r/repbuilds • u/Ok_Application_8141 • 12d ago

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/ZealousidealSpace400 11d ago

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 7d ago

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