mr-z 0 Posted August 29, 2012 just polished the end links to the correct finish !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hank bakels 0 Posted August 29, 2012 And you're eco-friendly, reusing the stripper girl ziplock your dime bag came in! True story hahah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted August 31, 2012 just dry fitting ... before non rep special order case screws arrive .. god know when !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kolchak 17 Posted September 1, 2012 talk about a custom build. this is going to be a show stopper when complete.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 1, 2012 just polished the end links to the correct finish !! Amazing story so far. Do you mind me asking a question? Are you sending the parts away for the shot blast finish or doing it yourself? I have a watch that has a shot blasted finish but its not very durable - your finish seems much rougher and less likely to mark. I am pondering if its possible to have my watch either polished to remove the shot blast finish to go back to plain stainless steel or if its possible to have it done like your finish. See pic below:- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted September 1, 2012 What a cliff hanger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted September 1, 2012 Amazing project and dedication Z! I love reading these mod threads. Especially when it's not involving a pam or Rolex. We have enough of those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 2, 2012 @scorpion yes you can have the parts back to the finish you require ... which finish ? and thanks for the kind words on my first build !!everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 2, 2012 (edited) correct media blasting case back finish ... just need to polish the edges now !! just finished case back edging polish to the correct finish again .......... what's left correct TI colour plating Edited September 2, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 2, 2012 Stunning. No other words can describe this build. The dedication and attention to detail. The only thing you'll need is a gen movement and no AD would know the different inside and outside the case. Just WOW. I cannot wait to see the final result of this, the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) here are a few more pics ..as the non rep case screws arrived today so I thought id post a few pics .. with the gen strap attached end links modded .... just waiting for the ti colour plating .. should be done this week !! (NOTE) in pics just the standard colour on the media blasted at the moment !! and dial mod work in progress !! Edited September 4, 2012 by zorrolondon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted September 4, 2012 Holy cow man. What an amazing build. Really great to see this craftsmanship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 4, 2012 @Umpa ... thank buddy ... not finished yet ... still few more things to do before I'm on the home straight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted September 5, 2012 @Umpa ... thank buddy ... not finished yet ... still few more things to do before I'm on the home straight Can't wait to see it. Seriously, I get tired of all the nonsense threads. This is the stuff that excites me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 5, 2012 just back from the plater .. and pretty much the final colour on the plating now maybe 1 or 2 shades lighter if not its saying the same .. plated in Ti matt colour effect on the left Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baruch 0 Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) I swear im gonna call you from now on BOB THE BUILDER. This is just amazing; gosh Edited September 11, 2012 by baruch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 15, 2012 @baruch .. thats master bob to you l some more carbon case kits arrived today !! Courtesy of Gio!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted September 15, 2012 Love the craftmanship, seriously mate your dedication to the project is amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 15, 2012 @nunu .... cheers buddy .... its still on going .. waiting for the plater to finish the parts so i can complete the externals and will start on the dial soon !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 20, 2012 UPDATE: everything is moving slowly but moving I aim to deliver all mods mentioned on my opening thread .. sub dial mod a sneak pre-view .. of what's to come !! not final colours Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 26, 2012 finally back from the plater as they were on holiday all part you see have been plated then refinished to the correct ti colouring .. and blackened serial and limited number so totally visible now after the media blasting !!.. now all exterior parts are finished ... just the dial mod left which is in progress ..!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted September 26, 2012 *cough* *cough* Hey A You don't happen to have a spare Tang buckle knocking around.......do you?? Want one for my tour auto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 26, 2012 all media blasted and plated parts installed .... correct colour match to the gen ..!! its really coming together now ... finger crossed should have some sample dial images this week !! @ super sorry not at the moment but if anything comes my way will shout you !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr-z 0 Posted September 27, 2012 Please note that I have adjusted the colour and finishing after plating .. which involves 3 more processes .. matte+colour !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites