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[garwal]

I have wanted a Orient rolly style deep water diver for a long time, so I started by sourcing a crystal. I had some made from Germany in several sizes untill I found the correct fit. I have no idea how much depth this will take but I have pressur tested the crystal and case to 60 psi in an attempt to blow the crystal and it is doing well. I do not dive so I guess that is a mute point. Here is the crystel used.


After mounting crystal the bezel insert would not fit so I had to to increase the inside dia app .5mm I also replaced the bezel oring with a thicker one as I alsway do as this gives a much better fit and less bezel slop. Relumed the dial with the good stuff UF15.Case back gasket also was replaced with a thicker oring. I know I am forgetting something but I want to share this with you. Excuse my poor pictures but you get the idea. I love the look and will be doing one for Chris in two tone blue soon. Thanks all
Gary

[Mod_It]

Very nice!  I was wondering how this project would turn out... Excellent lume job as well!!

[OldeCrow]

Ya that is a stunning vintage homage!

[reddog]

I like it!! HUGE crystal gives it a UNIQUE look...

[megaforcer]

I usually don't like the gold/silver combo, but yours look stunning. The gold plays off the black and looks very vintage. Nice job.