Yep, same place. Thanks for the inspiration. There is always something special about a watch as a gift, but one made by the giver is just something else!
Thanks again.
Dan
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You're more than welcome. Maybe I should have this guy give me a discount now. I just ordered more parts to build one for myself. This time I went for the 6497 swan neck movement and a sapphire crystal.DannyO wrote:Yep, same place. Thanks for the inspiration. There is always something special about a watch as a gift, but one made by the giver is just something else!
Thanks again.
Dan
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That is superb, not sure I would have the skill for this.
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Been thinking of doing something similar myself, this is awesome. A massive well done. Love it.
I'm almost too impressed - this has equally provided inspiration and also put me off as I couldn't match or better it!
Still have no idea where to begin really, I mean, I'm baffled.
I'm almost too impressed - this has equally provided inspiration and also put me off as I couldn't match or better it!
Still have no idea where to begin really, I mean, I'm baffled.
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Re: I did it, I built my own watch!
Very impressive indeed - and something for your son, and perhaps one day his son, to treasure.
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After reading this thread last week I ordered all the bits to make my own watch. Always wanted a Pilots Fliegar watch, so decided to build my own.
The parts are slowly but surely coming so I'm getting excited. And scared. I definately don't know what to do haha.
The parts are slowly but surely coming so I'm getting excited. And scared. I definately don't know what to do haha.
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Document the process and submit when completed. We would love to see your project. Best of luck.
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Will make a point of it. Shall start my own thread soon - my movement came today, complete with sexy blued screws.
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Simon57 wrote:Will make a point of it. Shall start my own thread soon - my movement came today, complete with sexy blued screws.
Any updates on your progress?
Fred
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...I'm stuck. I may well have broken the movement or something like that.
A trip to a specialist might be in order.
A trip to a specialist might be in order.
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Oh no! Send me a PM if you want and tell me exactly what happened, maybe I can help. It certainly hurt.Simon57 wrote:...I'm stuck. I may well have broken the movement or something like that.
A trip to a specialist might be in order.
Fred
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C60 COSC, Orient Mako XL, Raymond Weil Traditions Auto, Daniel JeanRichard Grand TV, Vintage Omega Seamaster, Baume & Mercier Riveria Auto, Citizen Eco Drive, 121 Time Custom Chrono, Invicta Speedway, vintage Seiko Business A, the one I built
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