Hello RWG!
I'm a long time member at RWI and recently embarked on my first franken project. I decided that it would be the famous Bond SMP 2531.80 Chronometer.
I started out with this $160 Bond Gunbarrel, 2824 powered, Omega Seamaster Rep.
And the goal was to get it to look as much as possible as this:
Now, what did I get?
I got a Gen Dial off eBay for $129 directly from Neuchatel, Switzerland, got a genuine handset from OFrei for $78 (shipping included), and bought a Gen ETA datewheel, for the better font, for $13 from eBay.
After some time installing, the end result then:
But. It didn't end there. After some time, a nice gen faded bezel and insert came up on RWI's sales forum, for a real good price, so.... I bought it.
So here's how it stands now.
Yes, the case a little beat up from struggling to get the darn bezel off. But, it gives it that character I've always envisioned on it. I might send it to someone to refinish it somewhat later on.
So, you might be asking, how much was it? Well, here it is.
-$160 for the base watch
-$129 for the Gen Dial
-$78 for the Gen Hands
-$13 for the ETA Datewheel
-$50 for the Bezel Assembly and Insert
Grand Total: $430
Will there be future additions to it? Yes!
Planned:
-Gen Pearl.
-Gen Crown and Tube.
-Waterproofing.
-Gen Clasp (this one has the 007 Logo).
-Full movement service, so the "Chronometer" on the dial has meaning. Hoping for it to keep COSC standards.
-Light case refinishing.
-Gen Crystal (maybe?) or AR Coating to the rep one.
I must thank all the friends and masters of the RWI Omega Forum for their help with this dream watch. I will enjoy it for years to come.
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I hope you enjoy! And if you have any questions about it, do let me know!
Gabe