16800 COMEX Build

[manodeoro]

Wow that is a really impressive build!

Thanks ...
Those days I'm working on a 16660 COMEX Sea-Dweller
Not for a friend or customer ... that one will stay on my wrist

 

[Kingsman]

I don't know how I ended up on this thread, but my, oh my! Not only you are mad talented, but a great writer as well. Do you have any visuals on the latest version of your build? I think not a lot of people would mind seeing how it looks today

 

[manodeoro]

I don't know how I ended up on this thread, but my, oh my! Not only you are mad talented, but a great writer as well. Do you have any visuals on the latest version of your build? I think not a lot of people would mind seeing how it looks today

Unfortunately not and the watch is in Norway ... on my elder son's wrist ... so as I'm in France I can't just go and take a pic.
My son will come in France for Cgristmas so I'll ask him to take that watch with him and I'll take some close pics.

 

[Kingsman]

Totally understandable! Hoping to see more of your magic in the future!

 

[WilliamLawrenceLee]

What a great story! Bravo!
This is my first post on this forum. And I couldn't help reading it.
I am at your son's age, and I've got toe sons myself. Hopefully I will be able to build a gift watch for my boys someday. Wow!!

 

[Ellisg93]

Not sure how I stumbled across this post but following your story and some of the skills you have picked up and taught yourself is unbelievable. Looking forward to the next round of mods on this.
Your son is very lucky!

 

[manodeoro]

Not sure how I stumbled across this post but following your story and some of the skills you have picked up and taught yourself is unbelievable. Looking forward to the next round of mods on this.
Your son is very lucky!

Thank you ... the watch is still on my son's wrist and it will stay there for some time but I really consider building a better one for his next birthday ...
- JF 16610 watch case ... of course I'll drill the lugs and will consider having it re-engraved
- SH3135 movement
- Gen crown and tube
- Gen 16800 period correct glossy dial (or JF dial reprinted to T<25)
- Gen 16800 flat 4 bezel insert

 

[Ellisg93]

Thank you ... the watch is still on my son's wrist and it will stay there for some time but I really consider building a better one for his next birthday ...
- JF 16610 watch case ... of course I'll drill the lugs and will consider having it re-engraved
- SH3135 movement
- Gen crown and tube
- Gen 16800 period correct glossy dial (or JF dial reprinted to T<25)
- Gen 16800 flat 4 bezel insert

Definitely let me know if you do this. I'm damn sure i'll follow that build!!

 

[magoohkg]

Superbe travail! Bravo Monsieur!

 

[dpd3672]

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