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Should be self-explanatory.

Ricky Lee
April 25, 2010 01:14PM
 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 12,214 (2011-05)

Ran out of a crucial material, so can't finish this one. Gotta make a run to Lowes. Laughing








Watch Contest Heck, let's make it a contest! Watch Contest

Help please! me name this one! The one that comes up wi' me favorite name gets a Caveman Watch of Undetermined Origin. It's a happy day, a new watch arrived Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Cheers!

-Ricky

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 Ricky Lee 238 April 25, 2010 01:14PM

Clockwork GeOrange! (n/t)

 Anonymous User 93 April 25, 2010 07:07PM

Oh! WIS Honeymoon THAT will be hard to beat, me droogie-woogies! Laughing Jpeg Attachments URL

 Ricky Lee 113 April 25, 2010 07:51PM
Given me esteem for the Kubrick masterpiece, and the fact that the name fits..

Well.. I'll Cheers!

Alex

..a stiff drink o' milk to ye, sir! Laughing

But y'all carry on. It's possible someone might top Bro. Harold. But I doubt it. Smile

FWIW, I'm partial to names that have either "Tom Swift" and/or "Caveman" in the title. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

-Ricky

My own version ........... Jpeg Attachments
I got the picture from the cover of the soundtrack album. :-)

Bob
image courtesy Bob Makus

Robmks 100 April 25, 2010 09:32PM

Too cool! Thumbs up! May I borrow the image for eventual use on the blog? (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 80 April 26, 2010 06:51AM

Be my guest. Smile (n/t)

 Robmks 80 April 26, 2010 02:18PM

I am going with the other member O.G.LaughingThumbs up! (n/t)

 Mark C. 92 April 25, 2010 06:24PM

"O.G." Orange George, of course (n/t)

 gfbiii51 95 April 25, 2010 06:08PM

Ahhh.. not bad! But I think it might remind me of "OJ" Eek! a little too much. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 86 April 26, 2010 06:46AM

I gotta admit I like Clockwork GeOrange better too (n/t)

 gfbiii51 86 April 26, 2010 06:01PM

How about "Mr. Bill"? Eek!As in "OH NOOO!" LaughingRolling on the floor laughing my a.. offLaughing Image Attachments
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 Thomas 96 April 25, 2010 05:19PM

Smile Laughing Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 68 April 26, 2010 06:40AM

Looks pretty cool, but what's up with the crystal? (n/t)

 Robmks 85 April 25, 2010 05:13PM

It had an INTERNAL cyclops, and it Had To Go. URL
It's a domed crystal, too, so I supported the watch on one of my press dies. Got out the two essential tools for cyclops removal, my Weller soldering gun and 'fat' X-acto with chisel-tipped blade and... popped the crystal right out of the case. Eek! I am angry!

Once the crystal was out of the case, no need to be gentle. So I went MCV-Cycops-Removal-Berserk on it. It couldn't resist my butane Zippo, which is halfway to a blowtorch, and it popped right off. Thanks for the inspiration, Marc! Smile

Oh, and not to worry.. the black residue came right off. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

-Ricky

 Ricky Lee 85 April 26, 2010 06:39PM

How about "OwlEye" (n/t)

 mtgc 80 April 25, 2010 04:31PM

How about OJ Can You See?? (n/t)

 mtgc 89 April 26, 2010 09:05AM

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Introducing the Clockwork GeOrange, the latest Tom Swift Frankenwatch.

Ricky Lee
April 26, 2010 08:35PM
 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 12,214 (2011-05)

Name courtesy of Bro. Harold, o' course. Finished 'er up right after supper, and took some QnD photos in the fading light:


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Only the second Panny homage I've ever built. And, yes..


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..it does say on the back. Eek!

But, you know, I'm OK wi' that Wink, 'cause I don't reckon anyone in their right mind would consider it a true attempt at a Fake aleart. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

Cheers!

-Ricky

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Introducing the Clockwork GeOrange, the latest Tom Swift Frankenwatch. Image Attachments URL

 Ricky Lee 259 April 26, 2010 08:35PM

Orange, & Black, & a little bit scary: perfect for Halloween!Eek! Laughing (n/t)

 Nuvolari 101 April 26, 2010 11:50PM

Trick Or Treat! Laughing (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 106 April 27, 2010 12:11PM

A fake of a fake!! What's this world coming to??!! Eek! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off Thumbs up! (n/t)

 JohnnyT 86 April 26, 2010 10:56PM

Lucky thing I added that disclaimer..
"..(no) one in their right mind would consider it a true attempt at a Fake Watch!".
Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off!

 Ricky Lee 74 April 27, 2010 12:10PM

Looks good. How about the crown guard? You can make it fit. Laughing (n/t)

 Robmks 82 April 26, 2010 09:34PM

I could. And I did consider it..
But I'd have to butcher modify the crown guard to make it work, and I like to keep these mods reversible, when possible.

And I gotta say, I like MM cases without the crown guard!

 Ricky Lee 90 April 27, 2010 12:06PM

Now that turned out nice......
Good on yer Mate!

 flasharry 97 April 26, 2010 08:55PM

Thanks Bro. Harold! Look for PM this evening... (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 82 April 27, 2010 12:02PM

Cool watch Ricky, and the name takes the cake! (n/t)

 DJM 98 April 26, 2010 08:47PM

Thank you! Bro. Dan!

 Ricky Lee 75 April 27, 2010 12:00PM

Nice work Ricky! I absolutely love exhibition cases with quartz movements!Thumbs up! Image Attachments
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 jeremd676 129 April 26, 2010 08:42PM

This is third one I've done.. guess I'm partial to 'em, too. Wink (n/t)

 Ricky Lee 75 April 27, 2010 11:58AM

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New photos of the latest Frankenwatch.

Ricky Lee
April 28, 2010 06:31PM 		Registered: April 2005
Posts: 12,214 (2011-05)

Sure I was trying for "catalog shots". So, of course Ricky's Watch Photography Axiom© came into play. Frowning Still, these photos do at least illustrate the combo I'm using..


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..on the Clockwork GeOrange, and are thus worthy of sharing with you, me Brothers.

And speakin' of the combo.. yeah, I know that 'twas just earlier this month that I was bragging on the vintage Waterbourne / Alpha Ti handwinder as a Match Made In Heaven. Oops! What can I say? I am confused This poor panny homage needed the Waterbourne, whilst the Alpha is perfectly happy with the recently acquired Standard Combat NATO in gray (no photos of that combo yet {sigh}).


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I'm certainly happy with the combo and, indeed with the watch overall. It turned out to be quite eye-catching, if I do say so meself. Blushing This was borne out by the number of comments I got at work - no less than four yesterday, and two more today. The comments yesterday may have owed a little to the fact that I wore it in conjunction with the Mega Militare, I admit. Indeed, one young lady specifically mentioned my "matching" watches. Mind you, the lass is quite familiar with my penchant for Dual-Wristin', and the comment was not about that, but the fact that the two were Aesthetically Compatible. Laughing Hey, if you're gonna Go Stereo, go Hole Hog I say. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (And, in case ye're keeping track, Dear Constant Reader, that was the first time I didn't wear the Trintec ZULU-01 to work in more than a month. Wink)

But the GeOrange was solo today (Sorry.. running late Eek!, couldn't be bothered with choosing a second watch Wink), and one of the conversations included a semi-serious offer to buy it. Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off And "semi" mostly because I responded with a stratospheric price designed to discourage that line of discussion. Smile Had I given the bloke a reasonable price (oh, say a mere 300% of what I've actually got in it Laughing), I reckon dude just might have gone for it. Anyway, this is threatening to turn into a full-fledged Honeymoon WIS Honeymoon, and that doesn't happen with every Frankenwatch I cobble together, I assure you.


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WooHOO! Wears Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived

Now, if I could jest get some decent photos.. I am crying

T'anks for readin', y'all!

Cheers!

-Ricky

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 Ricky Lee 257 April 28, 2010 06:31PM

Looking Nice! Thumbs up! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off (n/t)

 VoodooDance 75 April 29, 2010 05:01PM

Thumbs up! Great Work Again with Cool Look....Thumbs up! (n/t)

 hamiltonbrewer 82 April 29, 2010 08:33AM

Nice work, Ricky.Thumbs up! (n/t)

 Mark C. 70 April 29, 2010 08:16AM

We are with you, Ricky ! Smile
It looks very good indeed! Thumbs up!

 IF 88 April 29, 2010 01:54AM

Eek! Wore it solo!!! The Trintec must be I am crying (n/t)

 jeremd676 127 April 28, 2010 11:18PM

I still love your display back with a quartz movement! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off Crazy! Loco! Eek! (n/t)

 MCV 83 April 28, 2010 07:47PM

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A more suitable match?

Ricky Lee
September 11, 2010 02:57PM
 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 12,214 (2011-05)

There was some controversy over whether the Mido chrono did justice to the Garry Templeton Jstrap. Smile

While I grew accustomed to the combo, and really really liked it, I must admit that I never fell head-over-heels in love with it. Oops!

But I never give up! I am angry! There has to be a watch that's a perfect match for the Jstrap. So.


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What say you? Laughing Better?


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I tend to associate thick bazeball straps wearing Pre-V buckles with the Panerai planform, so I had to try it out.


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Got to say that it strikes me a pretty good fit so far! Thumbs up!


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And it do sure 'nough wear Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr8! WIS Honeymoon

Cheers!

-Ricky


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 Ricky Lee 197 September 11, 2010 02:57PM

Yes, I didn't want to burst your bubble with my opinion of the previous combo! Laughing (n/t)

 MCV 78 September 11, 2010 06:55PM

I have to vote for this being a better combo.
No matter how finely crafted, the strap is recycled from sporting-goods. It really lends itself better to a "sport" style watch. The Mido just demands to have some kind of casual-wear kind of shoes, and not a pair of Nike's. Winking

 Chris L 84 September 11, 2010 04:51PM

The strap definately suits the style and character of that watch. (n/t)

 Paul J Costa 68 September 11, 2010 04:46PM

That's definitely the kind of case for that strap. Looks goooooood. Thumbs up! (n/t)

 DJM 79 September 11, 2010 04:15PM

Nice combo Ricky.....But I gotta say its a little strange peeking
through the exhibition back and seeing a quartz movt inside!!!!! Looks good!!! LOL!

 dano0 83 September 11, 2010 03:24PM

+1, but Cheers! to that rabbit hole (n/t)

 Cleans Up 67 September 12, 2010 03:07PM

Re: ..through the exhibition back and seeing a quartz movt inside!!!!! Jpeg Attachments

Right. A bit like Alice down the rabbit-hole, eh? Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

I've done this conversion enough (3 or 4 times.. I'm losing count! Oops! Wink) that I'm starting to think of it as something of a trademark. Smile
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Looks good!!! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off
Thank you! mate. That Seiko-Epson VX9J is a bit more interesting to look at than a..



Not that it's stopped me from pressing a PC21 into that duty when the spirit moves me! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off

 Ricky Lee 154 September 11, 2010 03:39PM

Definately better Thumbs Up (n/t)

 Micha 77 September 11, 2010 03:05P

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