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Member X 91 Posted November 20, 2012 I suggest you join HomageForum to get some inspiration and make your wallet even emptier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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dingle 57 Posted November 20, 2012 I suggest you join HomageForum to get some inspiration and make your wallet even emptier +1 You can do it all for $1000 or so....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Luthier 1 Posted November 20, 2012 Drop this idea. You'll spend enormous amount of your time and money, and nobody, ever, will notice the difference. But if you are so crazy about vandalizing your watches - just dunk one into toilet bowl for a month, will look good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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edwinowl 180 Posted November 20, 2012 Watch homage mate, they'll welcome you with open arms. Hope you have lots of time. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 20, 2012 http://4.bp.blogspot...nces-Review.jpg these are the goal. those are awesome. I built 2 and ran out of money. Again, if you are really, really serious. Join Homageforum. You will see some familiar faces there as well http://www.homageforum.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted November 20, 2012 Dont be scared. Just do it and have fun. So what if you fail from time to time. Reps and homages are supposed to be fun to play with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennykwa 15 Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) ... On 11/20/2012 at 14:33, dingleberry said: On 11/20/2012 at 14:27, bennykwa said: http://4.bp.blogspot...nces-Review.jpg these are the goal. those are awesome. I built 2 and ran out of money. Again, if you are really, really serious. Join Homageforum. You will see some familiar faces there as well http://www.homageforum.com/ holy moly http://www.homageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15784 Edited March 28, 2018 by bennykwa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 20, 2012 So, I just checked out Homageforum....Shit. The little kid inside me started screaming again "I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT" http://4.bp.blogspot...nces-Review.jpg these are the goal. those are awesome. I built 2 and ran out of money. Again, if you are really, really serious. Join Homageforum. You will see some familiar faces there as well http://www.homageforum.com/ holy moly http://www.homagefor...hp?f=21&t=15784 told you so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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dingle 57 Posted November 20, 2012 Anyone want to buy a lung or a liver? or a girlfriend? Funds needed desperately. honestly, To start out, I would take a look at river's vintage pieces just to make sure the size and feel is what you really want. The price cannot be beat. http://www.rwg.bz/bo...p?showforum=208 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennykwa 15 Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) On 11/20/2012 at 14:33, dingleberry said: On 11/20/2012 at 14:27, bennykwa said: http://4.bp.blogspot...nces-Review.jpg these are the goal. Edited March 28, 2018 by bennykwa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 20, 2012 http://4.bp.blogspot...nces-Review.jpg these are the goal. those are awesome. I built 2 and ran out of money. Again, if you are really, really serious. Join Homageforum. You will see some familiar faces there as well http://www.homageforum.com/ did you build them yourself or did you send them out? who did you use? I built one and I had one built. Very hard to do and very costly. Different parts come from different sources and then you have to make it all fit. See my post above about the River's route. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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bennykwa 15 Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) On 11/20/2012 at 15:28, dingleberry said: On 11/20/2012 at 15:25, bennykwa said: On 11/20/2012 at 14:33, dingleberry said: On 11/20/2012 at 14:27, bennykwa said: http://4.bp.blogspot...nces-Review.jpg these are the goal. Edited March 28, 2018 by bennykwa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Eric 693 Posted November 20, 2012 I have been on the 'build your own quest' for a couple months since my 6497 in my 111 died. It can get pricey very quickly but if you shop around, good deals are to be had. Here are a few pics of my projects.... 111J 2533 #1 2533 #2 They are all running Russian Molnija 3601 Movements from pocket watches. I paid about $40 for each movement, $30 for two 2533 dials and about $6 each for the stems. All from Ebay. The feeling you get from wearing something you built is priceless!! Have fun on your quest!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennykwa 15 Posted November 20, 2012 I have been on the 'build your own quest' for a couple months since my 6497 in my 111 died. It can get pricey very quickly but if you shop around, good deals are to be had. Here are a few pics of my projects.... 111J 2533 #1 2533 #2 They are all running Russian Molnija 3601 Movements from pocket watches. I paid about $40 for each movement, $30 for two 2533 dials and about $6 each for the stems. All from Ebay. The feeling you get from wearing something you built is priceless!! Have fun on your quest!! Did you do the "vintaging" yourself, or were they bought that way? btw...The 2533's are great! green eyed monster much......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.Eric 693 Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks!! I did the work myself. When I bought the dials, they had 'some' defects and the worst lume i have ever seen. the first one was spayed 'oil rubbed bronze' and the second is gloss black. I aged the indexes and the hands on the second one with soy sauce of all things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennykwa 15 Posted November 20, 2012 Good tip with the soy sauce. I just bought "realistic rust" from Dr. Ben's on the bay-it's made for model trains, but i thought it would do great on the watch face. Learning by doing. ) earl grey tea anyone? Did you bake it? or just brush it on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 20, 2012 Good tip with the soy sauce. I just bought "realistic rust" from Dr. Ben's on the bay-it's made for model trains, but i thought it would do great on the watch face. Learning by doing. ) earl grey tea anyone? the best of the best use A-1 we even have a smiley for it.... read here....it could take a while http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=10857&st=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennykwa 15 Posted November 20, 2012 Good tip with the soy sauce. I just bought "realistic rust" from Dr. Ben's on the bay-it's made for model trains, but i thought it would do great on the watch face. Learning by doing. ) earl grey tea anyone? the best of the best use A-1 we even have a smiley for it.... read here....it could take a while http://www.rwg.bz/bo...opic=10857&st=0 Thanks for the read....Nuts. I think i will stick to things other than food stuffs. I don't want animals attacking my wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted November 20, 2012 Vague , I can't agree. I learnt everything from the tutorials here and HF , there quite descriptive and informative. If you take the time there's a lot of great info, and you should be able to create exactly what you want... Like everything patience is key. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
