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{*PCTeam*} Rust and Bones

kilowattore

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Rust and Bones
Two 6154 build




Last week I had some time to work on watches, and even more strangely I had the parts needed to complete not one but two builds.



These are both old River case sets, both aged firmly but gently, both crown tube have been soldered (one taller, one shorter), both dials from Bigwaved.



Plexis have been aged and the bottom part has been tinted in a rusty color.





Here they are one by one

Bones

37mm RP dial painted by Bigwaved, mounted on a 39mm brass backplate
NW tall tube hands with faux CP
Molnija 3602 with Rolex engravings
Display caseback aged and rusted engravings
Unknow maker's strap

























Rust

37mm RP dial painted by Bigwaved, mounted on a 39mm brass backplate
Athaya tall tube hands with faux CP mod by me
Swiss 6497 with the seconds pin removed by me
Closed caseback
Orloff strap


























A few more pics together





















Hope you enjoyed the pics, see you soon! :)
 
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Arunalay

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Great piece of art!!!
Love it


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Hesekiel

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Pure watch porn, and two perfect examples why I personally consider you the best patina artist out there.
If the time comes to find a new home for Bones, I'd love to buy it from you.
 
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Nostalgia pure, the tinted plexi, the soft aging, the vintage crackling on the lume and faded dial - these are just vintage - like a cask-aged old Portwine :thumbsup: Like a time capsule, they offer a fascinating glimpse into a distant past. The "Bones" with it´s fascinating cream dial and the wonderful view on the movement has specially done it to me. Great artwork, love it :)
 

kilowattore

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Thanks for the kind words guys :)
 

Replica01

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Stunning pieces!!!

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It's amazing how you top yourself anytime you deliver a new build, bravissimo!!
 

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Kilo!!!! Are you trying to make me anxious?!? [emoji6]I just got the butterflies in the stomach. LOL!


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Kilo, there are a few deeply written pages about the crafty patination of antique furniture in Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch" that apply to your vintage ework. I am always amazed that we both use the exact same parts (River cases, holio Kiefer lume, Bigwaved dials, etc.) but achieve such different results. In any case, Rust and Bones need a third playmate, actually, the kid brother of Rust, so he is here to play, Cream. He needs to take a bath:
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Two new reasons to be jealous
You are impressive kilo
Congrats
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Talent and dedication. Thanks for sharing...