Very good one, Ricky! 
(n/t) (Views: 9)
IF -- January 19, 2010 09:00AM
Grrrrrr8 Work Ricky! (n/t) (Views: 10)
John Lind -- January 18, 2010 03:26PM
Thanks Professor! (n/t) (Views: 10)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 04:12PM
Nice! Well, it sure LOOKS like it was a drop-in! .30mm nicely removed Great work! (Views: 15)
Nuvolari -- January 18, 2010 06:58AM
And -thanks to you, Kind Sir, I am now wise in the wasy of the PC-21 movement... 
Thanks Michael! It did "drop in", of course.. but only after 20 minutes of careful filing. 
(Views: 9)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 02:16PM
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Nuvolari
.30mm nicely removed
Great work!
"Slow and steady wins the race!"
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Nuvolari
And -thanks to you, Kind Sir, I am now wise in the wasy of the PC-21 movement...
Many
(most?) WIS discount the lowly PC21 as being unworthy of their notice.
But it's an astonishing piece of engineering, in it's own way. Simple,
reliable, and calling it "cost effective" is like saying King Kong is a
big monkey. 
There's a good reason why it's the most-used watch movement ever,
having been produced by the tens (if not hundreds!) of millions.
-Ricky
Nice work Ricky. Looks like a million bucks alright! (n/t) (Views: 13)
Mark C. -- January 18, 2010 03:58AM
Thanks Mark! I'd sure love to know.. (Views: 9)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 02:02PM
..the origins of this case and
bracelet. Alas, they're totally sterile, with the exception of a tiny
"Stainless Steel" note on the clasp.
-Ricky
Very nice. The Omega "brick wall" bracelet is a great touch. 
(n/t) (Views: 14)
Robmks -- January 18, 2010 03:27AM
You know, I wasn't aware that was an Omega style. Nor had.. 
(Views: 22)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 03:46AM
..I ever heard it referred to as a "brick wall" design 
, though now that I have, it's pretty obvious why. 
And sure enough..
..a quick googling turned up several "brick wall Omega bracelets".
Thanks mate!
-Ricky
Nice, but not what I was thinking ... (Views: 17)
Robmks -- January 18, 2010 04:03AM
The current Deville uses this one. And as I recall when it came out it's like an older Omega.
Bob
Re: The current Deville uses this one. (Views: 11)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 01:54PM
Ah. Yes, quite similar, and clearly related.
Still,
the vintage bracelet on that Cosmic appears to be a much closer match -
note the way the sides of the "bricks" are slightly angled on the
modern bracelet.
-Ricky
Superb, Ricky! Another Winner! (n/t) (Views: 12)
yuta -- January 18, 2010 03:15AM
Thank you! Yuta! 
(n/t) (Views: 9)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 03:40AM
I was going to say "Don't quit your day job," but, hey, you've heard the call... (n/t) (Views: 13)
Allan Zirlin -- January 18, 2010 02:57AM
Oh, I'm way too fond of me groceries to quit the day job. (Views: 13)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 03:36AM
But, hey, I'm not that far from retirement.
-Ricky
That's a very nice one (Views: 17)
bjohnson -- January 18, 2010 02:57AM
I can't believe you're not tempted to do some Dave Murphy style custom dials with all those cases.
Well done, Beautiful case and bracelet, has a quality look to it. (Views: 15)
Paul J Costa -- January 18, 2010 02:06AM
A dressier type of dial, maybe champaign or silver color, with hash
marks instead of numbers along with matching hands would look perfect
in that case. That is if you are in to dress watches but it still looks
good as is.
Re: A dressier type of dial .. would look perfect in that case. (Views: 17)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 03:26AM
Oh, aye! I was thinkin' that same thing meself.
Mind you, I reckon the case itself does
work very well with a "service watch" kind of dial. But add in that
bracelet, and it would also work great with a dressier type of dial, as
you describe. Stay tuned.. I do have three of 'em left on hand, after
all.
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Paul J Costa
That is if you are in to dress watches but it still looks good as is.
Well.. I am more into field / service / military / RR watches. Still, I do enjoy a nice dress watch as a change of pace!
-Ricky
A hit for extra bases on that one Ricky. (Views: 17)
Chris L -- January 18, 2010 01:42AM
Although, you have the material on hand now to test out the "1 million
monkeys at 1 million workstations" theory now. Now we just need the
monkeys and the time to produce a Jaeger LeCoultre.
Another silk purse from the "Watchman's Cave of Creativity" (Views: 17)
Riddim Driven -- January 18, 2010 01:27AM
& you can coin that phrase, w/ permission
RD
That does have a ring to it! 
Thanks mate! (n/t) (Views: 11)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 03:01AM
Aye Lad! Champion! (Views: 16)
Harold Clitheroe -- January 18, 2010 12:52AM
Well done that man!
Cheers
Harold
Tapadh leat! Slàinte mhòr agad! (n/t) (Views: 40)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 01:11AM
Nice job, RL! (n/t) (Views: 13)
MCV -- January 18, 2010 12:47AM
Thanks Marc! I'm pretty stoked about this'n, I gotta admit. (n/t) (Views: 10)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 01:06AM
Hooya, Ricky McBroom!! Perfect!! This has the potential to keep us... (Views: 14)
JohnnyT -- January 18, 2010 12:39AM
entertained for a month! ! !
I agree, those bracelets and clasps are awesome!!
Thank you! JT. By the way, what IS your wrist size? And.. (Views: 12)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 01:02AM
I am within one RCH of 7" . I leave it up to the world class caveman design team as far as dial. (n/t) (Views: 18)
JohnnyT -- January 18, 2010 01:15AM
..what dial color do you favor with this style of watch?
Simple curiosity, ye ken, that's the only reason I ask..
-Ricky
Gotcha! And.. well, shoot, I'm gonna spill the beans, Johnny. News Update!: 
(Views: 19)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 02:58AM
I hesitate to say that "strings were attached" , but the Caveman Cornucopia v. 2.0 was not without a couple of.. ah, let's say expectations.
Well, really just one. And that is that a goodly portion of the finished watches from this lot will be passed along to you, the 
Faithful via various means, including but not limited to 
s. And, sure, since JohnnyT is amongst the most faithful of the Faithful, several will be going straight into his collection.
So, you see, 'tis not only I that owes JT a debt of gratitude, but the forum at large. I'm just the middleman.
So how 'bout it, y'all, let's have a big round of applause for our beloved WotY!
-Ricky
Wow, That's a nice package all around. Looks like SEL? (n/t) (Views: 14)
Dave Murphy -- January 18, 2010 12:25AM
Thanks Dave! Yep, 'tis indeed SEL. (n/t) (Views: 12)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 12:57AM
Nice looking! (n/t) (Views: 13)
DRFP -- January 18, 2010 12:23AM
Thank you! It did come out pretty good. (Views: 12)
Ricky Lee -- January 18, 2010 12:54AM
Indeed, you'd be hard-pressed to tell that it didn't leave the factory like this. Maybe
if you pulled the dial and looked at the edges under a loupe, but
that's the only way you could suss out it's Frankenwatch nature, I
think.
-Ricky
Very good job again, Ricky ! (Views: 14)
IF -- January 24, 2010 10:38AM
( And yes, there is nothing yet in the mailbox but as soon as there is, we will all know about it ..... ).
They look great, Ricky. Don't turn the lights out. They might multiply like rabbits. (n/t) (Views: 14)
Mark C. -- January 24, 2010 04:04AM
Oh no! 
I fear the unthinkable has happened! >> (Views: 17)
Dave Murphy -- January 24, 2010 03:04AM
>> you didn't go legit on us and go into production, did you?
Don't fight it man!! encourage them, candlelight, a little Barry White, good wine! BTW, if you get ... (Views: 15)
JohnnyT -- January 24, 2010 01:02AM
more of those than you want, I know what you can do with one of them! !
Is this like puppies? Giving them away? I'll take one! (n/t) (Views: 12)
DRFP -- January 24, 2010 01:00AM
lol.. this is funny now! (n/t) (Views: 15)
anjizkit -- January 24, 2010 12:42AM
(n/t) (Views: 16)
Nuvolari -- January 24, 2010 12:32AM
You have to neuter them now before it get's out of control Ricky! (n/t) (Views: 15)
Chris L -- January 24, 2010 12:06AM
Re: OMG! (Views: 23)
VoodooDance -- January 25, 2010 06:58PM
What did you scavenge the dial hands and movement from?
Re: What did you scavenge the dial hands and movement from? (Views: 33)
Ricky Lee -- January 25, 2010 07:26PM
A brand-new $8 Wal-Mart loss leader.
I know, I know.. But 'tis a solid piece at heart, using the tried-and-true SII PC21 module.
There's a photo of the donor (and some build info on the v. 1.0 watch) HERE.
-Ricky
Re: What did you scavenge the dial hands and movement from? (Views: 25)
VoodooDance -- January 25, 2010 09:35PM
That rocks... I always get a kick out of what you create!
Re: That rocks... I always get a kick out of what you create! (Views: 24)
Ricky Lee -- January 25, 2010 10:29PM
Thanks mate!
I know it's a bit.. well, counter-intuitive to buy a brand-new watch just to gut it for parts. But when you consider the Low! Low! Wal-Mart prices , it actually makes perfect sense.
If
I build a complete going-works using equivalent parts from Otto Frei,
it would cost me a minimum of $12.95 ($4.95 module, $4 dial, $4 hands),
and potentially as much as $16.95, depending on the specific dial &
hands.
Going the Wal-Mart route is not only cheaper, but I have
a leftover crystal, SS case back and crown tube which I can use in some
future project. Win-win!
-Ricky
hahaha I can't believe I didn't see it coming! (n/t) (Views: 21)
yuta -- January 25, 2010 05:13AM
For centuries, this has been the answer to prevent such problems (n/t)
(Views: 39)
Nuvolari -- January 25, 2010 04:19AM
Hmmmm? Nice work, Ricky. (n/t) (Views: 19)
Mark C. -- January 24, 2010 11:54PM
Ah, but look closely!... not identicals, the center one has a smaller appendage! (n/t) (Views: 21)
JohnnyT -- January 24, 2010 10:42PM
And did you notice that said appendage gets a bit larger with each version? (n/t) (Views: 24)
Ricky Lee -- January 25, 2010 10:30PM
I'm sure it guests teased a lot by the other zombies. (n/t) (Views: 23)
Allan Zirlin -- January 24, 2010 10:49PM
Keep on, Ricky !!! (n/t) (Views: 23)
IF -- January 24, 2010 09:26PM
Five more to go to be Octo-Dad. (n/t) (Views: 19)
Robmks -- January 24, 2010 09:24PM
You should call them McWatches (n/t) (Views: 21)
ARupard -- January 24, 2010 09:23PM
am running! WIS curse have taken effect now! (n/t) (Views: 26)
anjizkit -- January 24, 2010 09:17PM
Ok thats too many now you have to send me one (n/t) (Views: 18)
DRFP -- January 24, 2010 09:03PM
They're aliiiiiiiiive. ALIIIIIIIIIVE!!!! (n/t) (Views: 23)
DJM -- January 24, 2010 08:32PM
They're multiplying! (n/t) (Views: 23)
MCV -- January 24, 2010 08:32PM
now, I guess. 
