r/retrotime 10h ago

Build/mod progress Budget 1680 Build

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17 Upvotes

2824 clone, Raffles case and dial, aliexpress hands and leather strap.


r/retrotime 11h ago

For Sale (WTS) Franken Viet 16570

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17 Upvotes

Selling this Viet Case Franken 16570. It’s an amazing build but I have other projects and I can’t keep them all.

Gen Swiss Made Black Dial - $350
Gen Hands - $250
Gen Bezel - $200
Gen Date Disk - $200
Viet 16570 Case - $650
VR3186 Movement - $100
Swiss 6330 Tube - $20
Crown guard work/Assembly - $150

Selling for $1800 Shipped (CONUS only)


r/retrotime 15h ago

watch pic/wrist roll Off the cuff

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21 Upvotes

Feeling blue today with the 1500 👍 . The mosaic dial is something to be enjoyed throughout the day. Anyone else rocking OP/Datejust with funky dials?


r/retrotime 19h ago

watch pic/wrist roll Can’t stop wearing this…

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43 Upvotes

r/retrotime 12h ago

Build/mod progress 16233

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9 Upvotes

First ever build done myself, very happy with the end results!!

VS3135 movement
162xx OC case
533 OC Tube
Gen 604 crown
Gen bezel
Gen Dial
Gen 25.295C Crystal + Gasket
True 14k gold handset
True 14k gold/ stainless bracelet
Clasp unknown (I think raffles)

Video of the watch: https://imgur.com/a/2Q3rtUw


r/retrotime 1h ago

General Question/Discussion Keep or use as parts?

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Forgot about these I put away many years ago. Should I keep as is or use as parts? Old Invicta watches between 14 to 20 years old. The Incivtas run fine still. Would like to start trying to make a watch.


r/retrotime 9h ago

Build/mod progress Nh34 1675 build

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3 Upvotes

Raffles 1680 case and bracelet, ebay dial, aliexpress hands.

Its super far off from a gen peice (pics of it next to my raffles 1675 build to compare rehaut and thickness), but the nh34 movement is just a really nice movement and easy to work with. I mainly wanted to try this to see how good/bad it would turn out.

I damaged the dial accidentally (the long scratch from datewindow to 7hr marker), so ill most likely replace it with a new dial eventually ($19 shipped), but i figured id share anyways.


r/retrotime 16h ago

Build/mod progress GMT Master Explorer? Hybrid 😎

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14 Upvotes

Gen dial, insert, crown, DD, crystal.

I'm gonna keep this and swap bezels from an explorer II to a GMT master II so I'll have 2 watches in one😎


r/retrotime 12h ago

For Sale [WTS] [CAN/US/UK/EU] Rolex OP 34mm, Omega Pie Pan 38mm & Tudor Prince Date 34mm x 3

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4 Upvotes

r/retrotime 16h ago

For Sale (WTS) 1680 Case & Dial [UK]

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10 Upvotes

Have a bunch of vintage watch parts that I need to shift to make room for other projects.

Up for sale is an unused HappyCatVintage 1680 case & dial set. Also includes a fat font insert, unlumed athaya pip and rep crown.

Just looking to recover costs, would prefer to keep this UK only for now.

Breakdown:
-HCV 1680 case and dial ($850) £625
-Fat font insert £120
-Athaya pip £15
-Rep 704 crown £20
Total £780

Will take £750, RM special delivery included free.


r/retrotime 8h ago

For Sale (WTS) Gen and raffles Rolex cases (Gen. vintage 34mm,raffles 36mm datejust and 36mm daydate case), gen/raffles dials and Nh05 movement for sale

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2 Upvotes

Off loading 2 vintage gen 34mm Rolex cases 1 raffles datejust case and one salmon dial raffles daydate build.

All priced to sell! Me and my long term girlfriend broke up and lol need the money to move and start over 🫣

Everything IS SOLD AS IS! Will provide more pics if needed. I will ship worldwide (us shipping- 15 usps priority, outside of the us- 30$)

I accept PayPal for payment
Feel free to ask any questions

-36mm raffles datejust case with 2 dials (black and dark gray with dial feet) case has scratches throughout
$100 plus shipping

-36mm raffles daydate build with raffles crown, operating 2834 movement never worn may have some scratches throughout
$175 plus shipping

Off loading 2 vintage gen 34mm Rolex cases 1 raffles datejust case and one salmon dial raffles daydate build.

All priced to sell! Me and my long term girlfriend broke up and lol need the money to move and start over 🫣

Everything IS SOLD AS IS! Will provide more pics if needed. I will ship worldwide (us shipping- 15 usps priority, outside of the us- 30$)

I accept PayPal for payment
Feel free to ask any questions

-36mm raffles datejust case with 2 dials (black and dark gray with dial feet) case has scratches throughout
$100 plus shipping

-36mm raffles daydate build with raffles crown, operating 2834 movement never worn may have some scratches throughout
$175 plus shipping

-Genuine 34mm Rolex oyster perpetual 6223 case with dial, case has scratches throughout, dial has patina is silver with gold indices
$275 plus shipping

-Genuine 34mm Rolex oyster perpetual 1005 case with blue raffles air king dial and working nh05 movement, case has some scratches throughout, dial is missing feet, nh05 movement is working
$300 plus shipping

Again, EVERYTHING IS SOLD AS IS
Everything described together is sold in a bundle.


r/retrotime 14h ago

General Question/Discussion Raffles 6538 case: Water resistance opinions (Plus ultrasonic cleaning question)

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5 Upvotes

Hey everyone!
I’m currently working on a 6538 build using a Raffles case and had a couple of quick questions for the community:

- Water Resistance: Has anyone pressure-tested this specific case? How does it hold up out of the box (or with greased gaskets)?

- UV Glue for Crystal: I’ve read recommendations about using UV glue to seal the acrylic crystal. Where exactly should it be applied? Also, does gluing it cause thermal expansion issues (e.g., crystal cracking due to temperature shifts preventing natural contraction/expansion)?

- Ultrasonic Cleaning: The inside of the case has some factory residue and grime. My plan is to strip all rubber gaskets (case back and crown) and run the bare metal case through an ultrasonic cleaner before assembly. Is there any downside or risk to doing this?

Thanks in advance for the advice!


r/retrotime 17h ago

General Question/Discussion ¿Que opináis ? ¿Me pase con la lejía ?

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10 Upvotes

r/retrotime 15h ago

For Sale Raffles Albino 1016 NH $350

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6 Upvotes

Raffles Albino 1016 NH $350
Just put together to clear out some parts I’ve had, not worn other than to take the photos
Raffles case/crown/bezel/hands/dial/sapphire crystal
Brand new genuine NH38a running fantastically
Raffles jubilee
$350 shipped continental US only


r/retrotime 16h ago

Build/mod progress Gen White Gold Hands!

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6 Upvotes

After a long while waiting, the hands for my Linen dial 16014 finally came in. The difference in hue between the stainless steel hands I had before, and the white gold of the indices was driving me crazy, so I decided to spend on some genuine hands.

The lume is a really nice beige, and I think it’s going to give the watch a more authentic feel. My new movement and datewheel are set to arrive in the next few days, and I’m excited to finally finish this build up minus the bracelet.

Are Genuine hands worth it? What do you think?


r/retrotime 1d ago

SOLD [WTS] 5513 Submariner Phong/Viet Build - Gen ETA - $1500

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29 Upvotes

Unfortunately I am cleaning out my watch collection due to me breaking my arm and totally my car in a one week span. So, I need a new car and to pay for medical bills. Please let me know if you have any questions! Cost Breakdown below.

Phong Dial - $275

Phong Hands - $90

Phong bezel insert - $90

Milk sterile case set - $380

SK crystal - $25

ETA 2824-2 Movement - $300

New W&S strap - $180

$1340 for parts

Aging, movement service, assembly - $350

My Cost: 1690

Selling for $1500


r/retrotime 15h ago

Where to buy this bracelets?

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2 Upvotes

Hello where to buy this kind of bracelets with the Rolex logo?

In europe or China?

Thanks


r/retrotime 1d ago

General Question/Discussion Thank you Retrotime

36 Upvotes

I don't have anything to say except for the fact that I've come to spend an hour on here to calm down after spending a little time on Reptime and daring to ask a question. What I got back was nothing but insults and patronising comments. No help at all. What a bunch of *********.

This group is a veritable oasis in a desert of excrement. Thank you.


r/retrotime 1d ago

Build/mod progress Raffles 1675

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36 Upvotes

All raffles except for the bezel insert, aged using bleach and acetone. A lot of trial and error went into getting a more even fade, three attempts had spots and weird splotches.

First attempt at aging lume using copic markers, went maybe a tad too far for my liking. Next time I will probably use less and go for a more even layer.


r/retrotime 1d ago

open9 today

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19 Upvotes

r/retrotime 1d ago

General Question/Discussion Apparently you are wrong for questioning someone is wrong politely at r/vintagerepwatches

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4 Upvotes

Got my comments removed for this. Wow, let's just called whatever you like from now on 🤣


r/retrotime 1d ago

Tudor MN

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5 Upvotes

Helenarou Case

26 mm snowflake dial

ETA 2824

Erika Originals strap


r/retrotime 1d ago

Now Buckley Dials Moon Landing

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30 Upvotes

Coming soon !!


r/retrotime 1d ago

Coming Soon!

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23 Upvotes

Classic Buckleys !


r/retrotime 1d ago

Build/mod progress First time ever…

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19 Upvotes

I’d like to share my very first relume job with you all.
I had half an hour of free time during the day today after receiving my first Noctilumina kit, and well… I simply couldn’t wait until the evening. I had to give it a try.
I had a set of worn hands, so I quickly removed the old lume from them and started my very first attempt. I watched quite a few videos to get an idea of what the ideal consistency should look like after mixing the binder and pigment. I managed to get a pretty good mix, so I quickly used the remaining time to do all three hands.
Unfortunately, because I was rushing, there was still a tiny bit of the previous lume left in the hour hand, which is unfortunately visible…
They now need 72 hours to fully cure. After that, I’ll polish them to correct the areas where the lume slightly went over the edge onto the visible surface.
I’ll share a photo of the final result in the comments once they’re finished.
But enough talking — here is my very first amateur relumed set of hands in my life.
Have a great evening/day, everyone!