Watch Cannibalism over Lunch
Not too long ago I reviewed a watch from GUANQIN, which I still consider a good bargain. The sunburst effect was nice, but machining marks were visible where they shouldn't be, under the right light.
(The dial was also a bit large.) I know this is a first world problem, but it bugged me.
Now...I am working from home today, and I had a boring meeting I could just listen to over lunch. A shipment from AliExpress also had just arrived.
So, I pulled the movement from the Guanqin, reused the hands from a Chinese watch I had previously modded, and a Barton Strap I had previously used. I combined them with a new case and dial from AliExpress. I turned out to be somewhat of a race against time, especially the fitting and cutting of the watch stem at the end. But I got it done. 😎
Not sure if I'll keep the strap, but I'm quite pleased, or at least amused.
Custom is the best brand. WTG looks good
Custom is the best brand. WTG looks good
Yeah, surely a way to have fun, too. (And you can do your own QC.)
Cool looking watch,looks good 👍