2009 Good luck JG, keep us updated with your progress. Don't forget the pics!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted November 2, 2009 Nice...can't wait to see it when you are done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 2, 2009 nice one John. It will be hard to top off the last vintage project you did though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted November 2, 2009 Oh, trust me. He can top the last one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 2, 2009 Oh, trust me. He can top the last one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 2, 2009 oscar is starting to work out whats going on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted November 2, 2009 and the plot thickens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 2, 2009 oscar is starting to work out whats going on Yeah, I am going to build a sterile version of THIS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 82 Posted November 2, 2009 Nice - I like the Panerai dials and I like sterile dials. Never quite got the point of the Marina Militaire dials - would rather have nothing on them at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 2, 2009 Movement comparison - Molinja to Rolex: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted November 2, 2009 Bugger, I was sniping that for $40 but some schmuck bid higher than me in the last seconds and some other bozo had an automated bid higher again...well done John...you bozo , is that a good price for it by the way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted November 3, 2009 I picked this one up 2 weeks ago from Bulgaria for $37. It hasn't arrived yet, though. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 3, 2009 My grandad had this watch. It's definitely from 50's. 15 jewels, wow... Molniya mean "lightning". I like this watch. Elegant. Edit: it's year 1954. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phaedo 0 Posted November 3, 2009 And when I read the topic 'JohnG pickup' along with 'vintage', I was picturing something more like this.. However, think the actual pickup is a lot better. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 3, 2009 Just spotted: http://cgi.ebay.com/45mm-SS-Case-Automatic...=item27acb47eda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
