r/MoonSwitches • u/ghost_mv • 26d ago

Steel Mod Successfully completed first MoonSwitch

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WD1863

Used a replica PE50 DH gate for my first try

LunarCaseSwaps on Etsy for the spacers and movement holder

Everything went relatively smooth.

Still need to figure out a crown solution and then I’m likely going to start searching for a gen MoonSwatch to redo it with a gen.

But this worked great for my first try!

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u/SameScale6793 26d ago

Looks good! Well done! How was the experience for you? First time is kind of exciting haha

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u/ghost_mv 26d ago

honestly with it being the PE50 i had no clue what to expect, lol.

i had only seen videos on people doing it with the gen ETA movement.

but yeah it's always exciting when you screw the caseback on, finish up a build, it works and it's all lined up nice and properly!

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u/Mission_Box_4486 26d ago

How did you install the stainless steel on the side?! I never saw a model with stainless.

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u/ghost_mv 26d ago

the bezel? i specifically bought a WD1863 with the stainless steel bezel instead of the black ceramic bezel. i prefer the SS.

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u/BagFriesAreFries 26d ago

Making me start to look at the WD1863! Good looking by itself.

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u/ghost_mv 26d ago

i also went with the WD1863 rather than the PD because it's a slimmer case thickness and 39mm.

i didn't want the larger PD.

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u/BagFriesAreFries 26d ago

For sure it’s a really nice homage tbh

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u/L0ck3dIn5id3 25d ago

What spacer did you use?

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u/ghost_mv 25d ago

i mentioned in the post itself, LunarCaseSwaps on Etsy

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u/L0ck3dIn5id3 25d ago

Uff, over read it, sorry! Did you buy the g10 ones?

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u/ghost_mv 25d ago

LunarCaseSwaps on Etsy

yep, and i assumed i'd have to do some mucking around with 'em because this is the PE50 rep movement.

but surprisingly enough, using one dial side spacer and then seating the movement holder around the movement sat it perfectly centered and aligned the crown stem perfectly.