mspangl 0 Posted February 3, 2011 so i placed my bid on a used caliber 565 which is offered as cleaned and oiled so i thought hm.. what a decent looking movement i ended up paying 207€ shipped for it // still waitin for it so im usin the bay's pic just checked the mail and this was in it.. so atm ive got // .) movement .) dial .) hands .) datewheel .) 1171 bracelet with 633 endlinks still waitin for// .) assembly! should i keep the dw from 1968 or swap it to the nos black dw ? i think you get the idea.. and all the stuff til now : btw every single part is gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted February 3, 2011 gonna be real nice, mate. How much will it cost you to build, approx? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted February 3, 2011 gonna be real nice, mate. How much will it cost you to build, approx? so far.. movement : 207€ caseset : 607€ dial+hands+ black dw : 182€ 1171 bracelet + 633 endlinks : 170€ 1166€ so far.. and i guess another 70-100€ to domi for assembling it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted February 4, 2011 How does that compare to a 'proper' gen price? Looks ace though, it will literally be 'like new'! I'd stick with the gold datewheel, that looks cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted February 4, 2011 How does that compare to a 'proper' gen price? Looks ace though, it will literally be 'like new'! I'd stick with the gold datewheel, that looks cool uhm i saw some of these at chrono24 priced at a range about 3900€ thanks //gonna be such a stunner.. the movement of the balance wheel is so amazing even without a dial on the movement dial + champagne dw correct dw per gen is either black or white .. black gonna be mounted soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted February 4, 2011 I think the black datewheel is the way to go too, looks like its gonna be one hell of a nice gen mate. Personally I'd hold onto the spare datewheel and if you ever sell it it'll sweeten the deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted February 4, 2011 I think the black datewheel is the way to go too, looks like its gonna be one hell of a nice gen mate. Personally I'd hold onto the spare datewheel and if you ever sell it it'll sweeten the deal. wont ever sell it mate thats for sure! 40+ year old movement in that condition and sourced all the parts by myself with lhooq's help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted February 4, 2011 This will be one great watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted February 4, 2011 Wow- its gonna be great. I love that watch, wouldn't mind one myself. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginault 0 Posted February 5, 2011 Congrats. That's a classic piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverspeed 10 Posted February 8, 2011 Can't wait to see the final result....that's going to be one fine looking watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedzmaster 0 Posted February 13, 2011 How does that compare to a 'proper' gen price? WatchCo on eBay has a NOS one for $1850. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted February 13, 2011 The NOS ones are built in exactly the same way the ms is making his Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted February 14, 2011 This is going to be epic! Best of luck mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patron Saint of Heartache 0 Posted February 14, 2011 So should one just buy it off watchco or attempt the build you reckon? - hassle but labour of love etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d1isthe1 0 Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Exciting ..... looks like a great watch in the making...appreciate the efforts mate ....Really look forward to see the final project ... BTW the font of the golden DW is more elegant... and wud look like a custom job ... Edited February 15, 2011 by d1isthe1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted March 6, 2011 Exciting ..... looks like a great watch in the making...appreciate the efforts mate ....Really look forward to see the final project ... BTW the font of the golden DW is more elegant... and wud look like a custom job ... me too mate.. caseset is still not in stock at cousins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted March 28, 2011 Movement getting serviced in France.. Let's hope that Wiz can assemble it soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scope 3 Posted March 28, 2011 Going to be super nice! Glad to see i'm not the onley one who has lost his mind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted May 5, 2011 That's gonna be awesome!!! I mean, I like Omega anyways, but this... :P :drool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdoe 0 Posted May 6, 2011 Going to be super nice! Glad to see i'm not the onley one who has lost his mind! +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 11, 2011 UPDATES !!!!!!!!!!! Wiz sent me some pictures :iamin: Little Omega sign engraved on the crystal: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amuthon 0 Posted May 11, 2011 keep on it's gonna be great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
