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- Thread starter GC
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- 12/3/18
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I had tried to do this 4 years ago with a Noob dial but it was just slightly too small.
So the dial ended up in an SD4K case, which was very good but I missed the original dial.
So I finally got an ARF dial, which was a larger diameter and tried again. It had to be shaved a little bit.
Test fit in the case
It's a 3135 dial going in a 2836 case so the feet had to be clipped and new ones glued on. I rely heavily on pics for alignment needs. That's a VS3135 DW with teeth grinded off used a DWO. Also note the use of a GMT hour wheel over the normal hour post. This greatly helps keep the dial in position for gluing the feet on.
After all the shaving and gluing the dial gets a bath and a blow dry. This leaves it pristine.
After the bezel is reinstalled and the tape ring in place, I put a toothpick under the insert so it won't stick off-center. Again using pics to get proper alignment.
I just love these dials but I can't manage the 44mm case.
Cyclops was removed by heating under a lighter for 3-4 minutes and it scraped right off with a razor blade.
Finally, the one I wanted for so long!
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Appreciate the kind words bro. Really just intermediate level tasks though, if that. There are some very talented modders here doing some spectacular things. Today I really wanted the watch in the sales post below but someone beat me to it. Check out the detailed descriptions of the mods done, and for that price!? I've got more than one foot in the dog house for my continued spending but I committed to the purchase anyway. Look at that movement, it's 40-50 years old - serviced, plated, radial brushed, chamfers on the bridges (anglage) and the caseback engraved, decorated, just wow. And the dial, the lume work omg some crazy superior skills on display by this member, I couldn't pass it up without an attempt to snag it.
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Doing what you do blows my mind. No small feat and real craftsmanship. Well done.Appreciate the kind words bro. Really just intermediate level tasks though, if that. There are some very talented modders here doing some spectacular things. Today I really wanted the watch in the sales post below but someone beat me to it. Check out the detailed descriptions of the mods done, and for that price!? I've got more than one foot in the dog house for my continued spending but I committed to the purchase anyway. Look at that movement, it's 40-50 years old - serviced, plated, radial brushed, chamfers on the bridges (anglage) and the caseback engraved, decorated, just wow. Some crazy superior skills on display by this member, I couldn't pass it up without a try.
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Gents, here's for sale an elegant and wearable (due to CG absence) watch for everyday use which suits almost any wrist. It's not a rep, it' s a totally custom and unique build inspired by the mysterious and elusive Rolex Rolerai from 1954. Briefly about the build: - Cartel 47mm no Crown Guard...