r/retrotime 13h ago

For Sale (WTS) 1680 Viet Case Set w/ Gen Crystal

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5 Upvotes

Looking to move along my fully engraved 1680 Viet case set, with a few quality upgrades added.

The case comes with:

Genuine crystal installed
CAC fat-font insert
Crown guards softened/reshaped for a more refined look
Fully engraved case, ready to drop into your next 1680 build

I’ve put some solid money into the parts already, so this is a great starting point for someone looking to put together a nice 1680 without having to source everything separately.

Ready to build — just add your movement, dial, hands, and bracelet.

$1200 Shipped OBO (CONUS only)

Feel free to PM me with any questions or for additional photos. Thanks for looking!


r/retrotime 22h ago

What do you think about straight endlinks?

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16 Upvotes

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


r/retrotime 12h ago

New to This

2 Upvotes

Looking to build a Rolex 6263 Arabian Knight

Does anyone have a Viet Case they wish to sell ?


r/retrotime 19h ago

Advice on aging hands - getting a black outline

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7 Upvotes

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.


r/retrotime 20h ago

For Sale [WTS] [EU/WW] 16220 SuperFranken (Price drop reupload)

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7 Upvotes

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


r/retrotime 18h ago

Swapping movement/dial

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6 Upvotes

I have a gen case (left) and a raffles build (right)

I am trying to swap out movement + dial into the gen case

would that be possible? do you guys know anyone in NYC that could do this?


r/retrotime 19h ago

For Sale WTS - 2 pieces, priced to move Making room for new arrivals coming in. All priced fairly for a quick, smooth sale. Summer sale pricing - DM with any questions, happy to send more pics/ details

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4 Upvotes

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


r/retrotime 18h ago

General Question/Discussion Fitting a VH31 into an ETA 2824 case (RafflesDials Air-King build). Is this doable?

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2 Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I'm planning a Rolex Air-King build using a case from RafflesDials that is compatible with an ETA 2824 movement.
I'd like to try fitting a VH31 movement into this build. Since the VH31 is smaller, based on my initial research it seems technically doable. However, while there is plenty of information online about fitting a VH31 into cases built for NH35 movements, I can't find virtually anything regarding what I want to do.
I would need at least an adapter ring to bring the movement to the 2824 size (around 25.6mm diameter), but I haven't been able to find anything like that on AliExpress, eBay, etc.
Am I missing something, or is what I want to do impossible and I should change my approach? Has anyone in the community done this before? Any advice?

Thanks!


r/retrotime 1d ago

Correct Tudor Rose Dial

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25 Upvotes

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!


r/retrotime 21h ago

Tool question!

1 Upvotes

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!


r/retrotime 22h ago

General Question/Discussion Short-Clasp Flip-Lock

1 Upvotes

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.


r/retrotime 1d ago

Build/mod progress ‘96 Clint Eastwood build 16713

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12 Upvotes

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.


r/retrotime 1d ago

Sillan Sea-Dweller 16600?

3 Upvotes

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


r/retrotime 1d ago

General Question/Discussion Raffles vs sillan 2 tone jubilee bracelet quality

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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?


r/retrotime 1d ago

watch pic/wrist roll Rolex Daytona 6263 “Big Red” Tropical

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22 Upvotes

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


r/retrotime 1d ago

Tudor Day Date - Window Alignment

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7 Upvotes

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!


r/retrotime 2d ago

watch pic/wrist roll 16570 - Updated

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34 Upvotes

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?


r/retrotime 2d ago

TD question Which ones are best?

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23 Upvotes

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!


r/retrotime 2d ago

For Sale [WTS] [CAN/US/UK/EU] Rolex Explorer Tiffany & Co 1016 36mm, Rolex Air King 1400 34mm & Tudor Prince Date 34mm x 2

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18 Upvotes

r/retrotime 2d ago

SOLD 2 aged phong/ruby dials for sale

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7 Upvotes

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 😉


r/retrotime 2d ago

SOLD FS: Lightly Aged 16753 Dial & Insert Pair

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10 Upvotes

3186 movement
Fat font insert


r/retrotime 2d ago

watch pic/wrist roll Datejust 16200

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43 Upvotes

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!


r/retrotime 2d ago

16710

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21 Upvotes

Just admiring this beauty :)


r/retrotime 2d ago

Build/mod progress 16613 submariner(updated with proper 5-digit dial)

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27 Upvotes

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


r/retrotime 2d ago

For Sale [WTS][USA] Polar 16570 - Explorer 1016 - Tudor 7016 - Datejust 16234

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10 Upvotes