The RAF chrono diver prototype

[aeroplane]

So you are probably aware of the 7A28 Chronographs made for the RAF in the 80's, if not please read all about them here; (wonderful article, BTW)


wornandwound.com/review/time-spec-seiko-7a28-raf-gen-1-chronograph/


Here's my take on the "Diver's version" (lol) of that watch, 













The donor is a 7A38-6010, originally black and gold (yuck)


My sincere thanks to K C-S for the media blasting on the case, the person I bough the donor from had a decent start on removing the PVD, but the gold was really tricky. It looks so much better now.

[Baco Noir]

That was a cool piece. The finish is great and the way Seiko integrated the day/date into a single subdial is perfect IMHO.

[rw16610]

Wow! I've never seen one of those before, not that I can recall anyway! Such a nice piece, owning one of those must be great!

[muckymark]

I like the mod and I agree, that is one of the better integrated day/date placements I've seen.

[aeroplane]

Dec 5, 2017 18:38:59 GMT -6 rw16610 said:

Wow! I've never seen one of those before, not that I can recall anyway! Such a nice piece, owning one of those must be great!

Owning the only one in existence is awesome, let me tell ya!

[rw16610]

The best way to enjoy exclusivity!

[carl]

That is an amazing looking watch indeed. Love the symmetry of the dial, and the day/date fitted well into the subdial. I must learn more about that movement, though. That must be some robust quartz movement to power those large hands and all! Very impressive piece.