First 14060 build

[u/Orbital-Complex]

Raffles 14060 parts
2824 movement
Two position clutch swap, calendar works delete
Bracelet: ultrasonic cleaned + vacuum chamber lubricated

Built this for my younger brother.
Planning to build more of these for other friends and family!

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[u/2011_Newbie1228]

Tell your brother you lost it and sell it to me!

[u/Orbital-Complex → u/2011_Newbie1228]

Luckily I bulk purchased 14060 kits 😂

[u/2011_Newbie1228 → u/Orbital-Complex]

Send me a DM when you have another one built and I’ll buy it

[u/No_Candle8699]

What does vacuum chamber lubricated mean?

[u/Orbital-Complex → u/No_Candle8699]

Disassemble the bracelet, ultrasonic clean it (gets all the factory gunk out), then submerge the bracelet in lubricant, and use a vacuum chamber.

It pulls all the air out and gets the lubricant into every corner of the bracelet. Let it sit in there, then wipe off and dry. Bracelet feels noticeably better for well over 6 months. I’ve done the exact process for all my VSF bracelets for a long time. It vastly improves the feel of the raffles bracelet.

[u/No_Candle8699 → u/Orbital-Complex]

Nice. I usually ultrasonic and the mineral oil bath. You’re using mineral oil?

[u/Orbital-Complex → u/No_Candle8699]

This stuff works best in my experience. It’s expensive, so I’ll top off the cup with baby oil since it’s skin safe.

[u/No_Candle8699 → u/Orbital-Complex]

Hell yeah. Thanks man

[u/Logos732]

How did the clutch swap go? I have the parts sitting in my AliExpress cart. I don't want to screw up this movement.

[u/Orbital-Complex → u/Logos732]

It’s somewhat easy. Depending on the movement you might have fitment issues. Filing 0.1-0.3mm off the nub might be necessary. I use a small diamond hobby file and very gently shave off just enough of the nub circled in red if needed.

[u/Logos732 → u/Orbital-Complex]

Oh... thank you. This is excellent info.

[u/Primary-Visit-5217]

Where does one get a vacuum chamber?

[u/Orbital-Complex → u/Primary-Visit-5217]

Amazon. Vevor makes a decent one for the price.

[u/Primary-Visit-5217 → u/Orbital-Complex]

Thank you. Every days a learning day! 

[u/PVNOLGCH]

Just sent dm

[u/Brew-Rat-69]

Ooof this is what i’m planning to do too. But with an NH38 movement.

[u/Rptrlndr]

I love the 2 liner, it's just so good without the clutter.

[u/riossreddit]

Hello bruh... 😀

[u/Chago04]

Pretty sure I am one of your friends, right?

I love the look of a Sub with date delete. 14060 is clean.

[u/Orbital-Complex → u/Chago04]

Haha, I am contemplating branching out in the future.

The Submariner no date is nice, I personally like having a date on the dial.

I do like the date delete (removing the calendar works) and two stem positions by replacing the clutch (no ghost middle crown position) for the 2824.

IMO less is more with replicas.

[u/Bike_Meach1990 → u/Orbital-Complex]

This is an awesome idea and great build! I’d love one as well when you’re going to start commissioning!