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TheDude · 20 October 2009, 10:47 PM

I have mentioned this watch a number of times here (Ref 6538 homage). Bill Yao finally revealed some pre-production mock-ups now that most of the parts are in from his suppliers.

This pre-production doesn't have the proper crown (they aren't back from the supplier yet), but it will be an 8mm "big crown" as depicted in the computer drafts. There is also a riveted bracelet.

There are some handset and bezel insert options, but that's about it on this one. 300 pieces, and the first 200 are spoken for (I'm one of the lucky 200)

meloncap78 · 20 October 2009, 10:59 PM

That is one sweet looking watch right there.

TheDude · 21 October 2009, 02:06 AM

Yeah, it's a fantastic tribute piece.

Posted in another thread:

I should be seeing the sample in real life this weekend at a WIS meet in NYC. I'll take some photos and report back...

Saxon007 · 21 October 2009, 04:46 AM

I'm in for one of these, 2nd stage pre-order but I did opt for the spares kit.

Have fun and take LOTS of photos!

TheDude · 21 October 2009, 09:56 AM

Me too. Second plank, spare kit. Wish I had made up my mind earlier.

cody p · 21 October 2009, 01:04 PM

it's certainly up my alley appearance wise.

Omega_Precision · 22 October 2009, 06:03 AM

Looks good.

What movement is in that baby?

Saxon007 · 22 October 2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

Looks good.

What movement is in that baby?

A highly decorated 2836-2, Elabore grade with Incabloc shock protection. It will not be a chronometer but will be carefully regulated.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=1734703

TheDude · 26 October 2009, 02:12 AM

Sadly I missed the meet in NYC due to getting the flu, but these shots were posted by someone who attended yesterday. Again - the crown is not the final crown but rather a placeholder until the final big crown parts are back from the supplier.

TheDude · 26 October 2009, 02:23 AM

More pics from yet another person who attended...

Ultraman · 26 October 2009, 07:04 PM

Looks great

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20 October 2009, 10:47 PM	#1
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	First photos of 6538 homage - MkII Kingston (pre-production) I have mentioned this watch a number of times here (Ref 6538 homage). Bill Yao finally revealed some pre-production mock-ups now that most of the parts are in from his suppliers. This pre-production doesn't have the proper crown (they aren't back from the supplier yet), but it will be an 8mm "big crown" as depicted in the computer drafts. There is also a riveted bracelet. There are some handset and bezel insert options, but that's about it on this one. 300 pieces, and the first 200 are spoken for (I'm one of the lucky 200)

21 October 2009, 04:46 AM	#4
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I'm in for one of these, 2nd stage pre-order but I did opt for the spares kit. Have fun and take LOTS of photos! __________________ Licensed to kill time.

26 October 2009, 07:04 PM	#11
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Looks great!

20 October 2009, 10:59 PM	#2
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	That is one sweet looking watch right there.

21 October 2009, 02:06 AM	#3
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Yeah, it's a fantastic tribute piece. Posted in another thread: I should be seeing the sample in real life this weekend at a WIS meet in NYC. I'll take some photos and report back...

21 October 2009, 09:56 AM	#5
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Me too. Second plank, spare kit. Wish I had made up my mind earlier.

21 October 2009, 01:04 PM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	it's certainly up my alley appearance wise.

22 October 2009, 06:03 AM	#7
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Looks good. What movement is in that baby?

26 October 2009, 02:12 AM	#9
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Sadly I missed the meet in NYC due to getting the flu, but these shots were posted by someone who attended yesterday. Again - the crown is not the final crown but rather a placeholder until the final big crown parts are back from the supplier.

26 October 2009, 02:23 AM	#10
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	More pics from yet another person who attended...

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