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    Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Just had to try it....

    Sub case with a nice big crown, Explorer dial with shiny raised indices and of course the plexi topping :D









    Pretty good lume too btw :D



    What do you think?

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    I like it, I think it looks well.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    I think you're mad. In an infectious good way. Keep up the good work Marco. 8)

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Luvin it Marco,

    A mixture of my two favourite models merged - and that is not necessarily a recipe for success, I like chips and I like custard for example...... Plexi is a beautiful finishing touch.

    I think there is a market :wink:

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Beautiful combination.

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    Very handsome. :thumbright:

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    I think it looks great. Would be interesting to see it on an oyster type bracelet.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Pretty cool. 8)

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    I like.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Very cool! Looks ace mate!

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Nice bright lume. Very nice indeed.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Really works :D
    "I looked with pity not untinged with scorn upon these trivial-minded passers-by"

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Nice!

    I was considering a similar build, but with sword hands a milsub bezel insert with minute marks all the way round.

    Where did you get the case and crown? Is it an ETA or DG in there?

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Yep, Like that, great for everyday
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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Quote Originally Posted by marin
    Nice!

    I was considering a similar build, but with sword hands a milsub bezel insert with minute marks all the way round.

    Where did you get the case and crown? Is it an ETA or DG in there?
    @ all: Thanks :thumbright:, I'm quite pleased with the endresult myself :D

    @ marin: It's a Daji watch with DG1283 movement (date is still present under the dial) , the dial is from Raffles and the plexi from uhrenteile24.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Have to say... not too bad... 8)

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    I like that. A pleasing combination.

    I know it's heresy but I think a date window in that dial would look good too.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon
    I like that. A pleasing combination.

    I know it's heresy but I think a date window in that dial would look good too.
    In general I prefer a date in my watches too, but in this case a date window instead of the "3" would look to small in comparison to the 6-9 numbers and bring it out of balance.

    Drilling a hole between the 20-25 position would be an option, but then I'd prefer a black dial (which I cannot find for these movements :? )

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Hi Marco

    Very nice one mate!

    Production Start? :wink:

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Not too keen on the mercedes hands but everything else looks nice - especially the plexi.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Quote Originally Posted by oldpunq
    Hi Marco

    Very nice one mate!

    Production Start? :wink:
    Already running, just need a distributor....

    .... how does Oldpunq International GMBH sound :lol:

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    another :thumbup: from me looks good

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Quote Originally Posted by Marco-T
    Quote Originally Posted by oldpunq
    Hi Marco

    Very nice one mate!

    Production Start? :wink:
    Already running, just need a distributor....

    .... how does Oldpunq International GMBH sound :lol:

    sounds very premium,noble :lol: :lol:

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Interesting and cool combination IMHO!

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    very nice- put in sword hands and you'll have a buyer here!

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Love it! :D

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Very nice work. I wish I had the skill to do stuff like this.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Quote Originally Posted by Mowgli
    Very nice work. I wish I had the skill to do stuff like this.
    +1 :?

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    well there is certainly more consistent lume than the original explorer dial!

    not sure about the raised indices though, they are a bit too glam, however, nice one!

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    It's quite hard to find a sterile/non fake dial without the raised indices unfortunately. I only know the Chronotac one, and I don't know if they're selling it separately, plus it has the stupid "perpetual calendar" line...

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Excellent combi I would be interested if you produce more.

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    hi, how much too make one?

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    Re: Double homage - Sub meets Explorer

    Quote Originally Posted by den77
    Excellent combi I would be interested if you produce more.

    D
    Just to clarify, this was only one of my mod projects, there is no production :lol:
    (Thanks for the compliment though :wink: )



    Quote Originally Posted by jimp
    hi, how much too make one?
    The cost at the end depends on shipping and customs :?

    In the end it summs up between £75 - £100, depending on the luck you have with customs.

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