ubiquitous Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Some progress pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRT Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 OMG! You finally got an engine...that is going to be unbelievable once your done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Indeed! I finally got my mits on a 31 jewel El Primero 400 This one is almost done. I'm currently searching for a genuine rotor and bridge for the movement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Some old pics... Taken about a year ago when I first started this project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 You never cease to amaze Ubi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 This one will be the ultimate, I could not wait for a bridge or rotor... Only the movement is not gen rolex part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 This one will be the ultimate, I could not wait for a bridge or rotor... Only the movement is not gen rolex part? That's correct- The movement is a standard issue 31j 36.600bph El Primero cal. 400 from an Ebel- Chris hooked me up with this beauty! I had been waiting and holding out for the right movement to come along for my case- Lots of 17j models came and went... But when this one surfaced, I knew I had to jump on it! Oh... And the dial is a refinish on a genuine blank! Other than that... Everything else is gen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Very very nice Randy. Shame you didn't hold out lol, I have a genuine dial now HAHAHAHA!!! and hands HAHAHAH!!! Beautifull watch mate, and I am glad that the movement went to someone who I know will love it and cherish it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 (edited) I have some hands here that came with my case kit. But... Perhaps we should talk. What color dial do you have? In my possession is my black dial... And also a white dial, though it's seen some better days. Edited June 12, 2006 by ubiquitous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Just incredible, Randy. Good for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I have some hands here that came with my case kit. But... Perhaps we should talk. What color dial do you have? In my possession is my black dial... The dial I have is Black and comes complete with hands. It's beautifull but I just can't get over how nice your watch looks mate. I personally amn't a Daytona kinda guy bu yours is a very nice example in which you have invested a lot of time and effort, so Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Thanks, Chris! This Daytona will be my grail franken once it's completed! It's been a long time in the making; I'm looking forward to seeing it's completion BTW- If you or JB come across one of these, please let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 The daytona of all the daytonas, simply incredible I'm in love with this watch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 That's an awesome sight. All those wonderful parts . . . dials, datewheels, Tropics . . . oh, my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Hmmmm. I just can't decide.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehtolcad Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 too bad you don't have one with the chocolate brown subdials (my personal fav) and i'm really happy to hear that you have got a movement for this badboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 have you tried river about the gen rotor? he had a franken daytona with gen rotor once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks, Slay. River and I had discussed this in the past- Back when I was first getting started on this project. I am not sure that he can source the rotors anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halley Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I say black dial if the text is perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 I say black dial if the text is perfect You mean if it's like mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks, Ludo. I think I'm leaning towards the black dial myself... Just personal preference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 You mean if it's like mine.... Chris- Yours is a 116520 for Rolex Caliber 4130; so, that one wouldn't fit mine anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 Yeh it is indeed. It's for the new movement type Daytona 116520 as you say, but just thought I'd stick it up for some eyecandy lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 wow wow wow!!! Finally the daytona comes to live!!!! when I´ll be adult I want this watch. until then, everything is a child´s game. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 13, 2006 Report Share Posted June 13, 2006 just a couple of questions and i´ll quit from the computer. I have exams. How accurate are tudor tiger cases? I know they do have holes in the lugs, but apart from this, can i fit a 7753 movement? does it have the same subdial spacing? if not, which movement does have the same subdial spacing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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