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Post by lordflagpolecrabtree on Sept 4, 2013 23:59:11 GMT -8
As many of you know, I'm not a big fan of modded/franken watches but there are exceptions to the rule and when I saw this one offered by Pollythecat I liked the look of it. And it is vintage !  It's the biggest mish-mash of parts (the list sounded like what's left over after I'd attempted to do some tinkering ) but I love it. Thanks Mike. __________________ |
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Post by pucciowitz on Sept 5, 2013 1:24:41 GMT -8
nice! thunbsup.gif
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Sept 5, 2013 5:35:05 GMT -8
Lovely looking watch! Congrats!
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Post by Groundhog66 on Sept 5, 2013 5:36:21 GMT -8
Looks good to me, I can see why you were attracted to it.
Enjoy!
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cartshed
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Post by cartshed on Sept 5, 2013 6:17:42 GMT -8
As many of you know, I'm not a big fan of modded/franken watches but there are exceptions to the rule and when I saw this one offered by Pollythecat I liked the look of it. And it is vintage ! It's the biggest mish-mash of parts (the list sounded like what's left over after I'd attempted to do some tinkering ) but I love it. Thanks Mike. __________________ Looks good, I like it. You'll have to let us know how many different watches made a donation to building it. Mike & Polly are a good inspiration for those of us who are trying to learn some tinkering skills. Always great results & often from watches that a lot of us wouldn't give a second glance to. I hope they'll share some of their latest exploits with us soon. |
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Post by lordflagpolecrabtree on Sept 5, 2013 11:52:17 GMT -8
Mike's description:
Seiko custom watch comprising all genuine seiko parts:-
case and caseback 6119-6410 (may be incorrect) in reasonable condition
Bezel good
new unmarked crystal fitted
dial ring 6119-8273
dial 7009 of some sort
bracelet original seiko 6119-8273 in fair condition
movement is a serviced 6119 that runs well
hands 6602-8040
I wish I had the skill and patience to make a watch out of bits. It's not just the putting it together, it's knowing which bits from which watch will not only fit but look right too. I'm a sucker for a blue dial, but I love the hands too, especially the second hand. woohoo-dancing-banana-smiley-emoticon
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donciccio
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Post by donciccio on Sept 5, 2013 12:07:38 GMT -8
Franken or not ... thats a sexy watch! thunbsup.gif
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Post by dad-the-diver on Sept 5, 2013 13:32:09 GMT -8
I agree, Franky or not that is a nice one-off watch. Gorgeous dial! yes1.gif
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