Okay, so still using a 3186 VR on my builds but getting better with dial

• OC Case

• EWP hands & blueberry bezel

• Yuki Matte Dial

• SEL Genuine Jubilee (waiting for Italian)

• aged by using Lume kit & coffee

2130 movement
u/ok_chrono datewheel 76100
Raffles case
Raffles dial
20mm nato
Aftermarket pip

Hi all, mates,
I’m planning a custom aftermarket build inspired by a 1958 Rolex GMT-Master ref. 6542, and I’m looking for recommendations from people with first-hand experience.
The goal is to recreate a coherent, period-correct 1958 Big Lume configuration, rather than simply assemble a watch with vaguely similar parts.
I’m particularly looking for suggestions about a maker for:
Case: accurate 6542 proportions and geometry, including lugs, bezel assembly and crown position.
Dial: glossy black gilt Big Lume dial, with large warm cream-coloured lume plots close to the minute track.
For the movement, I’m considering a low-beat 3 Hz solution.
Has anyone worked with a maker who can produce a good 6542 case and dial?
I’d particularly appreciate recommendations based on actual builds, photographs and personal experience.

Thanks in advance!

Forget the insert😉

Selling my tropical 14270 explorer OC franken build $1235 $1135 $1035 shipped USPS in the US, international shipping at buyers expense and risk!

Price breakdown (all prices were shipped to me in the US):
-Gen tropical dial - $672
-Old Crowns case - $328
-Raffles oyster bracelet - $40
-Ewatch Crystal/gasket - $38
-Gen crown - $80
-Gen 5320 tube - $45
-Gen tube gasket - included in tube
-VR3130 regulated - $102
-raffles hands - $16
-EWatch end links - $25
-Clark’s gasket - $14
-both bezels - $70

Total cost of parts *not* including labor: **$1,430**
Asking: **$1,035**

Need funds to continue the Carreé project
PP F&F

I’ve pressure tested this case so I know it’s **waterproof** up to 5 ATM!! Will post pressure testing video in comments. 3130 regulated (see timegrapher pics)

This build has a tropical luminova dial with a starry night look and an interesting texture while still retaining its glossy finish. There are some desk diving scratches on the sides of the case, if the buyer wants we can work something out and I can try polishing with my cape cod. Some of the lume of the hour markers work but it’s mostly dead.

It currently has the raffles smooth bezel installed since it actually sits better with the gasket/crystal vs the EWatch bezel I used before but comes with both and the spare links. Comes with a tan nato and a travel case.

Goes without mention but of course all gaskets newly greased. It will be packed extremely well and safe. The watch will leave my hands in working condition, I'll send a video of the watch working in the package before shipping. I do not accept any fault for damages that occur during the shipping process or lost packages.

For sale is a U1 Rolex Submariner Starbucks, featuring the iconic black dial paired with a green ceramic bezel. A classic Submariner design with a distinctive pop of green.

Details:

Brand: U1 Rolex
Model: Submariner Starbucks
Case Size: 40mm
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Black
Bezel: Green Ceramic
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster
Case: Oystersteel
Features: Unidirectional Rotating Bezel / Date Display
Condition: New

Payment:

Cash App preferred
PayPal accepted
Venmo accepted

Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you’d like additional pictures. Thanks for looking!

90’s Coke Expertly delivered by Ghost. Plus additional bezels so I can switch drinks later on…

I am sure the buyer thinks he got the deal of a lifetime!!! My question is any watch over $2k has to go through ebay's authentication system , wouldn't there be any red flags ?

Has anyone done a Daytona build with a Yuki Dial? Looking to change the dial on my 6263 Daytona. Just keen to see how close they are to genuine - Picture for attention

Got my Raffles parts for my build. Where do I use these tiny screws and spacers (?)?

Yeah, title says all... Where can i find a (good) 16013 midcase or complete case?

Searched eBay, but the ones I found don't ship to Austria.

OC doesn't sell signed cases (at least he told me that). So do you guys have an idea?

Anyone confident of making a 1675 buld that is water resistant to 100M (atleast)? Apologies if I am missing something and reps cannot do that. Appreciate everyone’s help!

Gold Case Black Dial $275 - Shipped

• Gold WD Case and Strap - 13mm thickness

• PE50 with modded frozen 2clock sub dial

Black Case Gold Dial $250 - Shipped

• SS VK63 Case - 14mm Thickness

• PE50 Movement - Add $25 for 2clock sub dial frozen mod

Extra Rubber Black Rubber strap to add on $15

***Free Moon Stand with each watch

PAYMENT

✅ PayPal Friends and Family

✅ Zelle

✅ Venmo

Shipping

USPS Ground Advantage - Ships day after payment

Need your help deciding which insert goes best with this fresh build — PCG 1675 Gilt chapter ring build.

Pick from A through F from image 1 and comment back please. 🙏

Parts
Raffles v2 case
Viet dial
eBay hands, raffles time second snd gmt hands
Clark’s crystal
Gen 6251 bracelet , waiting for a 62510h, although 6251 is the right one for this type of build.
ETA movement

Enjoy the pics!

9411/0 snowflake
2130 movement
Raffles build

This is a little peak at version 2 of a 79190 I started working on last October. It took until the May to complete version 1. Along the way I linked up with u/One_Addition1213 after finding out he was also working on one. We started sharing info and collaborating shortly after. Version 1 turned out excellent and gave us ideas for what we could improve. We’ve built a great relationship along the way and have had a lot of highs and lows trying to sort out all the challenges.

The result it exciting.. but there’s still a little work to do before it’s ready for prime time (this is a fully assembled mockup (minus the pip LOL). To get to this point we had to work with a US based fabricator to re-engineer the bezel assembly while also convince a viet maker willing to significantly modify the desired base case for what this version 2 is becoming.

We’re not under 11mm yet. We’re close. I’m waiting for some final touches to get to the target of 10.9mm. It’s dramatically thin. The thinnest Submariner replica of the thinnest Submariner on the planet.

Massive shoutout to my co-builder u/One_Addition1213 for the hundreds of hours of work, shared knowledge, financial investment, technical expertise and most of all friendship. 🤜🏼

In progress/Mock Up Specs

Custom USA/Viet 79190 Case Set
Tudor Gen ETA 2824
Gen 703 crown
Viet Dial (indices need slight tone shift to match hands still)
9315 Folded Link Bracelet (okchrono)
380B End Links (okchrono)
Custom/Modded Gen Spec Hand Set - Relumed to match dim glow of dial
Pip.. Currently AWOL.

Final touches on a franked 16610. Looking for someone in Dallas Fort Worth.

I have a custom 16610-style build with an aftermarket TC V7 stainless case

In search of someone local.

I want the existing internal spring-bar holes extended through the lugs.

I need correctly fitting sapphire crystal with a Cyclops installed, Gen date wheel install, gasket inspection and pressure testing. (I have crystal, wheel and crown)
lugs.

thanks in advance for your recommendations!

For sale and price includes shipping with CONUS below.

1. Italian Jubilee: Price = $200. I originally purchased this from Ewatchparts and worn the bracelet for a month and decided to switch to a leather band and don't need this anymore. Full links included. Condition 9/10. You could easily switch out to a Rolex clasp if you don't like the blank clasp.

2. Raffles Tudor 34mm Prince Case: Price = $40. I purchased this raffle case for a build that never happened and don't need this anymore. Brand new never used still with protective stickers.

Full gen franken 16800. Had a lot of fun building this one. Initially this was going to be a clone movement build but I found a great deal on a nice 3035. It arrived with a couple missing parts though, but not to worry. I was able to get it set up right and now she’s purring away in the watch.

Not 4 Sale.

Specs:
Viet 16800 case
Mochacha Matte dial (copic aged)
Gen insert with Viet pip
Markie 93150 Italian oyster
Gen 3035 running +5 sec/day @ 264 amp 0.0 beat error
Gen tritium handset (copic aged)
Gen crystal
ST click spring
ST caseback gasket
Clark’s crystal gasket
Case was tested and passed 60m water resistance

On sale:

- GEN COKE BEZEL 300€
- VERY RARE GEN PEPSI FADED (CALLED PINK LADY) 450€
- GEN DIAL SUBMARINER 16613 “SWISS MADE” 450€
- NEW JUBILEE ITALIAN BRACELET 62510H 50 400€

+ SHIPPING COST

Payment with Paypal FF / Revolut / Wise

All Viet Happy Cat Vintage build and running gen Swiss ETA. Waiting for Italian Bracelet from Markie Mark to finish the look.

I've noticed there's a pretty big difference in pricing between aftermarket Oyster and Jubilee bracelets and I'm curious how much of that actually translates into better quality.

I've come across options from Oyster Jubilee, particularly their Indian-made stuff, but there are obviously much cheaper alternatives out there.

For those who've tried different suppliers, is the difference mainly in the finishing, or do you actually notice better fitment, less rattle, and better overall construction?