I have finally completed my first prototype dial after 6 months of hard work. The 36mm G.I/S General Issue Series. This vintage inspired watch take its design from 3 different vintage dirty dozen watch designs. With an aftermarket modified bezel case and a dial that is handmade and lacquered with descent vintage patina lume. The case has a big size crown and a low dome GS plastic crystal to give it a real vintage feel. There are purposely made flaws in the watch to give it a not so new look. I set out 6 months ago with an vision of what I wanted to achieve but had no idea how I would go about it. There are at the moment no designs that have the seconds at the correct 6 position other than the originals that I know of. I have 3 different vintage inspired designs at the moment and I am pleased at the final outcome. The logo is vintage inspired also and I prefer numeric logos because they are different and I have a patented trademark pending for these logos. It has a aftermarket case at the moment but I am searching for a case maker to create the design I am looking for. Tell me what you think.... Pic heavy
Vintage inspired build
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Re: Vintage inspired build
Very nice build. Congrats
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wonderful build
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That is one hell of a nice vintage homage, job well done!
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Re: Vintage inspired build
+1
"Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day,
And tell the world that everything's OK,
But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back,
'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black."
http://www.homage-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=27
And tell the world that everything's OK,
But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back,
'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black."
http://www.homage-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=27
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Re: Vintage inspired build
It looks like the dirty dozen!
What is the base of the case? For long that I’ve something like this in my mind. I’ve and AP caliber that I want to use for something like this.
Congrats on this built, you really capture the vintage character.
What is the base of the case? For long that I’ve something like this in my mind. I’ve and AP caliber that I want to use for something like this.
Congrats on this built, you really capture the vintage character.
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Re: Vintage inspired build
My compliments!
You made yourself a great piece!
Could you perhaps give us a closer shot of the dial, please.
You made yourself a great piece!
Could you perhaps give us a closer shot of the dial, please.
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Re: Vintage inspired build
The case is an eBay aftermarket from alpha watch I modified the bezel a bit. Goes really well with this dial and 25 more designs I have.
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Looks great!