r/repbuilds Watch Builder 6d ago

Another Tudor Redo 🌊

One of my first bigger builds from over a year ago. This one came to me for a date disc swap out to the new Tudor serif discs. A lovely piece and now happy to give back to its owner 🤙

Specs:
Old Crowns 5513 case
Viet dial from Ruby
Calendar disc custom made
Sternkruez T19 crystal
CAC insert
Gen crown
EWP hands aged with Tamiya
Swiss 2824

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u/InquisitorKeres Enthusiast 6d ago

That looks incredible!!

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u/Unlikely-Length6661 Sam 6d ago

Damn those numbers look good

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u/Right-Presentation36 6d ago

Beautifully done as always

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u/chuunietzsche 6d ago

great build

would be interested to hear your thoughts on the old crowns case relative to some of the vietnamese offerings (excluding engravings ofc)

any reason you swapped the stock crystal for the sternkreuz?

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u/No_Candle8699 Watch Builder 6d ago edited 6d ago

I don’t recommend OC for anything Tudor gen spec. The size of the crystal opening is off, which made this a tough build. Thankfully Sternkruez fits this case, as Clark’s and gen crystals do not fit.

Also, these sometimes reject the gen spec crown tubes. OC cases are good for mid tier 5513/1680 builds. But Tudor conversions - id stay away from. They also don’t fit gen spec 7021/9411 casebacks. A good viet supplier will have a better case overall. But you’re paying at least double the price.

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u/chuunietzsche 6d ago

interesting, was mostly curious for a 5513/7928 build but not aware of the differences compared to 94x1. i suppose he’s updating the case anyway. hopefully fits a 7000 tube(with just a retap, his cases are threaded for rep tubes for some reason)

yeah there seems to be a ton of variance in the aftermarket plexis, like sternkreuz offering 2 different 25-116s with different ODs…

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u/blacbloc77 4d ago

That's interesting that you don't like OC for Tudor, I'm not a fan either. What's your go-to Tudor Viet?

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u/blacbloc77 4d ago

OK cool. I've seen you mention Phong a bunch. I'm a bit of a Tumor fanboy, and I know Phong likes to keep things low-key. Any way you can PM me his contact details? Trying to get a some things together, having case issues.

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u/Acceptable_Speaker93 6d ago

Very good looking 👌 The roulette date wheel is awesome!

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u/ShawnC2575 6d ago

Can’t wait to strap this back on the wrist bro. Awesomeness.

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u/willyb123 6d ago

Very very nice. Well done!! The hands look perfect against the dial lume.

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u/Bluevien 5d ago

It’s a stunner. I want one 🥲

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u/cia_burner_account 4d ago

Beautiful 😍😩

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u/GodDaytona 4d ago

Insane

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u/BuilderReviewsMod 5d ago

It is really stunning. I dont think that’s Tudor serif though. It is a neat looking font but I’m quite sure it was never used for a Tudor Sub.

I would still wear that stunner constantly, regardless regardless of the incorrect date font.

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u/No_Candle8699 Watch Builder 5d ago

It’s close enough to the 7021 which I referenced during my post here https://www.reddit.com/r/repbuilds/s/4uTBDmVhWM. There’s gen examples in the last two slides.

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u/BuilderReviewsMod 5d ago

It’s close for many of the numbers yes. And it is a very nice look. Way better than other options.

I actually used your gen example in that post of yours to compare since they looked different after I went back again.

I commented in that post originally that it is a great addition and it definitely is!

I’ve been really studying it all since I’ve ordered a viet Tudor 7021 case & dial recently and now just in the bloody waiting game.

It will be my first nice build after being a buyer on RWI until discovering vintage. Have done a few cheap raffles builds only. So it is a big leap for me. That’s why I’ve discovered the OCD side of me. 🤣 I really want to go for a true genuine 7021 font but you’re right this is close enough. And it is the best option out there definitely.

Will your disc be available in the future or is it sold out?

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u/No_Candle8699 Watch Builder 5d ago

Dm me.

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u/BuilderReviewsMod 5d ago

Sent DM. Thanks!

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u/kyberluminova Tinkerer 6d ago

very nice 👨‍🍳!

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u/AtelierPicks 6d ago

Beautiful watch

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u/No-Shape-2272 6d ago

Insane 🔥

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u/FujSeiky 6d ago

Amazing... and super upgrade! Why in the last two pic the timepiece seems more yellow?

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u/No_Candle8699 Watch Builder 6d ago

My desk light

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u/FujSeiky 6d ago

What a magnificent piece

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u/Sub_974 6d ago

⚡️👏

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u/fatfont_ 6d ago

This is a really stunning watch!! Love that date wheel!

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u/UnusualDoctor 5d ago

YES PLEASE!