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ST 36 watch.

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cybee

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Had a little time over the weekend so I decided to put a watch together.

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Utilizing the ST 36 (6498 copy) which is more famous in the IWC FA Jones watches. This chinese movement has a lot going for it. The looks the price and super reliability not to mention the nice size.

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First thing is to measure the correct stem length. This one came out to about 14 mm.

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A little adhesive on the end of the stem and then glue the crown on.

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Basic black dial for 6498.

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The case size is 43 mm.

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Pic of the movement.

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Here is a pic of the gen movement in a watch that just sold for almost 10K.

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horologie_unitas

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good job David. looks good.

i always loved this movement and decorations ( not to mention the balanced hour wheel)

i just sold my IWC FA Jones.

great basic daily beater cybee !
 
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cybee

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Good to hear from you Stefan. I went ahead and ordered a strap for it but I should have checked with you first since I'm such a strap noob. Ordered a Di-Modell Chronissimo strap, I hope that's a good one LoL.
 
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cybee

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Stefan, I finally got the strap, it feels like the quality is very good. For the next project I would like to order one from one of our resident strap guru's here. Thinking of trying to put together a homage to the Marine Original with a pocket watch dial, if I can find the right case that is.

I know that a plain or sterile dial does not appeal to many, but building a watch is getting to be more fun than buying reps. :D

Anyway pics with the strap.

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avitt

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If you're talking about a Stowa Marine homage, that's on my list as well. A nice dial is supposed to become available in a couple of weeks.
 
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cybee

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avitt said:
If you're talking about a Stowa Marine homage, that's on my list as well. A nice dial is supposed to become available in a couple of weeks.
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Yes a Stowa MO. It seems to be very hard finding the right dial but please let me know if and when you hear anything. I would be grateful. Thanks avitt.
 
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