Ladies and gentleman,

about one year ago, i have introduced my first watch project:

http://www.christopherwardforum.com/vie ... ?f=8&t=263

The watch has been completed, the result is great: A very classy W1.

At the moment it is time for starting another watch project: The W2 "AIRMAN"

Yesterday I have ordered the case (including a crown, not shown at the picture):



- Material: stainless steel
- Diameter: 43 mm
- glass front: sapphire crystal
- glass back: mineral crystal
- water resistant: 30 m

I think I will go with this dial:



- typical "airman-style"
- diameter: 35 mm
- colour dial: matt black
- colour numerals: white with luminova
- hands: chrome with green luminova

The case and dial are suitable to an Unitas 6497.



I think I am going for a strap like STEINHART uses with his "El Capitan". It fits great to an airman-watch.



Looking forward to your comments.

Regards

Nico

Nico, can't wait to see the finished project.
I really like the case, are the lug screws just for decoration?

I'll be watching with interest Nico . I've just invested in some simple watch tools so I can do my own simple tasks (bracelet alterations, fit straps etc) but hope to progress.
Your ideas for your second watch look good to me; definitely my sort of watch . Good luck with it.

Go Nico!! You are than man. Can't wait to see it completed. You may be an inspiration for many of us.

Nico,
The way you're going you'll be taking commissions this time next year !

El Tiempo wrote:Nico, can't wait to see the finished project.

x2

El Tiempo wrote:Nico, can't wait to see the finished project.
I really like the case, are the lug screws just for decoration?

I think the lug screws are only decoration .

Nico

Daz wrote:Building watches must be in a German's genes or do they teach it at school over there?

Nico

Some news:

I have just ordered the movement and an additional dial and additional hands to make some variation





Reagrds

Nico

Can't wait to see the finished article. I fancy a 6498 myself as the next purchase wish I had the courage to build one up

Can't wait to see the completed W2!

First result, some parts arrived this week:

- case
- crown
- "aviator" dial
- "aviator" hands

I think the movement and the other dial+hands will arrive next week..


Nico

Man I love that movement. Hey you know you can get watch kits from Otto.. http://www.ofrei.com/index.html
Kits come with a 2824 or a 2892 and some manual winds as well.

Russ

Yes, I know this page.

But the Unitas 6497-1 is only standard quality. ($ 125,-)

I have bought the Unitas 6497-1 soigné, as you can see on the picture. It costs a little bit more, but it looks much better , even with a see-through case back.

Nico