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31 January 2020, 06:09 AM | #121 | |
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31 January 2020, 06:16 AM | #122 |
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And here’s the next one the base donor 116520 watch
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31 January 2020, 06:19 AM | #123 |
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Can't wait to see this one! Anything special about this build?
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31 January 2020, 06:29 AM | #124 | |
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To be true I don’t know at this moment the complete specifications would have this one, but sure after a good night sleep will have some ideas. Today made delivery of the last one and pick up this base donor 116520 for next one, was a very long journey Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
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31 January 2020, 07:14 AM | #125 |
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So initially I was impressed with the idea that you were attempting to make yourself a one of a kind watch, after reading through the thread it comes across to me like you’re just trying to broaden your customer base by posting it here on TRF.
I’m no watchmaker but I agree with Searchart’s sentiment that the work is so so at best. A novelty. I’m also not a lawyer but at 35k a watch I think you’re eventually going to find yourself in trouble with your “warranty” claims and or trademark infringements. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
31 January 2020, 07:51 AM | #126 | |
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I doubt he will ever run into any trouble, I am sure his clients are fully aware of what they are receiving. Just my .02 cents |
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31 January 2020, 08:55 AM | #127 | |
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Correct btw if I would like sell them here would have open a sell thread, but not my goal, just wanna share with members my build and have their feedback and what could I do better or differently, some members have gave very good councils and remarks what’s helpful. For those reason I am sharing here, for rest owners know what’s they are buying Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
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31 January 2020, 09:04 AM | #128 |
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A funny pic, Daytona evolution according to me
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12 February 2020, 03:45 AM | #129 |
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Like I wrote previously have begun the build of newer one but with a different mainplate cut
This one will be same colors as mine, but with this cut could see more barrel and parts of auto wind module and not only one reversing wheel like mine Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
12 February 2020, 04:16 AM | #130 |
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Here’s the difference
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12 February 2020, 04:19 AM | #131 |
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And here too, decided to not open because hide by the seconds subdial, so not necessary open it,
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12 February 2020, 04:21 AM | #132 |
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Originally compared, so something between 70% to 75% steel out
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12 February 2020, 05:29 AM | #133 |
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Mainplate in cleaning before going for black rhodiage
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12 February 2020, 06:05 AM | #134 |
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And ready for black rhodiage
And remain all of those to be cut too Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
12 February 2020, 09:34 PM | #135 |
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Barrel bridge and train wheels bridge on mainplate just to see how it’s looking
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13 February 2020, 12:52 AM | #136 |
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Chrono bridge is ready now
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13 February 2020, 01:31 AM | #137 |
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Just curious - in your opinion does this skelonization affect the plate’s rigidness?
For example, would the balance staff be more at risk of damage in a rap against a door frame or similar incident? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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13 February 2020, 01:48 AM | #138 |
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Good job it looks excellent
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13 February 2020, 01:53 AM | #139 | |
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Nope because all bridges assembled made rigidness of complete movement, so watch could hurt a door or even fall from your wrist would not made less or more issues than originally. With mine that I wear every time and days, I am playing tennis, golf, made scuba diving and never had any issues with, sometimes like everyone hurt a door or something like that, and no problems . Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
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13 February 2020, 01:53 AM | #140 |
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Thanks for explaining that.
Look forward to the next steps and final finish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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13 February 2020, 01:55 AM | #142 |
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Do you mind if I ask you how much it cost you to make?
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13 February 2020, 01:58 AM | #143 |
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13 February 2020, 02:04 AM | #144 | |
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Yes sure Base 116520 watch between 16k€ to 18k€ All wheels, screws and bridges I changed by newer before cutting, between 3k€ to 5k€ Dial/bezel around 2k€ All rhodiage of bridges and crystal engraved around 1,5k€ After my fees for time I spent on cutting/assembly all the watch 5k€ and finally my profit around 5K€ depending price of base watch Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
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13 February 2020, 03:20 AM | #145 |
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Thanks for the reply. I would definitely wear it you must get a lot of comments on it. Now if that was on a yellow gold watch WOW.
could you hypothetically do this to any Rolex watch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
13 February 2020, 03:29 AM | #146 |
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Thanks for sharing!
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13 February 2020, 04:03 AM | #147 | |
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For the moment only on Daytona, have spent near one year to improved skills and knowledge for 4130 caliber. Owner of those I sold said every days they have comments and interests on . Could be done of course on a yellow gold one, just case and band changes, movement still the stunning 4130 . Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk |
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13 February 2020, 04:03 AM | #148 |
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13 February 2020, 09:29 PM | #149 |
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All bridges came back from rhodiage, here’s a first assembly of bridges just to check is all good
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13 February 2020, 10:56 PM | #150 |
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All is ready to assembly, now let’s play
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