ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share my first Gen with you guys and how I've worked my magic with it I wanted to purchase one in baddish condition (cheaper) and Refinish it all myself to look as new. So here's the results after many hours sanding, re-brushing, re-polishing, Crystal refurbishing, Cleaning and fitting a lovely aftermarket caseback so you can see the Cal 1861 18 Jewelled beauty in action. Here's the ebay pics for the one I purchased: (as you can see not in great condition (loads of scratches, little dings, bad crystal, and a scuff to clasp) And here's after the refurb: Could do with straightening a few brush lines on the clasp for a perfect finish. Here's before the Display back (refinished this caseback anyways) And here's with the new aftermarket display back Overall I am a very happy chappy with the results, in person it looks like a brand new watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1evans 0 Posted December 15, 2013 Great job there buddy. Absolutely stunning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoorn 0 Posted December 15, 2013 Wow! The refinish that you did on this watch is fantastic and the clear back looks very good. Also where is the rotor? (my n00b question for the day) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 Cheers mate, really happy with results, definitely worth the time and effort put in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 Wow! The refinish that you did on this watch is fantastic and the clear back looks very good. Also where is the rotor? (my n00b question for the day) Thank you, There is no Rotor on the Cal 1861 Its a manual wind. Power reserve is 48 hours, I have just been winding daily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimsusan 1 Posted December 15, 2013 Beautiful watch----beautiful work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted December 15, 2013 looks great mate wear it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 looks great mate wear it well. Cheers Pharmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwt 11 Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Excellent mate. Great photos and it looks the business. Lot of hard work there. Nice after market case as well! My gen on Di Modell Chronissimo Black Leather says hello! Edited December 15, 2013 by Kwt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 Excellent mate. Great photos and it looks the business. Lot of hard work there. Nice after market case as well! My gen on Di Modell Chronissimo Black Leather says hello! Aha, cheers mate! Where'd you get the strap from? Looks great!! Was thinking of getting a leather for when I want a change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnybaws 5,280 Posted December 15, 2013 Need I say more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty010 1 Posted December 15, 2013 It looks absolutely beautiful mate. You did a hell of a job getting it this way. Enjoy wearing it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 It looks absolutely beautiful mate. You did a hell of a job getting it this way. Enjoy wearing it Great work man!! Cheers both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visioneer 132 Posted December 15, 2013 A beaut! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted December 15, 2013 Excellent work chap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted December 15, 2013 Wow! That is stunning! (Can I say stunning......?!) Fantastic refurb job too! And, as for the display case back, great mod to show off that amazing movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 A beaut! Thanks for sharing. Excellent work chap! No probs, cheers both Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 Wow! That is stunning! (Can I say stunning......?!) Fantastic refurb job too! And, as for the display case back, great mod to show off that amazing movement. Thanks Del, yep had to get the display back for this beast. Couldn't find an original one, but this was brand new with the spacer for 60 Euros delivered!! bargain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleySharp 0 Posted December 15, 2013 I always think the Omega reps look great untill I see the gen, then it's like... there's just no comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ads-1991 20 Posted December 15, 2013 I always think the Omega reps look great untill I see the gen, then it's like... there's just no comparison. +1 on that, I have both rep and gen. The rep I have is with the Lemania movement and display back, which I may put up for sale later on its a corker even though it isn't the most accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digger2 0 Posted December 15, 2013 WOW, fantastic job looks super! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted December 15, 2013 Amazing work there mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz1872 27 Posted December 15, 2013 Fantastic work, looks amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andmatt 0 Posted December 15, 2013 Stunning job mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
