So my niece really likes the Hippocampus...

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...it's her favorite part of the brain and she also likes the fact it's a seahorse.
She will be graduating college in 6 months, so I thought she might dig a Hippocampus for the wrist.
Thus, a new project watch:



A classic mid-1960s Seamaster.
It needs a little cleaning up and regulating, and a bracelet.



As it turns out, in my stash of parts, I have a NOS bracelet of the type very common in that era.



I think this will look pretty cool when complete!
Brad

[Chris]

Very cool Brad!

[George W. Olney]

...And a great graduation gift, in so many ways.

[Mike D]

That is so cool, Brad! A very meaningful gift!

[kurt48]

She'll cherish it!

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Thanks, Guys! I have to credit my wife, who suggested the idea of a Seamaster after I mentioned the hippocampus connection.
I hope my niece will dig it, and find it useful.
At least her eyes are young enough to be able to tell time on this tiny dial!

[mosswood]

Awesome gift. You are a kind uncle.

[Tim.]

That's a very thoughtful gift mate, I'm sure she'll treasure it, wish I had an uncle Brad.

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So, inside is a beautiful little movement from 1962:


Cal 630

Case reference is 535.002 and also indicates 1962 production.

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Crystal polished, case ultrasonic cleaned, period NSA bracelet end-pieces shaved to fit, installed in vintage box:



I can hardly wait for my niece to finish her final semester, so I can give this to her.
B

[Mike D]

Wow, that looks great! She will likely love it. Nice work.

[JP(Canada)]

Beautiful. What an awesome gift.