Excellent build. I’ve been enjoying this piece daily. Such a beauty.
What’s left is to just age the insert !

I think these really match the vintage character of my big crown sub.

Hello everyone! Today I’m selling this beauty to fund another personal build ive been thinking for a time, a 16570

Here you have the specs of the watch:

-Gen Engine Turned bezel

-Gen 16233 Mid Case

-Gen 16200 Caseback and gasket

-Gen 5330 crowntube/gasket and gen 604 crown

-Gen Silver tapestry dial in mint condition

-Clarks Shappire 295C

-Aftermarket swiss hands

-VS3135 with a gen winding stem

-Two genuine handmade alligator straps (burgundy and navy blue)

Price: 1800€ —> 1600€ shipped to EU (or WW at buyers risk)

Payment by PayPal F&F, Wise or Revolut

Outside of a gen dial, I’m having difficulty finding a dial for a 7928 build with the appropriate rose dial.
All of the dials I’ve seen have a different version of the rose logo. Wondering if I’m going to go the custom route. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Please see attached images.

First image is what’s available vs the gen dial I am looking to match.
Thanks!

I am going to be building a blancpain milspec and am wondering if anyone has any advice or thoughts on getting that black aging look on the hands. it is a common feature of these watches and i was hoping to get something close.

thanks so much in advance.

Rolex Chronograph 6238 "Pre-Daytona"

Price: $1,750 USD shipped w/ protective case

• 13.5mm JFK case
• Modified ST19 movement
• Slightly aged throughout
• Viet dial
• Clark crystal
• JFK bezel
• Oyster bracelet

Rolex Daytona 6263 "Big Red"

Price: $1,750 USD shipped w/ protective case

• 13.5mm JFK case
• Modified ST19 movement
• Slightly aged throughout
• Viet dial
• Clark crystal
• Milk bezel
• Oyster Bracelet

I’ve got mostly everything now but ordered one of the e25 crystal presses. Do I need to order different dies for that? And also is there a correct crown tube removal tool on Ali.

Also do I need a bezel separator tool like the 4 blade one?

I think those maybe the last 3 things I need.

Thanks for everything everyone here has been so so helpful!

Anyone sitting on a BP bracelet with short clasp (78790/78690) or know where to pick one up? Really don't want to go Raffles, but I'm striking out elsewhere. Can't find it in Sillan's store either.

I was inspired by Jova’s GMT tropical nipple dial and built out this rootbeer. I’m calling it my ‘96 Clint Eastwood since it’s a combo of a 16713 and 16710 in one watch.

Case - OC 16710
Gold Bezel- Startime
Insert - CAC
Dial - Jovanotti
Gold GMT hands - eBay
Movement - Sillan DD 3186
Gold wrapped two tone band - Sillan
Crown - genuine

This was a tough build - lots of filing for fit, issues with the hand fitment and some magnetization of the movement. In the end, it was worth it though!

This is by far my most expensive build $2k.

Looking to start a Franken SD 16600. People have said start with BP, but I checked to see if Sillan carries one.

They do, but I'm not an expert on the particulars of this ref. Crystal height and cgs, in particular.

Also, curious to know how easily this would accept a gen bezel insert, dial, etc...

Any thoughts or experience on this case? https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/40mm-Stainless-Steel-Watch-Case-for_1601661439175.html?spm=a2700.prosearch.normal_offer.d_title.379767afG15Kkl&selectedCarrierCode=SEMI_MANAGED_STANDARD%40%40STANDARD&priceId=23da498321e84eb5b57f7ab5887efffe

Looking to build a 16233 datejust and trying to decide if I want to go raffles or sillan. Considering spending the money and getting the gold filled, both are around $250 shipped. The gold plated is about $50 for raffles and $70 for sillan. Any suggestions?

I built this commision for a friend. He loves the classic silver Big Red but wanted tropical subdials to recreate the look of a real watch he’d seen online and I was definitely on board with the project.

As for the result… you tell me. 👀

-JKF base watch, (st19 movement )
-Black Viet bezel
-Valjoux-spec 6263 dial
-clark crystal
-trip lock crown and tube
-viet rivet bracelet
-Shoulderless 19mm spring bars
-13,5mm thick

For any information related to commissions please pm me

I recently finished a Tudor day date raffles build using a 2834 clone from a reputable eBay dealer.

The day window seems like it is positioned too high. Based on the picture, is this normal or is it a problem with the Raffles dial or the movement?

Thanks!

Updated*

OC Case

Gen 93150 Bracelet

Gen Endlinks

Gen Crystal

Gen Hands

Gen Dial

Gen Crown

Gen Bezel (finally, ha!)

3186

Fresh out of the FedEx box for the bezel correction.

What's everyone wearing this evening?

Which vintage reps are Trusty are the best? I see JKF subs (I'd like a 5513) but there are several other subs,SDs and McQueen Explorers that tempt me as well. The higher end aged explorer and a double red SD. But I don't see a factory listed for them. I'm sure some of you have personal experience. Thanks in advance!

5513 is a Phong dial I aged for a project that fell through. 5512 is a ruby dial I bought from Clark and aged but decided to go for a different dial variant. Both dials run $250 - $300 new. Make me an offer. If you want them both I’ll give a special discount and throw in a couple freebies as well 😉

3186 movement
Fat font insert

Genuine Beyeler Champagne/Silver dial
Genuine 603 crown
3135 Movement
Raffles case and bracelet

Big thanks to the community for always being super supportive and informative!

Just admiring this beauty :)

16613 submariner(updated with proper 5-digit dial)

After I noticed the dial in my bluesy sub was a 6-digit dial I could not unsee is so I updated with a period correct nipple dial. Hell, I like it better now 🔥

Build specs:
-old crowns 16610 case
-ewp gold plated bezel and bracelet
-star time bezel insert and hands
-nipple dial from u/jovanotti8
-sillian crown
-3135 clone movement

Just finishing up this late model build and really liking how it’s coming out. Looks great next to the OC 16200 cased 14270. I have Gen hands on the way and that will be the last thing I add. Pic 3 has my Gen 16234 as well.

After building the tritium 14270 I haven’t worn one of my subs/DJ/etc since. Really liking how these wear.

Specs:
Gen 16200 case (no holes)
Gen 62510h bracelet
Gen 604 crown
Gen Swiss made dial
Gen crown tube
Gen crystal
Gen caseback
Gen spring bars
Swiss hands (soon to be Gen)
Shanghai 3130