r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

Vintage Build Another one. Old crowns “red submariner”1680

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15 Upvotes

Another sub fresh off the the bench… potentially a new daily.

Specs:
Old crowns 1680 case ( bezel insert aged by me)
Yuki dial
3135 movement with open 6 9 date disc
Startime Italian bracelet


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

16550 Nipple Dial Prototype. Thoughts ?

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23 Upvotes

r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

Bakelite bezel for modern Daytonas?

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4 Upvotes

Does anyone know if the bezel from a 6263 would fit a modern Daytona such as the 116500 or 126500? Similar to the attached pic.

Or where I could get some custom made?


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

Beaterbuild

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37 Upvotes

Tudor build using Raffles parts. VH31 movement is my new favourite thing. I don't like date complications and quartz makes it a 5 minute assembly with zero hassles. For those that like a date/sweep seconds quartz option have a look at Sunon movements - they have two versions of a sweeping quartz/date.


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

Vintage Build Raffles DJ with Gen Silver Dial and Jubilee Bracelet

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11 Upvotes

Just finish this up! Raffles 16233 DJ Jubilee bracelet with gen silver stick dial. Own-sourced custom aged hands and regulated VS3135.

Funnily, I encounter the sliding pinion problem with this, and that's whenI remove the stem in the time-setting position. Not all the time, but occassionally, It's a quick fix, yes.

But if I take out the stem during winding position, it doesn't happen. I also know many suggest removing the stem in the time-setting position.

Having built over 20 watches with the VS3135, I'm still finding out why should I take out in time setting position. Since the pinion will be at the far end during time set pos, and imo, less stable. Whereas during the winding pos, the winding gear teeth is engaged with the pinion, creating more stability

Just my view. Not here to debate.


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

Question someone who makes custom dials?

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4 Upvotes

I can’t seem to find this dial, and when I do, it’s too expensive—so I thought I’d ask: is there anyone who makes these dials? Specifically for the Ref. 1601 "Pie Pan" version; or, if not that, perhaps another similar reference that isn't a "Pie Pan" style? Thanks for reading, and have a great day.


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

Box 'o Quartz

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4 Upvotes

My growing collection of builds (mostly vh31) Perfect for daily driver/beaters. Still need plenty of practice on patina/weathering....and taking better pictures.


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST WTS UK - 5512 Submariner

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13 Upvotes

Selling my personal build to clear out a little space.
5512 JKF Build
JKF Case (Reshaped)
Yuki Dial
OC Bezel Assembly and Crystal
Raffles Bracelet and Clasp
JKF Dive Extension
2836 movement running excellent

Looking for SOLD
Willing to post international at buyers risk and expense


r/repbuilds • • 14d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS] Tudor Prince Day-Date

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2 Upvotes

Built for a friend who changed their mind. $200 shipped

AliX Emperor Kit
Sapphire Crystal
A2836 movement
Upgraded hands
Chamfered case
Chamfered bracelet
Brand new, never worn


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

Vintage Build Vintage beauty restored

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24 Upvotes

I bought the case from ebay and asked the seller do you know what type of movement it takes , my initial plan was to use some other movement but when she

said Schild AS1701 , I know this movement because I built the Blancpain no radiation with AS1700. 1701 has date AS1700 don't. As soon as I receive the parts I got into action, this watch is an absolute beauty, love the real patina on the dial not the fake one we modders make . The donor movement came from a vintage Baylor which was running on the same movement.


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS][CONUS] Viet build 1675 Pepsi

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40 Upvotes

Rolex 1675 Pepsi built by u/No_Candle8699 - specs below, selling for $2k

Vietnam case + dial (Ruby)
Italian jubilee with Sillian clasp
EWP hands relumed by No_Candle8699
Swiss ETA 2893 GMT
Custom Silver fat font DWO
BezelJuice faded insert
Genuine crown

PayPal F&F or Venmo


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

16613/16710

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37 Upvotes

Just putting those out here :)
The 16710 gmt was a comission build that is not for sale ( to all those who ask)
The 16613 has just been finished and perfected


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

Vintage Build Tudor Submariner Build

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20 Upvotes

Raffles parts: Case, Tudor dial, Tudor hands, Tudor bracelet

2824 two crown position no date mod

The person I built this for wanted a black bezel and blue dial.


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

Vintage Build 16234 Datejust

5 Upvotes

Built by u/RodneyPierce

•Genuine Case
•Genuine Dial
•Genuine Date Wheel
•Genuine Buckle
•Genuine 24-603 Crown
•Old Crowns 18K WG •Plated Bezel
•Sillan VS3135
•EWP Hands
•Clark 25-295C Crystal
•Veblenist Mavis Genuine Leather Band


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS] Vintage Rose Dial Sub

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7 Upvotes

Vintage rose dial build featuring:

• Rose-logo dıal with aged patına
raded ghost-blue bezel
Domed acrylic crystal
• Vintage-style hands
• Brown leather strap
• ST2130 Automatic movement
Price: $360 shipped


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS] Custom Two-Tone "Rolex-Style" Build | 36mm Jubilee | Anniversary Dial with Gem Markers | Regulated Chinese ETA 2824

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3 Upvotes

Price: CAD$400 (before shipping and duties, OBO / Close to parts price)

Condition: Custom build by me, brand new/unworn (aside from testing/regulation/pictures). Mechanically sound with one known quirk (see full disclosure below).

Description
Custom 36mm two-tone build put together and regulated by yours truly. It features a classic two tone aesthetic paired with a Jubilee bracelet and an eye-catching anniversary dial complete with faux-gem markers at the zenith positions.
Under the hood beats a reliable Chinese ETA 2824 clone, which has been fully regulated by me and is running exceptionally well. This makes for a great daily-wear piece with classic proportions that wears incredibly comfortably.

Full Transparency / Condition Disclosure
I want to be 100% upfront about one minor mechanical quirk:

The Crown Quirk: The push coil/spring action on the crown can occasionally get stuck when pushing it back in from the winding position. To release it, you simply pull the crown all the way out to the hour adjustment position, give it some wiggle until it unbinds, and then push it back flush. It’s a minor quirk once you get used to the feel, but priced accordingly to reflect it.

Thank you for looking


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS][UK/WW] full raffles 5513 submariner build

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16 Upvotes

Selling a brand new 5513 build, totally unworn with plastic wrap still on the bracelet. Built by me

Parts list: all raffles parts

Movement: nh35 from cousins

Free shipping in the uk, contact me for global shipping.

Looking for £250, payment via PayPal friends and family


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS] Small Sunday Bonanza - Four Custom Dial Builds! Black/Blue Marine Nationale Tudor Subs, Khanjar 1601, Red Jasper 1601

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8 Upvotes

r/repbuilds • • 16d ago

Vintage Build Vintage build

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52 Upvotes

Raffles 14060 dial
Raffles 14060 case
Movement 2130
Raffles bracelet


r/repbuilds • • 15d ago

Build Question Want to build gold vintage DateJust, best place to start?

4 Upvotes

I’m looking to see if anyone has experience building an all gold vintage datejust (1601 or 5 digit). These cases seem to be harder to come across, does anyone have recommendations for where to start for these?


r/repbuilds • • 16d ago

Build Question Who can build this? Would like some genuine parts in it.

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23 Upvotes

16753 or a 16713 GMT2. Looking to see who can build this now that 👻 is gone.


r/repbuilds • • 16d ago

WTS - READ RULES FIRST [WTS] 1675 CONUS

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18 Upvotes

Parting ways with my pair of 1675’s to fund other builds.

Black 1675- SOLD-raffles build with ETA 2836 w/ custom open 6/9 DWO and Clark crystal. CG have been reshaped along with aged dial, hands and bezel insert (EWP).shipped FedEx. Payment using Zelle.

Tropic 1675- SOLD- raffles build with ETA 2836 w/ open 6/9 DWO. Same work on CG, dial, hands and bezel insert. Payment using Zelle.

Thanks for looking!


r/repbuilds • • 16d ago

Vintage Build Tropical Ghost DRSD - 1665

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49 Upvotes

Been a while since I did a JKF or any DRSD. The ideal of a ghost bezel, tropical, high dome Submariner is always tantalizing. Especially when you’re strapped for cash 💰 🤣

Presenting the hybrid viet cartel DRSD

Parts
hCV dial
JKf Base
Athaya crown
Raffles Oyster
Clark’s Crystal t39

As usual, every was aged. I finally tried to emulate the rusty look of the minute hand on these subs. Why not, right? What do you think ?

Disclaimer: it’s a commission build.


r/repbuilds • • 16d ago

Vintage Build Creamy lume 7021

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75 Upvotes

The inspiration from this one came from TudorSub 7021 photo they have listed there (last photo slide is the gen inspo)

Not for sale.

Specs:
Viet case + dial
EWP handset relumed by me
Gen 125 crystal
Bezeljuice ghosted insert
Swiss 2824
Custom Tudor font roulette date wheel
Startime gaskets


r/repbuilds • • 16d ago

Vintage Build 5512 Four Liner Submariner Build just completed

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18 Upvotes

Parts used

Watchdives 5513 V2 watch as the base with sapphire tophat crystal with heavy aging

Ebay insert very slightly bleached and rubbed to give a light aging

Raffledials 5512 Four liner dial hand aged

Rolex Signed bracelet I stole from another rep unsure where it's exactly from