M.T.O watch project,

[ryan1835]

I'll probably end up wanting it anyway lol

[Zed]

I'll probably end up wanting it anyway lol

   your on the list and would be a nice big bro to the sub 

[Freudian Frog]

I wanna see a comparison! =3

[Zed]

I wanna see a comparison! =3

once i get one done ill show you, i can show you one of the rolex sub v rolex seedweller deespsea, 

[ICanFixThat]

Paul, which movement will go into the DEEP SEA?

[Zed]

Paul, which movement will go into the DEEP SEA?

this time a st16 same as the sub as reliable movement, i hope in future projects to get some swiss ETA movement s but the prices will be a lot higher 

[sawman]

Nice project you have going there, looks dangerously close to the real thing.  Can the movement be maintained by most any competent local watch jeweler?

[Zed]

Nice project you have going there, looks dangerously close to the real thing.  Can the movement be maintained by most any competent local watch jeweler?

yes the st16 is a copy of the swiss ETA type movement so easy to service, but TBH these should go on for a few years and then its not too expensive to replace the movement for a new one 

[ICanFixThat]

Paul, which movement will go into the DEEP SEA?

this time a st16 same as the sub as reliable movement, i hope in future projects to get some swiss ETA movement s but the prices will be a lot higher 

Probably not worth putting in an ETA unless you get a real good deal on a batch of movements.  A GMT version might be interesting.  What is the case diameter on the DEEP SEA?

[Zack]

what will be the prices on the deep sea and when do you need the money?

[Freudian Frog]

Man, those look way too thick to me. Wish I had jumped in on the subs.

[gunga]

Oh, that might be a bit thick for me... more pix on a wrist please?

Or, I can just try it and pass it on to a nother member if it's too thick.

[Zed]

Ive got 5 old swiss movements that i have working spot on , i might build a few one off subs with them ,later in the year,

no wrist pics yet of the deepsea but that pic is a bit miss leading as not as thick as it looks,

i wont be starting this project till the end of sept so no rush as i dont wont money till nearer the time in case i have to change the date.

ok i should have at least 6-7 done by wed thurs and hopefully more parts through this week , i hope to get the case backs done by the end of this week and once ive gone over each watch i hope to send them by the end of the following week, the next project should all be quicker as ive had a few posting issues plus been sent a few wrong bits   includint being sent 3 wrong sized straps, so again i thank you for all your Patience, sadly my other issue is my work who as asked me to do more night shifts this week but means i have more time at the end of the week, so all good  

Another comparison pic, the sub wears nicer under cuffs, but the deepsea has a nice wrist presents,  plus the case im getting is thinner then the rolex seadweller deepsea,

[John]

One thing to note guys the Rolex case is not the case Paul will be using I think they were to show the difference in dia i.e 39.5 and 44mm not the thickness of the deepsea 44mm project I'm guessing it'll be no more thicker than a Seiko SKX007 which is 13mm thick that IMO is not bad + when it's on the wrist you wont have 13mm proud off the wrist as the watch hugs the wrist,it'll be more like 10mm proud 


Anyway I like chunky divers 

[Zack]

If there is room left ill take a deepsea

[Zed]

yes john its about as thick as a 6309 or 007 etc, zak om going to do 5 first but ill put you down as #6 for when i do the next ones or extra 

[Zack]

Sounds a plan

[Zed]

Sounds a plan

 

ive just odered some heavy duty spring bars to go on with the nato's , ill add these to the ones who have both SS bracelet and natos, 

[John]

Is it September end yet?   

[Zed]

Is it September end yet?   

i do hope not john as still lots to do on this one 

[Zed]

some pics from this evening 

[John]

All I can say Paul is awesome 

[gunga]

Wow!  So very cool...

 

[Zed]

All I can say Paul is awesome 

cheers john, wed will be a nice day as angela is taking the girls out all day so i hope to get a lot done, im still waiting on parts plus that black nato is going back as he sent me the cheaper model  but he is usually spot on so i wont moan    so i really hope to get the case backs done by Friday, fingers crossed as would be nice to get them all out by next tue, 

i might be a bit odd but i think these case backs are like art   



hopefully not too long gunga 

[gunga]

How do you open the case backs?

No slots in those.  I guess one wouldn't need to since they are automatics...

[ryan1835]

  

[John]

How do you open the case backs?

No slots in those.  I guess one wouldn't need to since they are automatics...

There are specific tools for those  


[edit] Like this then I have no idea 

[Chako]

Those look very nice. Great work. 

[John]

paul yes the case backs look like art but I've seen them before in reports of UFO sightings   

[Zed]

very soon ryan 

yes ive a special tool, £15 from hong kong with 4 different sizes, they are for this type and of course rolex case backs.

lol they do look like flying saucers john without the little green man