i thought that tooles hearn wrote:wow paul that is nice
New DH-style reenactors' watches: Your suggestions needed.
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very nice now that would suit me with my german flying suit
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OK, now I really must have one of these watches. That looks just simply outstanding!
How far down on the waiting list am I?
How far down on the waiting list am I?
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Put me on the list Paul haha
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Close enough to the top to have a chance at getting one before my supply of watch hands runs out.Chainsaw 7 wrote:How far down on the waiting list am I?
I've just been advised from Switzerland that
a: there's a minimum 6-8 week backlog on parts, and
b: the price has gone up considerably due to the strong Swiss Franc.
Lovely...
Done.DerFlieger wrote:Put me on the list Paul haha
All the best,
PB
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excellent thanks Paul would look good with my flying gear i think
me under arrest in Liverpool earlier in the year haha
me under arrest in Liverpool earlier in the year haha
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P Bellamy wrote:Close enough to the top to have a chance at getting one before my supply of watch hands runs out.Chainsaw 7 wrote:How far down on the waiting list am I?
All the best,
PB
Cool, just let me know when they're ready
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I just received mine & it looks great! Really professionally presented and finished.
It even arrived set to the correct local time, a nice touch.
Well done!
It even arrived set to the correct local time, a nice touch.
Well done!
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Koobleguy's going to be happy to see this at long last...koobleguy wrote:sounds good to me - I appreciate good quality even more than fast deliveryP Bellamy wrote:Your custom dial is sitting in its box ready to be assembled into your watch should you still want it.
After repeated attempts this is the least-lumpy I can get the lumed numbers.
If anyone asks it's in the manner of an in-service repaired watch, complete with a battered surface (sadly there are a couple of flaws in the dial itself, which may or may not "add character" depending on your view).
[Photo removed at new owner's request.]
In other news, here's a couple of snaps of one of the Kriegsmarine-style watches after three months resting.
As there hasn't been much interest in this style I probably won't be making any more for some time.
I've got five of the Type-I DH-style dials on the workbench at the moment, as a supply of hands unexpectedly arrived on Friday, so I should be able to clear most of the production backlog over the next few days.
All the best,
PB
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Paul Bellamy
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH
you made my day! - looks very nice!
you made my day! - looks very nice!
regards, koobleguy
always looking for parts, pictures etc for VW Kübelwagen type 82 Schwimmwagen type 166 BMW R75
always looking for parts, pictures etc for VW Kübelwagen type 82 Schwimmwagen type 166 BMW R75
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Hi,
here we go: Paul's work right next to an original - take a look!
the (small) differences can also be seen between various originals due to different manufacturers
@Paul: the old style clock hands with the thin "needle tip" aren't available any more, right?
from my point of view: EXCELLENT WORK! highly appreciated - thanks again!
here we go: Paul's work right next to an original - take a look!
the (small) differences can also be seen between various originals due to different manufacturers
@Paul: the old style clock hands with the thin "needle tip" aren't available any more, right?
from my point of view: EXCELLENT WORK! highly appreciated - thanks again!
regards, koobleguy
always looking for parts, pictures etc for VW Kübelwagen type 82 Schwimmwagen type 166 BMW R75
always looking for parts, pictures etc for VW Kübelwagen type 82 Schwimmwagen type 166 BMW R75
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Cheers Bo,
Glad it arrived safely.
I've been unable to find a reliable source of the needle-point hands that are a: the correct sizes and b: don't look awful.
It's not a design often used these days I'm afraid.
All the best,
PB
(heading back out to the workshop to make some more dials while the sun is shining... )
Glad it arrived safely.
I've been unable to find a reliable source of the needle-point hands that are a: the correct sizes and b: don't look awful.
It's not a design often used these days I'm afraid.
All the best,
PB
(heading back out to the workshop to make some more dials while the sun is shining... )
Paul Bellamy
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I have just seen these watches for the first time and they look great. Are you still taking orders for them because I would definite like to get one?
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