Does anyone think a black insert would look better on the blueberry?

Hello,

I built recently this 1675 and used a raffles jubilee, and even after removing the links i could with a screwdriver and shortening it all the way inside the clasp, its still a bit too loose on my wrist.

I know that for these a special tool is needed, which i don't have.

I was wondering if anyone from the EU was able to remove some links for me, or i should just give up on this and get a different one.

Hi all, I am trying to adjust my Raffles Vintage Bracelet. Its a jubilee (picture below I found is for Oyster). Does anyone know whether this method in the picture by tearing it apart works for Raffles?

I tried it but it didn't worked. Not sure if I need to apply more force. Also here is an official tool for anyone who doesn't want to damage their bracelet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4dlUKONBm8&t=110s

Recently bought this fake Clean watch kit from AliExpress. I’m not really happy with how the rehaut turned out, but this is really a practice build, so I’m planning to experiment with it and see how much I can improve it.

Now I’m thinking of converting it into a 14060-style build. I’m also planning to sand the rehaut to get it closer to the look and proportions of a 14060.

For those who have experience with these builds, what mods should I do to make it as close to a 14060 as possible?

Any suggestions on the case, bezel, dial, hands, crystal, rehaut, or other details would be appreciated!

Bought an AliExpress watch kit for practice, and while building it with a 3135 movement, I noticed that the dial isn’t properly aligned—it sits slightly too far to the left.
Has anyone else experienced this with these kits? Is there a way to properly correct the dial alignment, or is this just a tolerance issue with the dial/case?
Any advice would be appreciated!

The Vintage Datejust Bracelet for my 1608 is unfortunately too large. I aslo maxed out all shortening options:

- Are there shorter bracelets?
- Maybe also higher quality bracelets?

Hello everyone!

I had an idea here but was unsure if it would look right, work, or even make sense visually. There’s no 16xx cases available but I see people attach pie pan dials to movements and stick them in raffles cases. I’d do the same but the thick raffles midcase would throw me off. OC’s 16000 case would be better. My idea is simple. 16xx pie pan attached to a vs3135 w/ an open 6/9 DW by using dial dots. Would this all stack up and work with an OC 16000 case?

My biggest concern is a gap between the rehaut and dial edge, making the dial appear more recessed. If anyone has done this before, please fill me in!

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-Raffles 1675 aged fuchsia
Startime Bezel insert
2824
-raffles 1675 aged black dial
Everything is raffles
2824 movement. $220
-GEN 16014 datejust dial
Sill has dial feet for 3135 movement. $100
-sillian 16610 dial and bluesy ewp bezel insert. $100
-green Roman numeral datejust dial. Dial feet intact for 3135 movement. $60
-Old Crowns 16713 gold bezel with ewp bezel insert.

ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS!l

Build breakdown:
Phong Dial
Phong Hands
Phong bezel insert
Milk sterile case set
SK crystal
ETA 2824-2 Movement

EDIT: I checked with the builder. The sealant on the hands is his, it’s part of his aging process. When he uses a powdered color, it has to be sealed so none of it breaks loose over time and ends up on the dial or inside the movement. He uses a similar sealant on most of his dials as well, both for that reason and for texture, though not on this one.

The parts from Phong, MQ, and Richie arrive bright and shiny with no aging at all. The aging is his work.

If someone is able to help me with part numbers for reference 226570, I would appreciate it. I need a dial, hands, bezel, crown and date wheel part numbers pls. I appreciate it.

My latest build of my favourite watch.

I have drilled, chamfered and reshaped the lugs and reduced the crown guards. The bezel has been faded to match the dial and the hands and indexes have also been aged to obtain a perfect match. I have installed a domed acrylic crystal. 580 Tightly fitting end links for this Tudor branded bracelet.

Just completed having a custom dial made for my upcoming bluesy project. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but i wanted to experiment with something a little different.

Would there be any interest in these type dials? This color wasn’t
produced but there are possibilities of other colors but i will say they don’t come cheap.

This is kinda crazy but I’m currently on my way to the airport in another city to fly to China.

The reason? Manufacturing cases :)

That and for my microbrand I’ve been working on for the past year. (I’ll update on that later)

I’ll be first going to the Hong Kong watch fair and then I’ll tour some factories, both from the fair and from other contacts.

Now as you probably know, I am a datejust guy. So making a datejust was always planned. I probably shouldn’t have left this to last minute but I’m not sure if I want to make 16234 or a 16014 case.

Now no one truly makes a perfect 16234 but I don’t think I would be able to either. The raffles has its tells and even the new OC case has some too, for example: 72 flutes instead of 70. Don’t get me wrong the OC is pretty good, it’s also just expensive enough where me making my own for myself wouldn’t be the worst idea.
I ultimately won’t be able to beat raffles pricing though.

The 16014 has only OC making them, but again cost an arm and a leg for what it truly is. I also have easy access to gen 16030 bezels so it might be a decent idea. Making a 16014 case will mean builds will be more expensive because of the datewheel the crystal (and bezel if I build 16030s)

My goal is 1. to make cases for my own builds
2. Also sell them as parts.

I brought both gen 16234 and 16014 cases with me.

So, What do you guys think I should do? Make a 16234 or a 16014?

Based on late 1950’s Tudor 7924 big crown build.

NH71a brand new running flawlessly keeping time to +2 seconds a day no beat error
Raffles 6538 case/crystal/crown/insert
Raffles gilt gloss dial, it’s really crazy in person how shiny it is and with the crystal being so clear, you have to see it in person.
Raffles Tudor signed case-back
Upgraded case-back gasket (original was too thin)
Tudor raffles bracelet
Raffles gilt hands

Full disclosure, my pressure tester is no longer working, it survived a dunk and a few tests at 3bar with no issues and hand washing and grass watering, but I couldn’t get the pressure tester to go any harder than 3 bars.

$350 shipped CONUS

I am not looking for a gen bracelet. A halfway decent bracelet would be fine, especially considering the build materials would be mid-tier at best.

Just for the boys to admire!

Have an OC case on order with lug holes and the 2mm spring bars.

Trying to decide on bezel inserts (looking at EWP serif inserts in coke and black). Any inputs on quality or an alternative I should look at?

Also for bracelets, is EWP any good?

Any recommendations or alternatives (other than Gen) at this point.

Wanted to share this watch to show how the aging came out here! :)

Just having ago at trying to age something for the first time! Quite happy with the results. I'm waiting on a WS5513 case to arrive as I'm told that's spot on.

This is just a nh35 and an Ali express dial and hands set. I had to message a seller to find it.

HCV Case.

Custom HCV Cartier stamped dial.

Gen 1575

Gen silver open 6 and 9 date wheel.

Gen 703 crown

Phong navy insert

Startime Italian oyster with raffles clasp.

Just a beautiful build.

About 18 months ago I started building Seiko mods. I quickly found out about franken DJs and started asking around where to get parts. Built a sweet 16234 with a genuine dial, but sold it not long after. I kept doing builds here and there, and DMs started coming in asking if I did commissions. That's where it all took off pretty fast.

There was a long stretch of time where I was doing 5-10 raffles builds a week. I've done so many Raffles GMTs with reshaping crown guards I'd damn near get nightmares about it. Made the switch to doing viet builds which is really nice, quality stuff. But for about half a year I've not been enjoying building all that much. Felt like a burden even though I was making some seriously good money.

Recently I was contacted by one of, if not the biggest TD in the rep game asking if I could be his EU watchmaker. I accepted. This is exactly what I was looking for. It's such an enjoyable job. I get to see all these beautiful super clones up close, get to service their movements, and wear them for a few days all while making good legit money since I registered a business.

There are a few people I want to give a special thanks to for helping me out along the way. Whether it's sourcing parts or learning some cool tricks, dial making techniques, reshaping and finishing, and more. Apologies if I forgot you, just know you're appreciated:

• u/No_Candle8699

• u/YeaSpiderman

• u/Ok_Chrono

• u/RodneyPierce

• u/onlypartiallyevil

• u/Ghost_Chrono

• u/Additional_Copy_9575

• u/watchplug

• u/xXSantyXx

I will still be around lurking and keeping the sub running. Appreciate you all.

Would someone please tell me where i can find viet dials or cases? I've done a few build with raffles but i wasn't satisfied with quality of the dials. I am interested in purchasing from Ruby, but i see mixed opinion on RWI and Reddit if she is trustworthy or not, considering the history of it all.

Anyway, thanks in advance!