Dad's old Hamilton. ..er make that Tudor

[Hugop]

I decided to build a very special project today. My father passed away a little over 3 years ago and I have been clearing out his house. Last week I found his old Hamilton. It was his work watch. The bracelet was in rough shape and case worn but the movement was still clean and running great. Not as well kept as his Omegas but a super movement. This is an ETA 2836 built to spec as Hamiltons 836 caliber. I just had to do something special with it. All you guys who have seen my builds know that something special usually means something Tudor...

Here is Dad's Hammy 836

Loaded up onto a vietnam 9411 case reshaped by yours truly.

Gen 703 crown.

Gen flat 4 insert

Mounted on a gen 93150 bracelet

It is really great to wear this watch knowing that the same works that served Dad well for so many years is still here ticking.

Even though he can't be.

 

[T3RM1N4T0R]

Awesome post

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[DVNE]

Awesome story and build

 

[Hugop]

Awesome post

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Thanks xj and DVNE I enjoyed this build quite a lot. I found myself recalling all sorts of memories with Dad. It was a really nice day at the watch bench.[emoji4]

 

[ShovelnTC]

Great post and of course that's a keeper.

 

[chronomatic]

Congratulation! Nice!

 

[Hugop]

Great post and of course that's a keeper.

Yessir this one will be staying.
And thanks!

 

[Tucker]

Very cool. Built for all the right reasons.

 

[jackthelux]

Great work... You had a beautiful idea!

 

[PaulyWalnuts]

Looks great and has a legacy! Wear it in good health [emoji2]


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[Hugop]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys.

I see I need to change the second hand. I will as soon as I get a crrect long tail version with the diamond in the correct position.

 

[Natas78]

Great way to honour your father, I'm moved by the story


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[lethalspectre]

Definitely a great build and a great story!
Something that was your dad's that can be passed down in your family as well.

 

[trailboss99]

Nice, thanks for sharing.

 

[civic4982]

Lovely story. Gives me the feels for sure. Wear it in good health.


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[russell.b]

That's great how precious is that ! Wear it with joy pride and knowing your dads with you amazing [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]


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[thrillofhunt]

Great post! Respect to you

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[Radman]

the way some of us churn watches there isnt much sentimentality, but that was great to see.

 

[Hugop]

I am guilty like the rest of us of flipping through watches every day! Typically I choose from a collection that stays around 20-30 pieces.

Since building this one I have worn it every day.

Dad also left me a pair of gen Omega Constellations but this is the watch that I feel a connection with him through. Maybe it is because part of it came from him and part from me.

I am glad you all are enjoying this build and story as well. I now understand why guys want to take their old grandad's beat up pocket watch movement and build a wristwatch from it. Something magical happens and you become closer to someone who was very dear to you.