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Post by CarloDWC » Sun Mar 27, 2022 10:55 am

I have a few projects I completed but did not have time to post. Here is the latest. Islander Turtle with Seiko Movement, Navy Timer 2.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by deepcdvr » Sun Mar 27, 2022 6:56 pm

Nice work, brother!!!!
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Re: Watch projects

Post by flyskate » Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:05 pm

I like it!! Nice!
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Post by snootydog » Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:29 pm

That one looks great Carlo :thumbsup:
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Re: Watch projects

Post by HapaHapa » Sun Mar 27, 2022 8:31 pm

Nice job Carlo!!
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Post by DEMO » Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:56 pm

Looking good Carlo!
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Post by Blaine » Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:22 pm

Fantastic


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Post by mattcantwin » Mon Mar 28, 2022 1:54 pm

Simply perfect. :cheers:
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Post by watchdawg » Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:34 pm

Wow

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Post by spring-diver » Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:43 pm

That’s hot Carlo


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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:06 am

Thank you Very Much for the kind words. I took the liberty to do one last tweak, . I replaced the seconds hand to make it more visible.

By the way this originally is an Islander Turtle with Seiko movement, blasted case, domed sapphire and ceramic lumed bezel, it now has a military dial and pilot hands.

Pretty much perfect now, at least for me.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:08 am

This is not my usual project, in fact I could say that it is pretty much an homage. It is not a secret that I like the SM300 style and in fact in the past I had a CWC and a Precista that were similar. This project was done using a Karlskrona Baltic Shield and while similar it is different enough that it is obviously not a copy. One look at the case shape and dimensions and one can immediately see that. Still follows the dial and hands pattern which is what I like about it.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by AtomicTom » Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:19 am

Unbelievable stuff Carlo, and honestly the both of these look perfect
to me to tell the truth !! 8-) 8-) It has to be a real joy to be able to go,
and transform any watch you see sir. I mean it can be a Seiko, one of
the new Islander watch’s, or even a Baltic, and you can supercharge it.
It’s always been remarkable to see, but it never ceases to amaze each,
and every time I, or we see it. :salute: :o And what I love too, is that you
you somehow always seem to do the right things when creating your
newest masterpieces.

It’s so much fun to see, I can’t even put it into words. The way you are
able to put your taste, as well as knowledge about watches into actual
projects like this is astonishing to see. ..Honestly, can’t thank you enough
for the ultra cool look, and a GIANT congrats on the final results too !!!

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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Thu Mar 31, 2022 12:47 pm

Thank you very much. Here is the next one, originally a Maranez Samui (Doxa Homage) I installed a Military Firefly dial and hands. Lume is cool, green and blue.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by AtomicTom » Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:44 am

O.K. this one's off the charts awesome as well sir ! :headbang:

That was a real master stroke adding in this Firefly dial Carlo, because now
you have an equally dynamic dial to go along with the case, as well as crazy
cool bezel. It balances the watch in a really terrific way to the point where
one detail almost becomes the next. It's pretty great how now your eyes
goes from the bezel to dial, or the dial, to the bezel in one fantastic gaze. :o
And then the new dial really does seem as if it's on fire in the dark. :clap:

It's a Firefly dial, which looks like it's on fire, and was bult by you Carlo,
who is on fire with these exceptional projects ! :grin: :salute:

Yowza, who even cares what time it is with watches like this sir. Incredible !!!

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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Sun Apr 03, 2022 12:57 pm

Thank you Very much. Here is one I did some months ago, using a Brian May Limite Edition dial.


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Re: Watch projects

Post by unixshrk » Mon Apr 04, 2022 4:45 am

CarloDWC wrote:This is not my usual project, in fact I could say that it is pretty much an homage. It is not a secret that I like the SM300 style and in fact in the past I had a CWC and a Precista that were similar. This project was done using a Karlskrona Baltic Shield and while similar it is different enough that it is obviously not a copy. One look at the case shape and dimensions and one can immediately see that. Still follows the dial and hands pattern which is what I like about it.

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I like what you did here Carlo. Great work as always.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:57 am

Ooh neat, you have to be extremely pleased with how the Brian May
turned out I bet Carlo ! 8-) ;)

First off the watch just rocks, pun intended. :grin: It feels just like the
watches in which Seiko made. However, it feels more aggressive, and
substantial thanks to the stainless steel bracelet. Not to mention, the
hands you went with which add yet another layer of cool to this already
amazing dial. ..I swear the texture almost looks like some type of wood
as well which is beautiful. :) It's actually more like a genuine guitar grain
from here. Plus the tone is a red meeting up with brown, which is very
nice Carlo.

I don't know how you do it, but you always seem to amaze sir. :salute:

Thanks once again for the look !!! ..Remarkable work as always.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:47 pm

Thank you Chris and Tom, and yes the texture on that red dial is very nice and special. I never cared much for red dials but this one is one I had to have... All parts are Seiko by the way, minus the bezel insert... :grin: :thumbsup:

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Re: Watch projects

Post by martyloveswatches » Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:38 pm

The Brian May now just looks better
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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:15 am

Thank you Martin.

The next project was completed a couple of months ago, it is a Seiko SKX with drilled lugs, domed sapphire, smooth bezel, 6r15 movement and MKII dial and hands. The bracelet is a Super Oyster. This is one of my favorite:


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Re: Watch projects

Post by AtomicTom » Tue Apr 05, 2022 10:36 am

CarloDWC wrote:
Mon Apr 04, 2022 12:47 pm
Thank you Chris and Tom, and yes the texture on that red dial is very nice and special. I never cared much for red dials but this one is one I had to have... All parts are Seiko by the way, minus the bezel insert... :grin: :thumbsup:
Don't mention it sir, it's insanely fun just seeing all of these. :salute: 8-)

And if there was ever a red dial to have, or that might get you into red dials
this would be it with the Brian May Carlo. 8-) It is a real looker honestly. As
is this SKX with MKII dial, and Super Oyster bracelet. :o Seriously, this watch
not only looks unbelievably refined, as well as elegant. But it also has this
cool fiery side to it too I think. :headbang: And really the watch is transformed
from a pure sport watch, to more of a neat hybrid. One which can still be
nice, and sporty, but has an added touch of class, and refinement. It really
is so much fun to see how a watch can transform into something else entirely
different like this.

I think this creation will take on any occasion, as well as take anything that
you can throw at it Carlo. Astounding stuff once again !!!

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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:52 pm

Thank you my friend. The next project is also a special edition dial, it has Stingrays in it, this was done using parts from a King Seiko Turtle, the dial and hands from other models.


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Re: Watch projects

Post by CarloDWC » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:49 pm

The next one I actually just completed is this, aftermarket SKX with no Crown guards, domed sapphire, coin edge bezel, orange SKX009 dial and some other Seiko model hands.

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Re: Watch projects

Post by HapaHapa » Tue Apr 12, 2022 4:57 pm

^^^ That's a great one, Carlo!
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