Newcomer from South Africa

Tom427 · Post by **Tom427** » October 13th, 2022, 12:23 am

Morning guys, and hello to everybody!

I used to build Cobra replicas from crude in the beginning to very sophisticated and authentic in the end.

My homage watch has a 616 Cortebert in a 3646 replica housing with screw-in lugs. True to myself, I aim to get a more authentic version one day. Perhaps even a real 3646 Kampfschwimmer. I always loved the sterile dial to keep people guessing. And I love historic, robust things.

In Cobra parlance, mine would have the wrong chassis, yet with a 427 engine (616), but not the 427 side-oiler (618 movement) race version.
There are other areas which can also be improved, but I see to that later.

The builder of my watch (shame on me, I subcontracted!) did a lovely job overall. So good that I already bought a second one.

Post by **Yoda** » October 13th, 2022, 2:09 am

Welcome to H-F! Please do show us your builds.

Post by **Emilio** » October 13th, 2022, 2:24 am

Welcome!

I do like the sterile 3646 watches too, specifically the ones with resin filled dials.

Lobeznoyyo · Post by **Lobeznoyyo** » October 13th, 2022, 3:48 am

Welcome my friend

TimeLost · Post by **TimeLost** » October 13th, 2022, 4:10 am

Welcome

Post by **straps68** » October 13th, 2022, 5:46 am

Welcome to H-F

Denis · Post by **Denis** » October 13th, 2022, 6:38 am

Welcome on HF:)

Post by **tafari** » October 13th, 2022, 6:54 am

welcome and enjoy

Post by **aris.dayton** » October 13th, 2022, 10:28 pm

welcome aboard!

Tom427 · Post by **Tom427** » October 14th, 2022, 7:51 am

Here we go. Unfortunately the wind up pin came out yesterday, but it's with an 83-year old watch maker for repair.

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I will change the buckle to brass, nickle plated and aged a bit.

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