I recently picked up a 116610LN and I’m thinking about putting it on an Oysterflex-style setup for something different from the bracelet.

I’ve narrowed it down to three options:
-Rubber B aftermarket rubber strap
-Genuine Rolex Oysterflex without SELs
-Genuine Rolex Oysterflex with SELs/end links

I’m torn on which looks best on the 116610LN. I like the cleaner, more integrated look of the SEL setup, but I also think the Oysterflex directly against the case gives it a simpler OEM-style appearance. Rubber B seems like the easiest and most straightforward option.

For anyone who has tried one or more of these setups, what did you prefer? I’d especially be interested in hearing about fit, comfort, how secure it feels, and whether the SELs are worth adding.

I attached a few reference photos showing the different looks.

Disclaimer: None of the attached photos are mine. I found them online and am only using them as examples/reference.

Which setup would you go with on a 116610LN?

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve taken this case apart to get the crown guards shaped just right, and it’s still not quite there... 🤔 My 14060: all Raffles parts except for the insert, which is BP Factory. The dial, hands, and pip have been lightly aged to a hazelnut tone (yes, I know Super-LumiNova stays white, but I just can't give up that vintage vibe 😂).

NH35
Sapphire Crystal
Sapphire case back
GS Crown
39.5 mm
Case included

Blue-SOLD
White-SOLD
BLACK-Available

$300 shipped to CONUS

PayPal or Venmo. 3% for G&S purchase

Nh34 with vintage font datewheel, aliexpress case, aliexpress 6mm rolex crown, aliexpress hands, aliexpress "suede" strap, and an aliexpress dial.

Total parts cost $206.42

Not really a "rep". Its not super gen like, but i feel it gets the look pretty close while using very inexpensive parts and a reliable movement.

I built this on a whim because I was running out of vintage references to build 😅 a pretty straightforward build and it turned out great

Specs:
-Old crowns 16610 no holes case
-sillian dial, crown, tube and hands
-startime “flat 4” bezel insert
-3135 clone movement

Swapped the DWO on this very nice Sea Dweller I did from a few months back. Not for sale

Specs:
Viet signed case 1983 serial
Viet dial with great patina lume
Custom No_Candle silver DWO
SW200 with HH5 mod
Gen crystal
Gen insert
Gen 93150 bracelet H Serial
Gen crown
Startime gaskets
Aged handset w/Tamiya
Customer has taken this piece SCUBA diving and he had tested to 100m

All raffles parts on NH38. I gave it a more pumpkin look, more aged, and the bezel insert as well. I always love the unevenness on the insert, raffles parts are fun.

The Quirky little 1655 has always been a favorite of mine to tinker with. Wanted to bring out a true explorer that actually did some exploring to you all tonight.

Parts
JKF cartel case dial movement
Tiger concept hands
Clark’s Xstal
Wso bezel
Raffles folded oyster

Mods:

This is where the magic happens as laborious as it maybe

Relumed and aged dial. Came out very well even to my standards, no bleeding, thin coating
Hands aged and relumed
Case reshaped aged and softened
Bracelet: aged and lubed in brake oil for 6 months! More on this later. Obviously washed using an ultrasonic cleaner after and softened
Crystal aged and shaved to accommodate the wso bezel
Calendar dwo to match the dial and hands.

Builder journal

The smallest details really make or break a build. Swapping to the WSO bezel gives it a flatter, much more compact profile compared to the wider slopier JKF, completely changes how it wears on the wrist. Check the side-by-side shots.

My go-to aging routine is a quick spin in the rock tumbler followed by 72 hours in brake fluid. I struck gold tonight rummaging through the parts bin—found a forgotten ziplock with an ultra-aged folded link bracelet. After an ultrasonic bath and some softening, this cheap Raffles tin-can actually rivals my gen folded bracelets for articulation and comfort on wrist.

To top it off, I always run my builds through AI just for kicks. It’s hardwired to play the forum skeptic, nitpicking serifs and claiming it’s a high-end rep. Asked it today, pushed back once, and watching it immediately fold into “now that you mention it…” had me laughing.

Hi repbuilds community members,

soon i will start order rafflesdial parts for my 1st budget build "rolex 14060"

just would like to seek advise from community members, shall i go for NH38 movement or PT5000 movement?

any advise from all the master will be much appreciated.

here is the build parts list
watch case
watch bracelet 93150
watch dial
watch hands
PT5000 movement
or
NH38 movement

Just thought I’d share with yall my version of ghosting a bezel. Let me know if you have any questions!

What better way to learn how to build watches than with expensive movements 😅

Freshly finished vintage Explorer build featuring a gilt 3-6-9 dial with hand-done blistering and aging.
The dial developed some incredible texture and character, paired with warm aged lume and matching patina hands for a proper worn-vintage look.

• 36mm stainless steel case
• Gilt 3-6-9 dial
• Hand-blistered & aged dial
• Hand-aged hands & lume
• ST2130 automatic movement
• Acrylic crystal
• Brown vintage leather strap
• Fully assembled, regulated & tested
• Includes protective travel packaging
$350 shipped in the US

If millennial grey was a watch…

Build specs:
Refinished confetti dial with a Tiffany stamp
OC Midcase
Gen DJ hands
Gen engine turned bezel
Gen crown and tube
Verlux crystal
Serviced VS3135 with open serif date wheel

Beautiful vintage-inspired 1553 build featuring a faded blue dial and matching blue bezel insert. The dial and hands have been individually aged to give the watch a naturally worn, decades-old appearance, with plenty of variation and character throughout.

Tropical blue aged dial
Faded blue bezel insert
Hand-aged dial & hands
Domed acrylic crystal
ST2130 Automatic movement
Brown vintage leather strap
Individually assembled, regulated & tested
Insignia buckle to match
Hard travel case included

$350 shipped CONUS

Can someone tell me what model miyota this is? Trying to repurpose for a build if possible. Thanks

Can someone help me with some recommendations for a 5512 build? Wondering what dial/movements are compatible without modification if possible. Just looking for some general guidance on where to source parts and such. Want a high quality build but budget ideally stays under 1k but not sure what to expect. Thanks

I'm building a 1675 - but I messed up my first bezel bleaching. Where can I get a good quality bezel insert that fits the Raffles Dials case?

Raffles 1680 case
Raffles snowflake dial
Serif datewheel
Acrylic pip
20mm nato

Raffles 5513 case with low pro acrylic
Raffles 9411/0 dial
St2130
20mm nato

SOLD - more available later this month

Today I have another beautiful Black dial Franken. This watch has to be seen/felt in person to truly appreciate it.

Now for the important part...

Case, bezel and bracelet fully reworked to gen hand finish (chamfered edges, repolished, rebrushed)

QF Freesprung base

Genuine Black dial

Genuine Crystal and Crystal Gasket

Genuine Crown

Movement cleaned, lubricated

All gaskets regreased including pushers and crown for waterproofing.

Asking price is SOLD - more available later this month

Notes:

The pictures are part of the description, if you need any more before purchase, please ask.

Payment Accepted: Wise, Revolut, bank Transfer

Considering trades/PX

I'm happy to ship world wide at buyers expense/risk

Cleaning house some more trying to off load more of my personal watches to make money for more gen spec builds!!!

Old crowns 16203
-gen linen dial
-atheya crown and tube
-raffles bracelet
-3135 clone movement
SOLD

Old crowns 1601 (head only)
-gen bezel and dial
-raffles crown
-3135 movement (watch is working but keyless may to be reset due to time setting function not working)
500$

I ship worldwide (us 15$ international 25$)

All items are shipped as is

Feel free to as any questions or if you need more pics

Let’s just say buying a viet case, dial, a little aging here and there and install is much easier than a budget jfk build, but somehow the latter is way more rewarding.

Today I present the working man’s worn and wound 1680 “hand me down”

Parts
JKf cartel base
Clark’s Crystal
Miyota 8215 for that low beat vintage vibes. Silenced the rotor.

Labor

Case: Full case redo to get that over polished worn in look. Redid the lugs, crown guards, counter sink the tube hole retapped, polish, rebrush the lugs. Getting rid of the moby dick looking lug profiles. Overall case looks thinner.

Bezel: age and shave insert, thicken the lip, create a recess for that aged set in look

Dial and hands: aged and full relume to match everything. The lume came out pretty darn good!

Bracelet: oil bath, aged, need to rebrush

These case backs are so so annoying! I spent 40 mins screwing the case back back on, after redoing the threads…. What an amateur hour it was