avenger007 29 Posted May 19, 2010 Here's my homage to an homage by JohnG. It's a Getat mini-fiddy case with a Uboat homage dial and hands. If you'd like to see a breakdown of the work that went into the dial conversion, you can check it out over at RWI: http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthrea...99.html?t=51399 Thanks to JohnG, Col, and Sconey for the inspiration, tutorials, and advice. I'm no JohnG, that I know for sure, but this was a lot of fun. Thanks for looking, folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted May 19, 2010 Good for you, man! Looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddo 0 Posted May 19, 2010 Yes, very nice! Edit- I had a feeling this looked familiar......then I re-read the thread over at RWI! Getting old and forgetful! :paddy_gold: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenger007 29 Posted May 19, 2010 Yes, very nice! Edit- I had a feeling this looked familiar......then I re-read the thread over at RWI! Getting old and forgetful! :paddy_gold: Not old, Fiddo.....VINTAGE. :paddy_gold: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 19, 2010 Nice!! How's the lume? I need me one of these... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted May 19, 2010 very impresssed here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted May 19, 2010 Schweet! Well done mate. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenger007 29 Posted May 19, 2010 Nice!! How's the lume? I need me one of these... Pretty much non-existent. The dial is very faint, the hands have no lume. I've got a spare dial and hand set that I plan on luming, but this one is actually keeping time at the moment, so I'm going to enjoy it for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenger007 29 Posted May 19, 2010 well done double O Thanks, DB! And the rest of the fine folks who complimented it. I really appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted May 19, 2010 Way to go mate! I've been thinking about something like this too...... Just not yet... in about 2040 when I have some skills... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted May 19, 2010 Nice work! I always liked that JohnG-build. Where did you get the dial and hands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenger007 29 Posted May 19, 2010 Nice work! I always liked that JohnG-build. Where did you get the dial and hands? Thanks, Kink. The dial and hands are a Uboat homage from Tat. I asked if he could sell them separately and he agreed. Jackson also has them. BTW, you looked good in pink! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 4, 2010 Just coming back to this as I'm feeling that I want to build something... The mini-fiddy case is 44mm? And the dial fitted straight in without trimming? (Are there different size dials in this style?) Sorry for all the questions, I can't get on RWI as I can't remember my password... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 4, 2010 Sorry for all the questions, I can't get on RWI as I can't remember my password... :) Ya know...the admin over there can fix that for ya send trailboss99 a PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 4, 2010 That kind TB had already PMd me by the time I was going to PM him! How much was the dial and hands? I'm a bit gutted that you have to trim the dial down, I don't think I'd have any way to do that :( Also, I fear the mini-fiddy crystal explosion... If it's 37.2mm to replace, what profile options would I have? This High Dome one? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/2077/2511.aspx This High Dome one? (that apparently goes to 40mm but they only list up to 37mm http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/2077/2089.aspx Or just this one, that avenger used? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/2077/2085.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenger007 29 Posted June 4, 2010 That kind TB had already PMd me by the time I was going to PM him! How much was the dial and hands? I'm a bit gutted that you have to trim the dial down, I don't think I'd have any way to do that :( Also, I fear the mini-fiddy crystal explosion... If it's 37.2mm to replace, what profile options would I have? This High Dome one? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/2077/2511.aspx This High Dome one? (that apparently goes to 40mm but they only list up to 37mm http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/2077/2089.aspx Or just this one, that avenger used? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/2077/2085.aspx I believe the dial and handset together were $15 a set. I ordered two and went ahead and trimmed the second one down as well. If I wasn't planning on luming the second, I'd send it to you. Once we got the process down, it was pretty quick and simple on the second one. Having the rotary tool helped...by hand...I'd think twice. The domed plexi would have worked great if the retainer ring hadn't been fubar'd when we broke the remaining glass out of the case. I just had a watchsmith put in a simple domed mineral. It doesn't have the traditional "fiddy" dome and look, but I still like it. The replacement crystal from Tat has arrived now and I may swap it out, but the watch is running atm, and I'm a little hesitant to muck with it. LOL If you have any more questions, X, I'd be happy to help.....of course the "Master" himself is around here somewhere. I am but an imitator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 4, 2010 cool, thanks for the info, and for the offer of help :( I'm just pricing up tools and shizzle from the shop now - it's getting expensive... lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenger007 29 Posted June 4, 2010 cool, thanks for the info, and for the offer of help :cowboy: I'm just pricing up tools and shizzle from the shop now - it's getting expensive... lol It may be worth asking Tat about doing some of the heavy lifting for you. He offered to make a custom build for me using the Uboat dial, but I opted for the DIY approach. Glad I did for the experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 4, 2010 Yeah, it is an option, but I think I'd quite like to do a build too, mainly so I can do it exactly how I want it and so I can have some more confidence about tackling relatively simple jobs! Interesting to see that he might do it though, he certainly goes the extra mile on customer service Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
