Rollie mod of SKX031

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steph_dexter

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Rollie mod of SKX031

this mod was started as a used SKX031 daily beater by the previous owner that i bought in fairly low price:)

Having it condition, i decided to mod it with many model of Hans Wilsdorf creation as my inspiration: models in late 50's - 70's
Vintage Rollie !!

especially the fragile Bakelite on 6542

so here are few picture on my mod documentation at the moment
detail mod are: re-chamfering lug, rollie style second hand in white, DIY bakelite style insert, custom fitted endlinks

fitment trial

lume application before painting the base

the insert was shape by hand with needle file
eliminate all the rough edges, all surface polish gloss

case was re chamfer to sharpen the look

after some fine polishing

got no bracelet or rubber when i bought it
it is my determination to use endlink with leather band, so i bought skx007 made for 22mm bracelet and mod the endlink to fit this watch... grinding the metal bit by a tiny bit and finally... i'm happy

before & after

not to forget the white subsecond hand

later i will update with custom crystal, custom lume handset and watch band

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Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:10 am

kilowattore

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

Glad to see you're back SD

Interesting project, I will follow the updates!

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Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:19 am

ASCIWhite

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

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Well done man! :thumbup:

Especially love the chamfer edges!

Wed Mar 01, 2017 1:24 am

Buddha Jones

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

Daddy likey!

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Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:28 am

Baemm

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

Wow, good work on that case and the beezel! Gratz :clap:

Wed Mar 01, 2017 5:41 am

steph_dexter

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031


	kilowattore wrote: Glad to see you're back SD Interesting project, I will follow the updates!

yup im back, finally


	ASCIWhite wrote: --------- Well done man! Especially love the chamfer edges!


	Baemm wrote: Wow, good work on that case and the beezel! Gratz

Thnx

try my best on chamfering


	Buddha Jones wrote: Daddy likey!

Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:13 pm

SSTEEL

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

Amazing! Did you use a lapping machine to do those stunning chamfering?

Loving that bezel insert.!

Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:19 pm

steph_dexter

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031


	SSTEEL wrote: Amazing! Did you use a lapping machine to do those stunning chamfering? Loving that bezel insert.!

unfortunatly im very poor at tools investment

so i used my needle file on hand to make all chamfering

very primitive technique and lots of energy channeling to my wrist n eyes :lol:

Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:29 pm

SSTEEL

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

steph_dexter wrote:


	SSTEEL wrote: Amazing! Did you use a lapping machine to do those stunning chamfering? Loving that bezel insert.!

unfortunatly im very poor at tools investment

so i used my needle file on hand to make all chamfering

very primitive technique and lots of energy channeling to my wrist n eyes :lol:

I hear you my friend, I currently do all my case refinishing/restorations by hand too, but do plan on investing in a lapping machine at some point.

Thu Mar 02, 2017 8:38 pm

Abarth

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

Grabbing a beer, nice to see your back & busy...

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Sun Mar 26, 2017 1:48 pm

steph_dexter

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031


	Abarth wrote: Grabbing a beer, nice to see your back & busy... Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

thnx

busy at the moment cannot decide to paint the insert grey or sort of maroon aged red... argh...

Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:37 pm

Abarth

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

I'm not big on gray, unless it is a 'GHOST"

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Tue Apr 25, 2017 1:01 pm

steph_dexter

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031


	Abarth wrote: I'm not big on gray, unless it is a 'GHOST" Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

that is what i'm talking about, ghost

Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:43 pm

tugboat

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

Nice work thus far!

Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:39 am

steph_dexter

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031


	tugboat wrote: Nice work thus far!

Thnx

Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:14 pm

riesco

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Re: Rollie mod of SKX031

steph_dexter wrote:


	Abarth wrote: Grabbing a beer, nice to see your back & busy... Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

thnx

busy at the moment cannot decide to paint the insert grey or sort of maroon aged red... argh...

Hi Steph. Cool and interesting project. Maroon red all the way.

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Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:20 am

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