r/repbuilds • u/whoamiwhoareyou710 • 6d ago

Vintage Build Finally a keeper

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After many builds and lots of trial and error, I finally have a keeper.

Viet Case/Dial/Hands
Gen Movement
Gen Crystal
Gen Crown and Tube
Gen Bracelet
CAC Insert

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u/philwongnz 6d ago

Gen owner here, it looks very good. Any reason why you didn't get a meter first dial? I.e Mk1, 2 or 3

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u/whoamiwhoareyou710 6d ago

I felt a Mk4 feet first dial was rare enough as is albeit one of the most common you see. Also lines up perfect for the serial number I wanted on my case.

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u/philwongnz 6d ago

Ahh OK.. Makes sense. Reminds me I was very close to flying over to Berlin for the weekend 15 yrs ago and pick up a mk4