edwinowl 180 Posted April 22, 2013 Hi guys, well I finally did it after a few frustrating months collecting bits here and there. Started out buying Gerrys (GRB) case set that came from River. Nice shiny 6152 no CG.. Decided to vintagise so set to with my files and sandpaper as per one of Mellons tutorials ( that guy knows his stuff). Gerry came up with the hands too which we're slightly garish for a vintage so I stripped and lightly sanded the gilt then relumed with vintage Lume , then a little coffee dip. The dial finally arrived again via River and I opted for a sterile dial. I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but the colour and texture on this blew me away so I had to have it. He also supplied the base A6497 which runs her like a little train. Great movements these. The plexi was the one thing I needed to get right and I wanted tall and thick. Picked this one up over on WH 6mm thick and weighty. Had to glue this in but I was really pleased. Also bought some hand made spring bars to hold Gerrys gorgeous leather strap which I think is from a French ammo. Anyway the easy bit was putting it all together. I'm pleased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted April 22, 2013 That is so nice mate - well done !! Nice pictures as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted April 22, 2013 Absolutley love the colour and texture of that dial.. Bet Gerry's one happy chap... Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gherrmann19 0 Posted April 22, 2013 Not a fan of the vintage pieces but I must say the texture on that dial is FANTASTIC! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks guys your very kind. You'll get a close up Bax in a couple of weeks buddy. Reckon you'll like it mate. Very weighty too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted April 22, 2013 Looks great Edwin but I would invest 10 GBP in a high canon pinion and hour wheel (H3). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vespa 2 Posted April 22, 2013 Not a fan of the vintage pieces but I must say the texture on that dial is FANTASTIC! For a first go thats brill,Will be looking forward to seing that in the flesh in a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted April 22, 2013 Yep I did think about it but just wanted to get it done as I'd waited so long lol. Probably will do at some point in the near future, either that or the tall hands Athaya does. Cheers john. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,749 Posted April 22, 2013 Can't always see the attraction off king something look older than it is. But I do like the look of that, will be interesting to see the plexi close up. Nice work mate!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grb 1 Posted April 22, 2013 Not a bad job at all, I just feel like I got somebody to park my car for me. When will you be returning it then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted April 22, 2013 Love that plexi it a mo-mo-mo-MONSTER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corv99 2 Posted April 22, 2013 Nice work mate! Well done.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dinicol 0 Posted April 22, 2013 Hey Man, - nice job, very talented!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted April 22, 2013 nice job. Not something i'd wear but i can certainly appreciate it. Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guyute 0 Posted April 22, 2013 Nice work...I'd probably scuff up that buckle a little bit, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted April 23, 2013 Far too big for you Gerry. Lol. Ill return it at the gtg mate. Make sure you're there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisby 1 Posted April 25, 2013 Wow! Looks fantastic. I'm glad it's now complete..especially after some of the stories you've told me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted April 25, 2013 Well done! The case looks loved by time itself. Congrats on the build and also catching the build bug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
