ebzen02 341 Posted July 7, 2010 So back in April I purchased a MM from Getat with the intention of wearing as it was-nice and simple. I received the watch a couple of weeks ago, but something inside of me told me that I needed a 6152. After seeing Clint Eastwoods masterpiece I was inspired. I bought myself a dremel and like a mad scientist spent this past weekend trimming away. I was in search of the perfect 6152 shape. This is a perfectly ellusive pillow shape that still eludes me, but I am getting closer. I have a ways to go, but for $120, and almost my marriage, this week (today) I got closer. Yup, it needs a nicer CG. Ahem, it needs a better crystal and nice polish. Sure, a nice dial and hands would work, and a closed caseback..yup.. but for now this is what I have and for what I spent on the watch this was a fun project (I'll admit it was more frustrating than fun at times)...BTW, that is Getats strap that I vintagized...lol..$120.. yup, who said a budget vintage can't be done.. Here are the pics: So back in April I purchased a MM from Getat with the intention of wearing as it was-nice and simple. I received the watch a couple of weeks ago, but something inside of me told me that I needed a 6152. After seeing Clint Eastwoods masterpiece I was inspired. I bought myself a dremel and like a mad scientist spent this past weekend trimming away. I was in search of the perfect 6152 shape. This is a perfectly ellusive pillow shape that still eludes me, but I am getting closer. I have a ways to go, but for $120, and almost my marriage, this week (today) I got closer. Yup, it needs a nicer CG. Ahem, it needs a better crystal and nice polish. Sure, a nice dial and hands would work, and a closed caseback..yup.. but for now this is what I have and for what I spent on the watch this was a fun project (I'll admit it was more frustrating than fun at times)...BTW, that is Getats strap that I vintagized...lol..$120.. yup, who said a budget vintage can't be done.. Here are the pics: Phase II.. Further Case Reshape What it has DSN Caseback Okabum Plexi.. I crapped it up, but manage to sand enough to get ride of most cracks Donerex Strap Waiting on: Okabum CG DSN Pencil Hands Southy LP Dial Shortly After: NW Caseback Vintage Spring Bars Here are the Pics: Case needs a bit of touch up here and there, but this is what I have so far.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 7, 2010 Looks damned good, Ebzen. I've occasionally been tempted to do that kinda thing to my Getat 3646. May happen yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,477 Posted July 7, 2010 Ebz... phenomenal work, not to mention it's on a serious budget which in itself makes it even more impressive!!! Some how you have managed to make it look like it was lost at the bottom of the sea for years. IMO, you have captured the true essence of what a real Vintage looks like, not just that faux Vintage look that we see all the time with the PAMs. BRAVO! Super photog also mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 7, 2010 Amazing, Ebzen! I want it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys.. @ GC...I think my wife lost me at sea during this little dive...LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted July 7, 2010 Points mate!....points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 7, 2010 As above, that does look more 'authentic' than some vintagised pieces we see! Well done for getting it looking 'right' Personally that foggy crystal would drive me mad but it is in keeping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 7, 2010 As above, that does look more 'authentic' than some vintagised pieces we see! Well done for getting it looking 'right' Personally that foggy crystal would drive me mad but it is in keeping! Yup - it's beautiful work but a beaten-up crystal would drive me crazy. It's one of the reasons I've hesitated to do something similar to my 3646. I'd have to leave the plexi untouched if I was ever going to wear it again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AustinTech 0 Posted July 7, 2010 It looks fantastic. The beat up plexi wouldn't bother me too much because you can still easily see what time it is. I bet it looks great on the wrist. Very authentic looking and I love that you did it on a budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted July 7, 2010 As above, that does look more 'authentic' than some vintagised pieces we see! Well done for getting it looking 'right' Personally that foggy crystal would drive me mad but it is in keeping! I am changing that foggy crystal to a thick plexi once I see the right used one pop up in the sales threads.. I just got the closed caseback... Next 2 month Wish list: Thick Plexi (probably a DSN for now) Okabum CG (need to sell a watch to get this one) Hands (double needle is what most are telling me) Nicer dial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 7, 2010 Put some polish on the crystal so you can still see some scratches but at least make it look somewhat clear. My opinion only! Great looking watch though. It actually looks "real", which a lot of vintage watches don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scope 3 Posted July 7, 2010 Great job and even better price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted July 7, 2010 Put some polish on the crystal so you can still see some scratches but at least make it look somewhat clear. My opinion only! Great looking watch though. It actually looks "real", which a lot of vintage watches don't. I will try that this week.. but I am changing this mineral crystal to plexi..soon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted July 7, 2010 Put some polish on the crystal so you can still see some scratches but at least make it look somewhat clear. My opinion only! Great looking watch though. It actually looks "real", which a lot of vintage watches don't. I will try that this week.. but I am changing this mineral crystal to plexi..soon.. Or you could sell me the watch and start over just sayin' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted July 7, 2010 Put some polish on the crystal so you can still see some scratches but at least make it look somewhat clear. My opinion only! Great looking watch though. It actually looks "real", which a lot of vintage watches don't. I will try that this week.. but I am changing this mineral crystal to plexi..soon.. Or you could sell me the watch and start over just sayin' LOL!!! I am thinking of getting more Getat/Jackson cases and practicing on them.. One never knows..Someday I might sell them cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted July 26, 2010 Project list so far: Done: Getat Case/6497movement (about $80) Southy LP Dial age and resin filled ($100) DSN Caseback ($30) DSN Pencil hands ($30) Donerex strap ($75) On the waiting list and coming soon: Okabum CG ($80ish) Nightwatch Plexi (+/-$70) On the wish list for next 6 months: Nightwatch caseback Final budget target +/-$500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 26, 2010 That's a good price, especially considering what some vintage stuff goes for! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted July 27, 2010 Whip over to RG, you'll get $1k for that....plus labour O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted July 27, 2010 The case looks much better than the pics above-- it is more polished and the lines a bit more refined. I will eventually take more pics. I just got the okabum plexi and because I went crazy with a dremel (note to self..don't use a dremel) I cracked the thing--- good thing it was actually very cheap. I am going to just get the already polished plexi from Gordon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebzen02 341 Posted August 3, 2010 Phase II.. Further Case Reshape What it has DSN Caseback Okabum Plexi.. I crapped it up, but managed to sand enough to get rid of most cracks :( Donerex Strap Waiting on: Okabum CG DSN Pencil Hands Southy LP Dial Shortly After: NW Caseback Vintage Spring Bars Here are the Pics: Case needs a bit of touch up here and there, but this is what I have so far.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
