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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel - The Auction

So, at long last, we come to the point that, quite literally, some of us have been waiting for. After months of decisions and, in the case of the hand...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel - The journey is complete

Good morning all. Just a final update to this long running saga. This morning I donated the proceeds from the winning bid to Dementia Jersey. Thank yo...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel Bonus Round - The Committee Strikes...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... I'm just putting together the disparate parts of the WC Project Watch and it's clear there has been a decision that I think needs a review....
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel - It Lives

So, after many weeks of polls to choose the parts and a rather hurried re-vote on the handset... we finally have the finished article. Here's all the...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel - Nearly time to build.

So, after many weeks of polls the choices are made and ordered. The movement will be an undramatic but reliable Seiko NH35 and the Crystal will be a d...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel Round 5 - The Caseback

So, after 4 thrilling rounds (unashamed building up of my own part) we now have the material, the case, the dial and the bezel sorted. Before we move on to the selection of hands (lots to choose from...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel - Update

So, as we draw inexorably closer to the conclusion of our epic journey I thought I'd say a big THANK YOU to all who have taken an interest in this rid...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel Round 7 - Send in the Crowns

We now have the case, the caseback, the bezel, the dial and the pretty rotor sorted. They all arrived today via DHL and FedEx and look pretty good to me. I posted an update earlier if you want to see....
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GasWorks ·

Apology

Hello all. For those of you who have been taking an interest in the build a watch polls that I've been doing over the past few weeks I apologise for t...
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GasWorks ·

Project Build a Camel Round 9 - Crystal Clear... or Blue

So, after 50+ votes, our chosen set of hands is the Dauphine with blue seconds. I'd have gone with the Sword but, once again, I bow to the collective. And with that result, we come to our final decisi...
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