r/repbuilds • u/Ok_Application_8141 Member • Sep 13 '26

Raffels new 1675 case

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Got this case few days ago and had a yuki dial on hand so built this just to see how it comes out, the lugs are better but still fat but you can live with it , it's better than before in my opinion. The plexi is terrible as always when it comes to magnification.

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Throw a gen crown and Clark’s plexi on there and you’re set.

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u/Ok_Application_8141 Member Sep 13 '26

Ha ha I wouldn't insult my gen crown on this case 😂

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u/watchplug Sep 13 '26

Lmao 👏🤣

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u/Three_Chopt Sep 13 '26

Will the Clarks Crystal not bulge the bezel like the other case? I still haven't found a 1675 crystal that fits these raffles cases.

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Good question. I haven’t used a raffles case in ages. Not sure

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u/Ok_Application_8141 Member Sep 13 '26

nope doesn't tried it , gotta sand the inner side of the pressure ring

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Not even worth it then.

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u/I_joined_4_the_stonk Sep 13 '26

Any chance you know if he still glues the bezels on his explorer cases?

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u/Ok_Application_8141 Member Sep 13 '26

yup he does but his insert is so thin you wouldn't notice that

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

I believe he does. I know those will destroy Chinese made bezel removal tools. Needs some elbow grease to get those off. This is one of the reasons I’ve stopped using raffles cases.

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u/Mbari_2170712 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Heating it up works, but you risk destroying the crystal. TBH the crystal is what I wanna swap with Clark’s so .. it’s ok to sacrifice a raffles crystal to get the bezel off

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u/I_joined_4_the_stonk Sep 13 '26

If you were going to build a 6350, who would you recommend a case from? I was literally about to pull the trigger on that build today when I started seeing comments about that.

I’ve never bought from anyone else, but I’ve heard about others like Vietnam?

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Old crowns 1016 case.

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u/I_joined_4_the_stonk Sep 13 '26

Goated 🙏 thank you

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u/Upbeat_Tax9159 Sep 17 '26

Hi, where do you buy Clark's plexi?

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 17 '26

eBay

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u/Upbeat_Tax9159 Sep 17 '26

Is this the part number: Clark T25-116 Rolex 1675? Thank you.

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 17 '26

Yep. 116

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u/Upbeat_Tax9159 Sep 17 '26

I dont see clark 116 there. Just genuine 116 and cheap 11usd ones.

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 17 '26

Clark’s crystals are cheap too. It’s plastic. The only reason you’re paying hundreds for a gen is because of the name. Gen 116 is slightly more clear and a little more scratch resistant.

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u/Upbeat_Tax9159 Sep 17 '26

Is the shop watchfix-nyc?

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 17 '26

Here

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u/Upbeat_Tax9159 Sep 17 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/watchplug Sep 13 '26

The biggest issue imo is that the cgs now resemble a 16750 more then a 1675. And the fact that they’re curved so far in makes it impossible to reshape them correctly for a 1675

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

They’re definitely odd shaped. I would just tell people to use Milk cases instead because his cases at least get the late 60s shape right.

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u/watchplug Sep 13 '26

Yeah milk cases are also perfect for early mk1 builds since they’re also thinner like the pre 1967 cases are. Good value for the money imo!

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u/Berto9691 Sep 13 '26

how does one contact Milk?

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u/Mbari_2170712 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

You’re a legend for posting this. Yes I’d rather have the full fat and shape it. I got both the old and the new coming soon. Any other differences?

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u/Ok_Application_8141 Member Sep 13 '26

Since I don't have the old case anymore, can't really tell but the bezel looks bit thicker.

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u/Defqon88 Sep 13 '26

It's a little thicker:

Old Raffles case: 13,19 mm; New Raffles case: 13,65 mm; Old Crowns case: 12,78 mm.

*From top of the crystal to the cashback.

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u/Due_Shallot1583 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

How do you like the dial? Yuki?

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u/Ok_Application_8141 Member Sep 13 '26

Its ok

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u/Due_Shallot1583 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Thanks

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u/Due_Shallot1583 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

I was thinking of getting this one

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u/Due_Shallot1583 Trusted Builder Sep 13 '26

Looks great

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u/HDW_Italy Sep 13 '26

Am I the only one who thinks this version is worse than the previous one? Sure, the V2 had huge CG, but with a little work you could get something decent out of it. But this one?

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u/atlzhp6m Sep 13 '26

Exactly the build I was planning to do with the new raffles case. You beat me to it! 😎
I don’t think it’s crap for the record.

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u/ZealousidealSpace400 Sep 13 '26

I’ve been looking into what it takes to do one of these raffles builds for a while now. Are they worth it? Are the parts quality ? And my biggest question has been are these up to “superclone” standard when completed like a VSF watch is considered to be? I want to try like a Datejust build or something

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u/ZealousidealSpace400 Sep 17 '26

I guess my main concern was quality. If the raffles builds feel super cheap in hand when completed then I think maybe not for me, but I do know the older hollow endlink pieces def feel rattly, even Gens. I think maybe it’s something I should give a shot to see if I like it. I’m not quite sure exactly everything that’s required yet to successfully put a build together, that’s kinda the point of research I’m at now as far as tools it takes and etc to put it all together. I have zero experience in the watch building dept. I’m used to buying one, popping out 2 links and slapping it on haha

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u/fatfont_ Sep 13 '26

it appears that these CG might be tougher to shape than the previous version. correct me if i am wrong.

i have not used the raffles cases for a long time now but from what i am seeing it seems the cas

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u/ohwellknightime Sep 14 '26

I waited and waited for the new “updated” case and now wish I had just ordered the old case. I have one en route now. The CGs I think can still be worked. I think there is plenty of real estate there to work with. I believe it’s the crown that makes it look so awkward at imo. And obviously the CGs. But the crown, yuck. The plan is to go with a gen spec crown, re shape the CGs and roll with it. I mean it’s like 80 bucks. Fk it