Meek squirrel watch.

[speeedy6]

Just finished with my Meek Squirrel watch. It's an old Seiko watch I bought used from a friend. While not on the same level as one from David Sheehan or Ron Jr. and others ,the ones I saw on this site certainly made me want one !
I replaced the yellow crown with a silver one ,changed from a flat crystal to a domed mineral glass one and used a cheap imported but very nice and heavy stainless bracelet. The original plain hands seem to go well with the look.The domed crystal made it hard to get a clear pic of the dial . It happened to be a cloudy day and outside is where I got my best pic. This project made me want to do another one. I think I'll do some more simple cutting on a work watch next so I can enjoy some engraving several times everyday.

 

[SamW]

I like it! Makes me want to do that to my old Seiko that I have had for many years.

 

[Brant]

Came out nice. I can almost hear the chatter.

 

[papart1]

same here Sam

 

[monk]

bruce meeks is alive and well. at least his legacy. nice project

 

[highveldt]

What wonderful work and style. Just the thing for November.

What is the material of the dial?

 

[Jonathan.Silas]

That's just nuts....

My apologies I couldn't resist....

All bad puns aside, I love this. Very classy looking. The gold band with the brushed steel is striking.

 

[sam]

Very cool. There are lots of options and aftermarket parts available for Seiko SKX series watches if you want to try your hand at watch modding. Also the Invicta dive watch is quite cheap and makes an excellent base for building a custom watch. Since it contains a Seiko movement, lots of dials and hands are available as well as custom bezels and bezel inserts.

 

[speeedy6]

Sam, we know you really like squirrels. Thanks to all for the nice comments. Mark

 

[bobi]

Nice work

 

[JohnC]

Bruce Meek would be proud of what you have done with his drawing.

 

[Goldjockey]

Looks great!