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So I finished this build...mostly! I'm thinking of it as a "proof of concept"...

 

I decided not to do anything to the dial other than drill the markers at the hour marks, larger markers at the 12, 3, 6 and 9. This actually proved a problem after I remounted the dial and noticed that because the centerwheel pinion is off set from center, the minute and hour hands don't quite line up with the markers...not a huge deal though! Having said that, I think the dial looks Wonderful as it is! The simple dial/ markers really complements the "Busy-ness" of the skeleton movement.

 

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I also had to turn a back "Dial" to make up the difference of between the size of the movement and the size of the exhibition back crystal. This picture looks "deformed" but actually was taken at an angle to capture the best light.

 

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All in all, It will be something I do again now that I have an idea of what problems can and will arise when combining parts that were not designed to go together!

 

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You've absolutely nailed that one Don, that really is one of the best looking watches I've seen.

I could happily wear it any way round because the rear is every bit as nice as the front!

:-)

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You've absolutely nailed that one Don, that really is one of the best looking watches I've seen.

I could happily wear it any way round because the rear is every bit as nice as the front!

:-)

Thanks Geo! I think next time I'll use the rear dial to actually aid in holding the movement in place. Right now, it is just cemented to the case back. Also,You should see the "Engineering" I had to come up with to hold the movement in place! No less than 10 individual pieces to secure it!

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This is very nice I like it. The combination of the components complement each other perfectly. May I ask where you get your cases from. I have couple of projects on the go at the moment and am struggling to find the right style case. The case on this watch would suit my needs i think. 

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This is very nice I like it. The combination of the components complement each other perfectly. May I ask where you get your cases from. I have couple of projects on the go at the moment and am struggling to find the right style case. The case on this watch would suit my needs i think. 

Hi Carl, here is a link to the page where you can purchase these. If you sign up for a wholesale account, you get a good discount on the price. It does not cost anything to sign up.

http://www.dajiwatch.com/productshow1514.html

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That`s one of the best looking watches I've seen. I would start building number two because number 1 will soon be sold.   :thumbsu:

Thanks autowind!

I think I'll keep this one! I know I say that about all the watches that I say I'm going to keep, but its time I need to actually wear something that I put together. But, I am going to order movement number 2 this week!

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