Summer 62mas build

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Summer 62mas build

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From recent inspiration of [mention]kilowattore[/mention] and parts list from [mention]hako[/mention], below is the early stages of a summer build. I want it to be vintage 62mas style with color (I have too many black dial watches).

I cannot decide on a dial. What are your thoughts between blue vs white? I am leaning towards white.

I am not 100% sure on the bezel insert. However, I would have preferred light blue and white bakelite.

Do you think this build will even look good? or look mismatched and out of place?
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I also found this bezel insert. The aluminum might go better with the case. I kind of like it without the orange.
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and this is really what the look I am going for
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The Squale combo is looking really fresh.
I could imagine a similar Bakelite insert from Odokadolo to it
Did you already decide where to source the case?
On AliExpress there are some nice offers as well.
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hako wrote:The Squale combo is looking really fresh.
I could imagine a similar Bakelite insert from Odokadolo to it
Did you already decide where to source the case?
On AliExpress there are some nice offers as well.
Yes, there are squale homages on AliExpress and dhgate.
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the blue without a doubt looks spectacular, Lots of great guys in our sponsor section
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Check out [mention]odokadolo[/mention] he works with dials and inserts in bakelite like plastic
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Re: Summer 62mas build

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I would go with the light blue doxa dial except I am not 100% on the neon orange minute hand. I think a lighter orange would look better. Light blue and orange insert look great but would probably be a better match for white dial imho.
Odokadolo is a great lead, the work he showed here is impressive.
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