DeLaForce 2 Posted September 7, 2014 Finished my 6542 pan am here are the specs Parts: 1655 case shaped, beveled, slimmed, drilled lugs, gen crown(I couldn't find a gen brevet in my budget) and raffles one was just too fat still after shaping.\ Phong bezel Ingod dial Hr hands plated and aged, lumed, seconds hand big ball with high tube, I know it's not what was 'original' but I prefer it. Raffles gmt hand, olshk secs hand. Hangzhou gmt Roulette DW overlay Yuki bracelet\ Neckyzips engraving Bezel insert I got from Another member next door- so unsure of origin Gs plexi nos Found a 1959 program and the lighter is a 1959 zippo Letter was made for fun, in jest of the vff thread... I don't believe the watch exists, but who knows I won't bang on about how much of a headache it was, just rarther show a few pics. Oh and the letter makes no sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTinMan 13 Posted September 7, 2014 Very nice! Cool project. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted September 7, 2014 Damn, that is NICE!!!!!! I love the paper work and the group as to its origin and reason. You sir, are a skilled a LUCKY man. This is definitely a piece worthy of a very high price tag should you wish to ever part with it. I'm a bit jealous!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted September 7, 2014 Stunning build were did you source the rivet bracelet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted September 7, 2014 Awesome work !!! and very nice pictures . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted September 7, 2014 Thanks for the complimentary words Markrfc / the bracelet is from yuki watch . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted September 7, 2014 Damn that is awesome! Are you kidding?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted September 8, 2014 A work of art, congrats! Love the caseback engraving- great touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted September 9, 2014 Just said it after you posted this on the wrist check, but I'll say it again - best looking build I've ever seen... What is it with traditionally black-dialed Rolex sport watches that the sighting of an "albino" version requires an underwear change? Felt that way about Clapton's albino Daytona... but this... this is special. Whether or not this exists with provenance doesn't matter IMO; actually I kinda like its "bigfoot" aura. Don't mean to gush, but I'm sooooooo envious of folks like you that possess this level of skill. Again mate, well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted September 9, 2014 Oh that is just beautiful! I so want to do one of these one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted September 9, 2014 Amazing project R .... love it mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted September 9, 2014 i think i want to build a watch next... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted September 9, 2014 As usual, you've built a masterpiece mate. Words escape me. Bravo, sir. Bravo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,747 Posted September 9, 2014 you have a serious talent, that is art in its finest form Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markrfc 3 Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for the complimentary words Markrfc / the bracelet is from yuki watch . Cheers Mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n of 1 0 Posted October 5, 2014 hot damn! many congrats sir, that is a fantastic build. One of the best I've seen. Thanks for a bit of inspiration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted October 6, 2014 That looks absoluty stunning! Can I ask how did you age the hands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted October 6, 2014 That looks absoluty stunning! Can I ask how did you age the hands? Nickel plated them with some rusty nails in the solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted October 6, 2014 That looks absoluty stunning! Can I ask how did you age the hands? Nickel plated them with some rusty nails in the solution. Thanks!!! Looks really great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted October 6, 2014 That looks absoluty stunning! Can I ask how did you age the hands? Nickel plated them with some rusty nails in the solution. Thanks!!! Looks really great! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted October 6, 2014 really sth special. well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted October 7, 2014 Wow....! R!!! Dude, that is amazing. One of the best builds I've ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Genesis 0 Posted November 7, 2014 Simply beautiful! The pepsi GMT looks much better with a white dial in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
