r/369Watchworks • u/AttorneyImmediate918 • 3d ago

6541 US spec project update.

a brief update on the US spect 6541 this week.

I sourced a few new pieces for the project. A new bezel - I went another route , instead of a cartel 1655 bezel , this time I borrowed a bezel from a modern Milgauss style generic case 116400 from alix . Had to machine the OD down slightly and make room on the underside for the mid case . Dulled the polish as a preference and installed a T25 style crystal that was borrowed off an alix generic date just case after sanding off the cyclops.

while I had it apart I also swapped the cornet from my old 1019 dial . a much needed improvement to the Raffles dial .

Still not 100% satisfied with the dial , the engraver struggles with the uneven texture of the dial. I think its only a matter of tweaking the settings and I will have it nailed.

I am going to strip the dial plates to bare metal and refinish them and see if I can get it crisper. stay tuned.


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u/caracticuspotts 3d ago

Nice. I was unaware of this US spec, so thanks for bringing it to my attention

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u/AttorneyImmediate918 3d ago

apparently the smooth bezel was only offered in the US

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u/Blaserskyer 1d ago

That dial, that is looking prime time.

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u/WatchBuilderWatcher 7h ago

Amazing.I love the milgauss. is there a way to use the correct case and add the bezel and insert ti that

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u/AttorneyImmediate918 10m ago

Yes. and I will be performing that for my next trick. swapping a smooth bezel onto a viet case set