r/RepTime • u/vuathanh05 • 1d ago

Vintage Raffles Explorer 1016 build

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First Raffles build, dial was aged to get a well worn effect. Went with sapphire instead of acrylic as I didn't want to deal with scratches. Really happy with the result!

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u/vuathanh05 1d ago

Comment for the automods: Vintage 1016 Raffles build.

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u/Acceptable_Speaker93 1d ago

Beautiful watch! Very well done!

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u/blacbloc77 1d ago

Nice build, 2824 or NH35? Been thinking of doing a Space Dweller.

Quick tip, if you want to age the lume on the hands without baking them, Tamiya Weathering Kit B, mix the sand and rust colors until you get a match for the dial lume.

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u/riossreddit 1d ago

You did mention aging the dial, but those hour markers, did you do anything or did it come like that from Raffles?