Jump to content

Upcoming Projects...


DJW

Recommended Posts

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.

 

post-90-0-79236000-1401825951_thumb.jpg

 

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.

 

post-90-0-17249000-1401825953_thumb.jpg

 

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!

 

post-90-0-69429300-1401825954_thumb.jpg

Edited by DJW
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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!

:-)

Edited by Geo
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

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. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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!

Edited by DJW
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...
  • 2 years later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.



  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Getting back to the issue which is us guys repairing or just enjoying horological exploits. The big worry now is how sound is Cousins as company going forward. The of cost if this 8 year legal battle will be astronomical. Cut backs will happen noticed already how the Cousins catalogue is half its size this year. The main supplier going out of business will hit the UK horological community in a big way. 
    • 🤔 leaving the EU meant that UK was no longer part of the convention and have already been turned down an independent reapplication. I'm pretty sure courts have to be held in Switzerland in this case. There will be a lot more watches stashed away in draws  tbh, folk wont be able to afford to maintain them. Cheap watches will be bought and top end watches by folk with plenty of cash that can pay for service and repair. The expensive once in a lifetime gifts and everything else inbetween will be at the forgotton when they stop working. I know i was being a numpty, get used to it 😄 Anybody that knows will boycott them, but besides repairers who will know. Nope will never buy one, i made that decision as soon as i learnt about this. 
    • although not in this case.  It was the Lugano Convention and its deficiencies that allowed a Swiss court decision in the first place.  This isnt really a Brexit issue at all.  A decision that affects both the EU and the UK should never have been heard in Switzerland. I bet the authorised service centres in the UK are pretty pleased.  It's a massive shame, though; I believe watch owners should be able to choose to have their watch serviced by whoever they trust.
    • Hi guys I think that old hippy is correct, it opens the gates for china to manufacture aftermarket spare parts. considering that they already do work on behalf of the Swiss I guess this decision gives the a little more legitimacy to tool up and I am sure they will take advantage of the situation either with or without the blessing of the Swiss watch industry  Having read about the protectionist machinations of the Swiss in the history of Europe they were the only ones to get fat at everybody else’s expense. I think the outcome could have been guessed at but ,  fair play to Cousins UK for standing up to them.  Now the question,  will everybody boycott Swiss watches and Swatch, no way they will still fill their coffers.  Me I stick with the Japanese once renowned for cheap shitty watches who came good through industrial effort and don’t for get the Russians that most dismiss as low grade crap. Wouldn’t buy a swatch product ever how about you all.? a
×
×
  • Create New...