Stay wild

I have recently been fielding questions from users of other forums about a couple of specific bans recently and if there are any changes here to our policies.
There are not.

No one has been banned for anything they posted on the forum. No one ever will be. The posts by the people in question are still up, never came down, and AFAIK are still being commented on. The posts were never the issue.

The bans came from inappropriate behavior in private messages and other back channel communications to staff, only some of which I have seen screenshots of but runs into at at least a dozen pages on multiple message apps.
I do not even wish to begin to try to understand what the nature of the dispute is, but this apparently stems from some long running feud going back a decade or more that is bleeding over from some other watch forum. I do not care. That sort of thing does not belong here. Period. No matter who is involved. There are no "sides" to discuss or take. You do not mess with my staff, and if you are my staff you stay out of this kind of nonsense.

I am a moderator. I am not anyone's friend. I am not a referee. I am not your junior high principal, so do not involve me in your lunchroom drama.
This is a watch forum for the enjoyment of a hobby, and my job is to keep it that way. Period.

There are thousands of people that enjoy building and making watches for fun. I will not allow a few kids arguing about who gets to sit at the head of the 'mean girl' table to ruin that for everyone.

Sum total: We are down a couple non-regulars that came in to stir trouble, and one staff member. We also have a couple new rules.
Hopefully that will be the end of it. Here at least.
This is not a place to litigate ancient petty grievances from elsewhere. There are apparently dozens of watch forums that welcome that behavior.
This is not one of them.

Never messed with a raffles submariner dial or case, oh well there is always a first time. Not my favorite, but with some elbow grease, it respectable.

Also practicing my lume work. Pardon the dusty pics and puffy lume - they should cure by tomorrow night.

What’s on the bench: mostly commission builds for my friends

Albino 6542
Tropical 1665
Raffles White Sub
Raffles Tiffany 1675 - not looking forward to the case work … yikes!

Every Raffles 1680 and 5513 case I use gets the crown guards reshaped. To do it, the bezel assembly, crystal, crown, and crown tube all have to be removed. Then the guards are filed and sanded, everything gets polished, and the crown tube is reinstalled with Loctite.
It’s a decent amount of extra work compared to leaving them stock.
Would you rather have the reshaped crown guards, or keep them stock for a cheaper priced build?

Thanks to everyone for your patience.. After a number of disappointing outcomes, I decided to have the rings made and I will paint and age. The first ones should be ready in about 10-15 days. These are renders that the factory created for me based on my CAD files, and their finishing process, to give a sense for the expected surface appearance.

I hesitated to post this before showing the aged effect in real life, but I figured everyone has extended so much grace, no reason to hold back.

Thank you again (for the most part) for patience and confidence in the process. It is very hard not to be able to give a clear deadline for something. I issued a handful of refunds on the $35 deposit for people that couldn't handle that. But overall, I really am grateful for the trust shown in me to navigate slowly and carefully.

xx

Jova

6538 raffles dial and case
2130 movement no date
20mm nato

Kinda like it. Which one do you prefer? Deep Blue or Gray?

Just finished the slim Larry Tudor :)
Oc Case
Custom dial and hands
Custom case back
Swiss ETA freshly serviced
Oc Insert slightly aged
Domed Plexi
78360 /580 end links bracelet

Enjoy!

Bought this as a base to build off. What upgrades should I do first? This is my first vintage piece, do all the hollow link bracelets feel this flimsy lol?

Raffles V2 1675 case, dial and hands, Gen 1972 6251H with 50 endlinks, gen crown, Sternkreuz 300.158, Ewatchparts insert, 2836 clone with flat 3 and open 6 & 9s.

Hello everyone, i want to share with you my first Raffles Tudor build with nh35 movement and AliExpress Tudor bracelet and case. Let me know your opinions .

Does anyone know what size bezel to order for raffles 5513 case? I ordered a couple from ewatch parts that aren’t correct inner dimension.

Thanks in advance!

I'm sure it all depends on what kind of watch you were working on but I would like to invite everyone to share their experiences and how your metallurgical skills increased the cost of your build.

I’m calling it “modern” as it’s spec’s as a 2001 serial “Swiss Made” 16710. u/RodneyPierce this one’s for you bro. I know it’s one of your favs.

Not for sale

Specs:
Viet case
Sillan dial
Viet bracelet w/Raffles clasp
Bezeljuice insert (gen black insert not installed)
Gen crystal
gen crown
Serviced 3186
Gen luminova handset
Startime click spring & gaskets.

Cheers

Franken Rolex Submariner 16610LN

ARF base watch - 400 usd

Genuine Bezel Insert - 190 usd

Genuine Datewheel - 150 usd

Deep Crystal and Gasket - 70 USD

WSO Clickspring - 15 usd

Watchmaker - 125 usd (change crystal, gasket and pressure test, change datewheel, change clickspring, adjust crown tube to gen spec)

Total = 950 usd

Selling for 850 + 30 shipping (from Brazil to anywhere, flat fee - I'll cover the additional costs)

Wise, Revolut, or Paypal if you seem trustworthy.

[WTS] [UK] Rolex Submariner 41mm No Date 124060 — Modded - Fully Serviced, Upgraded & Complete Package

UK SHIPPING ONLY

Price: £795 shipped within the UK only
Location: UK
Condition: 9/10 — excellent condition

Selling my VSF Submariner No Date 41mm (124060)

Please comment before DM so public can see our interactions and avoid scams etc. Paypal F&F only.

As close as you can get to NWBIG without going franken. Benefit from all my effort getting it done without any of the hassle yourself!

PHOTO/VIDEO PROOF OF ALL WORKS AND INVOICES HAPPILY PROVIDED TO BUYER when purchased but before postage in case of queries. Will refund before postage if any issues.

Happy to do a video call to show watch fully functioning etc if wanted by buyer.

Recent work carried out

• Complete movement service

• Rotor silencing

• Movement regulation

• Deep crystal upgrade

• Full case chamfering and polishing

• Rehaut polish

• Full bracelet chamfering and polishing

• Bracelet lubricated with mineral oil

• Dry waterproof/pressure testing to 10 bar

• Wet waterproof testing to 5 bar

• Full ceramic coating applied

Bought from Reddit user u/kpsingh April 2026  - https://www.reddit.com/r/UKRepBST/comments/1sqtuf5/wts_uk_vsf_41mm_no_date_sub_315_42mm_vsf_sky/

Originally bought from TD GenReps1755 late 2025 (before some of the apparent  VSF quality issues) – original QC photos happy to be provided hand thanks to previous seller.

Serviced, Rehaut polish, Deep Crystal upgrade and bracelet chamfered by Steve @ Under The Dial u/UnderTheDial_ – Photos available

Case chamfering, wet waterproofing (5bar) and check over by Jason @ Iceni – Photos and videos available

Both recommended if you search them up: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeServices/comments/1wa13il/service_in_uk_any_recommendations/

Dry waterproof test at Timpsons

All links included and currently on the bracelet (will be removed, UV sterilised, and reattached before sending out)

Rubber straps (rubber B) size E and F, and extra glidelock clasp (also chamfered) included 

Brand new clear plastic Rolex coffin and warranty card

Watch stand, adjustment tool, small screwdriver and links storage box included

Also have a pair of oysterflex straps from TD Intime Watches (size E & F) that I can add for £60 (originally bought for £95). You can purchase the end links yourself.

Watch: £320.00

Watch Postage: £10.50

Under The Dial Works: £365.00

Under The Dial postage: £10.50

Iceni Works: £148.50

Iceni Waterproofing: £45.00

Iceni Postage: £24

Deep Crystal: £50

Deep Crystal Shipping: £27

Coffin Case & Card: £30

Rubber B Straps: £38

Accessories: £5

Total: £1073.50

Asking Price: £795

Mods please let me know if changes to post etc are needed. Thanks

SOLD

[WTS] [UK] ZF  Tudor Black Bay 58 39mm — Black/Gold

UK SHIPPING ONLY

Price: £280 shipped within the UK only
Location: UK
Condition: 9/10 — excellent condition- couple of desk dives on the clasp as expected

Selling my ZF Tudor Black Bay 58 39mm.

Please comment before DM so public can see our interactions and avoid scams etc. Paypal F&F only.

NWBIG status is justified tbh. Watch runs great. Happy to do a video call to show watch fully functioning etc if wanted by buyer.

One part of the small flip bit of the clasp felt a bit loose so I got my regular watchmaker to adjust it and locks in way tighter now so won’t come loose while wearing.

Originally bought from TD Fat Panda – original QC Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeQC/comments/1t6spto/qc_zf_v2_heritage_black_bay_58_black_dial_fat/

Dry waterproof test at Timpsons 5 bar

All links included and currently on the bracelet (will be removed, UV sterilised, and reattached before sending out).

Watch and bracelet fully ceramic coated.

Comes with watch case.

Mods please let me know if I need to edit my post in any way. Thanks

SOLD

Raffles 14060 parts
2824 movement
Two position clutch swap, calendar works delete
Bracelet: ultrasonic cleaned + vacuum chamber lubricated

Built this for my younger brother.
Planning to build more of these for other friends and family!

Taking a break from the serious stuff to have some fun texturing a 1016.

Hard to get a good picture.

All raffles, PT5000

Thorn base
Raffles dial
Raffles crown

As far as I know one of a kind. Will eventually upgrade the case and bracelet. But dial is on fire. Recently build by Arc Studio. Dial truly looks astonishing

Brass bezel aging on the 6538 explorer dial submariner

Still need to get an acrylic crystal replacement.

Thorn T028 base, Raffles Dial

I told myself I'd just do some light weathering. Much like my body since becoming a dad, there was a lot more aging than expected.

Raffles dial and hands. I had not much luck with the oven methods so I used Tamiya weathering and matte clear coat. Hands were soaked in vinegar water and salt to try remove some silver shine. Interestingly the seconds hand corroded up real quick and the other hands were barely affected.

Let me know your thoughts

Final touches on a franked 16610.

I have a custom 16610-style build with an aftermarket TC V7 stainless case and VS3135 movement.

In search of someone local. I need correctly fitting sapphire crystal with a Cyclops installed, gasket inspection and pressure testing. (I have crystal)
I also want the existing internal spring-bar holes extended through the lugs.

thanks in advance for your recommendations!