Reply With QuoteSuperb Stewart
Purists, look away now...
So, I had a basket case of a Heuer oversized 42mm two-tone gilt dialed diver.. it sat tucked away in the back of a drawer, then Tudor released the gorgeous Black Bay.. and I got busy..
Read more about the conversion here: http://heuerville.wordpress.com/2012...ck-bay-custom/
Superb Stewart
....how much do you want for it?
I am sure that I shouldnt but I really like that - but then again I Love the Tudor.
Well done, Stewart. I like the look of that!
Originally Posted by TaketheCannoli
Works for me - nicely done
Great job! That looks really fantastic imho!
I am not a fan of Heuer at all, but that is a great piece.
I don't like the 'growths' on the hour and second hands, but other than that, it is lovely.
That does look very nice
I like the growths. A big thumbs up from me. Good job!
very nice....lovely contrast with the bezel.
Good job, Stewart.
That's pretty tasty
My gay friends are always telling me that there is nothing wrong with a spot of buggery, they tell me that I should try it, cause I might find that I like it.
What I see here is a watch that has been well and truely buggerd. But strangely I like it, I like it a lot. (not telling my friends that though).
Ah, the Heuer they should have made.
Nice looking watch, I'd join the queue for one.
I really don't understand this sentiment.
The BB is a watch that draws on crown guard-less Rolexes and Tudor Snowflakes, while adding a spot of colour. It's a watch that's born of a mix of models form various times and brands.
Why would Heuer (of all people) have made such a watch?
Surely Heuer was (largely) a brand that forged their own path - a brand that brought us the Seafarer, Manaco, Autavia, Manhattan and Jarama.
Why would you wish that they plagiarised such a thing?
Most odd (in my, very humble, opinion).
LOL.. I probably could.. I'm sure I have a few divers kicking around the back of the drawer.
This one is already 'baggsy'd' many months ago when I discussed it with a fellow TZ-UKer.
How about a blue bezel non-gilt dial version?
Your humble opinion is right of course.
Heuer (and other manufacturers it has to be said) did produce individual pieces that were different to other manufacturers. But I'd note, that Heuer did also use a number of generic cases and bracelets which can be seen used by other manufacturers (Lemania, Lejour, Tourneau, Clebar etc.). I am lucky enough to own a 510.501 (which I'm wearing as I type this) but I've also seen a version by Lejour which is almost identical. I keep posting a link to this interesting article concerning the relationship between Heuer and Lemania which does indicate that generic cases, dials, hands and movements were used by a number of brand names:
http://www.calibre11.com/heuer-lemania-part-one/
http://www.calibre11.com/heuer-lemania-part-two/
I think the point of this is that we all buy into the proposition that the watch we wear is individual but to manufacturers the watch is constructed from a number of off-the-shelf components put together in a number of ways that are an attempt to make it individual.
The watch that the OP has constructed has a number of elements that I like - the red bezel, snowflake hands, bracelet and so on. There are Hueur divers with black bezels and mercedes hands that aren't too far from other manufacturers models. I'm thinking of Rolex of course, but there are lots of other models from all sorts of manufacturers that are variations on the same theme.
I originally meant the comment as an off-the-cuff light hearted remark that seemed funny at the time I typed it. I should have perhaps thought longer before posting. But it does seem to me that it's led at least to an interesting line of debate. Of course you may choose to differ.
very nice watch !
I can't resist, these snow flakes hands are killing me
The wait list is open ?
Excellent work there !
Shouldn't work but somehow it just does..... I like it. Red black and gilt are obviously a winning combo.
Thanks for the comments chaps.
I'd not really noticed before, but I think the snowflake hands work well with the Heuer angled shield - similar angles, if that makes sense.
**tries not to sound keen as mustard, fails**LOL.. I probably could.. I'm sure I have a few divers kicking around the back of the drawer.
This one is already 'baggsy'd' many months ago when I discussed it with a fellow TZ-UKer.
How about a blue bezel non-gilt dial version?
If you're not kidding, yes please.
Feel free to take as long as you want though.
**goes off to raise funds in some nefarious manner**
EDIT
Whoops, just seen how popular this thread is. Happy to wait my turn or if I miss out this time, keep me on the list for future innovations.
Last edited by AlphaOmega; 26th August 2012 at 19:53.
i want one!!!!
that's really, really nice & great work, i like that a lot, an awful lot
if you can make seiko divers or orients (or any other relatively inexpensive easily obtainable watch) look like i think you could sell em like hot cakes on a winters day to us forum folk
You could take a look at 10watches/dagaz. Jake has chocolate brown dial, rose gilt hand set and burgundy bezel insert for seiko bb mods. I believe the dial and hands would fit orients but finding a fitting insert would be difficult.
Last edited by Citizen V; 26th August 2012 at 20:38.
Given a new life, very nice
as someone who's changed one battery on my mrs watch & taken the case off his watch 3 times (did eventually manage a half decent regulation tho) i think dial/bezel/hand projects are only aspiration at the mo
tempting tho, thanks very much for the tip, guess i gotta start somewhere.....
thanks again
that really works. like it
I like it, looks really good!
"A man of little significance"
I like that very much. What's not To like.
I knew this would be special when Stew hinted what it might be, just love it.
Looking good
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
That looks great. So great in fact that I got distracted looking after my three year old who has drawn over my beige fabric sofa. Arrrrghhh kids!
Anyway, back on topic, lovely looking piece and it's great to see it not being used as a parts watch.
That looks fantastic, what a great watch well done
Good work, very nice indeed.
I shouldn't laugh!!
Yet lag and 8month old baby means I really thought i was looking at a Blackbay at first,even the OBVIOUS Heuer script and quartz labeling did not register at first.
However I want it!
Good job, amazing.
Not for me I'm afraid but well done for pulling together something unusual and fun. No idea why but I hate snowflake hands on anything except a tudor. Irrational...
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