Andei3000 0 Posted July 8, 2010 Hey guys, I'm going to get engaged on the 14th of August (therefore I bought my better half a nice ring of course) Now here's the problem - she is going to have a really nice piece to wear everyday and I'm going to have nothing afterwards (except sensational sex) First thought was to get a watch which would be believable to have and which has a nice background to it. Those are the Pre-Vs I already have (201A, 202A, 207A and a contemporary 177H). I find myself not wearing my first rep a Fiddy anymore, doesn't feel comfortable in my mind (the 47mm wears awesome on the wrist though) I do hope you understand what I meant Second thought was something instead of the fiddy and with a 47mm Luminor Case and then it hit me: I want something like this real bad! Now it's your turn to help me with this out, budget would be 500 to 600 € to build this 6154 (less would be better of course - I'm no movement fetishist - so a plain 6794 would do it) Parts which would be needed: Crown (????) Case (could be already shaped in the cushion form, or a hint how to shape it) Plexi (Corteberts outcoming plexi should be really awesome, or are there alternatives?) Dial (should be ready to put in, I can't imagine how to create those radium rings on it) Hands (dont know which ones are the best) Caseback (a closed one would be nice) Movement (I really don't care, although a cheap 8-day would be nice) Strap (would think of a gunny to fit the watch) Springbars (where to source them, how should they lookalike?) Feel free to add to the list, maybe someone could estimate prices as they have similar builds done. Conclusion for this watch would be: an almost 1:1 watch on the outside (I know lug shape and case shape are really hard to recreate) with a cheap heart. So please help me looking good next to my future wife thanks in advance Andei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 8, 2010 I think you need to speak to Nightwatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted July 8, 2010 I think you need to speak to Nightwatch I do hope he chimes in and enlight a vintage noob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted July 8, 2010 Hey guys, I'm going to get engaged on the 14th of August (therefore I bought my better half a nice ring of course) Now here's the problem - she is going to have a really nice piece to wear everyday and I'm going to have nothing afterwards (except sensational sex) thanks in advance Andei Andei, You've got it all wrong. The sensational sex is what you get BEFORE you are married......... But good luck with the watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted July 8, 2010 Andei, You've got it all wrong. The sensational sex is what you get BEFORE you are married......... But good luck with the watch. At least I get it on the 14th....... not so easy with two toddlers at home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted July 8, 2010 Andei, You've got it all wrong. The sensational sex is what you get BEFORE you are married......... But good luck with the watch. At least I get it on the 14th....... not so easy with two toddlers at home so true :rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted July 11, 2010 This is what I found out so far: Crown: DSN has to be modded according to psocs Case: either silix or DSN Plexi: Okabums plexi - seems a great one and the price is awesome too Movement: still some cheapy molnija or something else??? Caseback: gordon, as it seems he makes them for the silix and DSN cases Dial: I don't have a fuckin clue??? Ross doesn't make them anymore Hands: not shure either So, a shameless bump for me maybe one of the pros may chime in and give me a helping hand 14th is coming along and I look so shitty without a 6154 Thanks in advance Andei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 85 Posted July 12, 2010 Andei - talk to Gordon about the dial too - and either he or Okabum should be able to help you with hands... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks Greg, I'll get in touch with the vintage masters Made the deposit for the ring today, it's oneway from now on - no turning back ;) Wish me luck guys!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks Greg, I'll get in touch with the vintage masters Made the deposit for the ring today, it's oneway from now on - no turning back ;) Wish me luck guys!!! good luck Andei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted September 6, 2010 Almost all parts are here, now it's time to: -shave and age the case -mod the crown (add inner bevel) -polish the Plexi -install and age the hands -transfer the high CP from the other moli -add some vintage springbars going on holiday next saturday so Dremel and sandpaper is coming with me Here are some quick pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted September 6, 2010 That looks awesome so far I'm thinking about a Cali 3646 build but knowing where to start and not wanting to end up with a pile of parts and no clue what to do is my main worry Also, costs... Would you mind sharing your outlay so far? I don't mind by PM if you don't want to openly post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcatlancelot 1 Posted September 6, 2010 Congrats on the wedding! The watch is looking good, it's the 3rd piece that i've seen today! Where did you get the dial from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andei3000 0 Posted September 6, 2010 Thanks, wedding is next year - this was just the engagement Dial is from Nightwatch - pics don't do it justice - it's awesome in real life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcatlancelot 1 Posted September 8, 2010 right, the wedding is not until next yr. Congrats with the engagement! I remember seeing one of River's threads selling hands for this watch. http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthrea...gold-58406.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
