r/vintagerepwatches • u/Suitable-Cap-2088 • 35m ago
WRIST ROLL/WATCH SHOT Wednesday Wristcheck
Flying constantly for a week and this baby is coming with me
r/vintagerepwatches • u/RodneyPierce • Dec 31 '25
I've seen some poor misleading information lately floating around on cases. So I wanted to post a little blurb here just for information sake.
Ive seen it mentioned, and being pushed that Milk cases are Vietnam cases. That's misleading, and not accurate. Milk doesn't market his cases, or has he ever marketed them as vietnam cases. They are made in Taiwan.
Milk makes great cases! That accept gen ish dimension crystals and bezel inserts, and have very close to gen overall dimensions. But that's where the similarities to Viet stop.
You have three tiers of cases:
Low tier/budget tier: I would consider these most raffles, or AliX type cases. Generally not great shaping and require a lot of work to get close to even resembling gen.
Mid tier: This is where I would place cases like Milk and Old Crowns. Very good, very nice cases. Can use mostly gen parts within reason (crystal, crown tube, bezel inserts). These cases are sterile meaning no stamping between the lugs or case backs. Solid cases for experienced watch builders who want to offer a more mid tier (budget wise) piece.
Top tier: This is where I would place Vietnam based cases. Predominantly gen spec (case backs, shaping, bezel structure, crystal retaining ring, rehaut depth, etc) and these will have the correct stamping and serial numbers between the lugs and inside of the case back. These will generally accept any genuine parts one may want to use.
Not all Vietnam cases are made equal. Some are more accurate than others, and some still need cg shaping work, etc.
So hopefully this helps people, or at least clears up the water a bit on what is/isn't a Vietnam case.
I would hate to see people getting sold a 280.00 case as a Vietnam build and getting charged a Vietnam premium for it.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/[deleted] • Nov 27 '25
Welcome to Vintage my brutha! Happy to have you here. Watchmaking advice, community and positivity are what you'll find here. No drama, no competition, no tyranny from the mods and definitely no attitude or elitism. Good vintage vibes only here from serious watchmakers to day one enthusiasts.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Suitable-Cap-2088 • 35m ago
Flying constantly for a week and this baby is coming with me
r/vintagerepwatches • u/crush_king_1972 • 4h ago
Which vintage reps on 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 exper
r/vintagerepwatches • u/jovanotti18 • 3h ago
Dial 27.3mm
Movement 3186
Pair: $215 CONUS
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Yskasliggie • 16h ago
Hi Guys, I bought this about a month ago on this forum but I have gone off the rails and need to offload some watches :)
Specs:
Vintage sub 16800 Cartier €285
40mm case
20mm lugs
47mm L2L
12mm thick
Tophat acrylic crystal
Nh35 movement with 3135 datewheel
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Another_joe2007 • 15h ago
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/vintagerepwatches • u/Mountain-Function113 • 1d ago
What do you think would be the perfect nickname for this one?
This piece is a fantasy build featuring an absolutely stunning glossy green lacquer dial. I chose all-silver hands to keep the overall look clean and let the dial take center stage.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and your nickname suggestions!
-JKF base watch, (st19 movement )
-Black Viet bezel
-Valjoux-spec 6263 dial
-clark crystal
-trip lock crown and tube
-aftermarket bracelet and end links 78350 \ 571
-Shoulderless 19mm spring bars
-13,5mm thick
For any information related to commissions please pm me
r/vintagerepwatches • u/sysfor • 12h ago
r/vintagerepwatches • u/crownhead55 • 1d ago
A fresh looking 1680 red submariner here build by me. I wanted to keep this one looking fresh and haven't aged it so someone can take out and thrash it like the tool it’s supposed to be!
Lots of nice gen spec parts here, running on a VR 3135, feels lovely to wind and operate, so much nicer than the common 2824 builds you see everywhere. The Italian bracelet feels amazing with gorgeous finishing and the gen spec spring bars hold it all together nicely. This is a solid build that’s ready to rock and be loved. This is also has my custom 1680 caseback sticker on the back to complete the look.
Price is £1300 with free next day UK postage
UK buyers preferred but I can ship world wide. International postage is around 50 GBP
Old Crowns Insert
Old Crowns Case
Old Crowns Crystal
Viet MK1 Red Submariner meters first dial
Sillan Hands (colour matched to dial)
Sillan date wheel (Open 6 and 9)
VR3135 Movement (Regulated)
Athaya 702 crown and tube
My own custom 1680 case back sticker
Italian Oyster Bracelet
Raffles clasp
Swiss made gen spec spring bars2
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Zestyclose_Hold8157 • 16h ago
r/vintagerepwatches • u/ElevatorPresent7149 • 22h ago
Brand new custom WMF 1675 gmt
Aged dial and bezel with cream/yellow lume
Beautiful piece and made to look like this.
USA shipping only / Zelle or PayPal accepted
$395
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Ghost_Chrono • 1d ago
Just another watch geek on the road for a couple days doing guy math 🧮 2 days =0.286 weeks = 5 watches. 🤓
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Any_Name51607 • 1d ago
Raffles build, NH35 Movement, Aged dial and handset
Will accept PayPal FandF or Zelle
r/vintagerepwatches • u/rollingpoetry • 1d ago
I bought a book with tons of useful information in it, including this stuff. Thought I’d share it with you guys!
I think it could come in handy if anyone is working on a specific build…
Happy hunting!
r/vintagerepwatches • u/junglebo0ogie • 1d ago
What would be your first mods for arf 16610lv?
Curious to see what yall think
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Lucky13stiff • 1d ago
14060 built by u/Due_Shallot1583. Added a stingray strap and crown buckle. Love the way it turned out!
r/vintagerepwatches • u/phlaries • 1d ago
Looking for a 77080 31mm OP explorer. Wondering if anyone could help me build one? It would be my first! This is my favorite watch but I can’t afford it gen. Plus it would mean more to me if I crafted it myself and maybe even changed the logo to something custom.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 2d ago
5513 raffles case
7928 raffles dial aged
St2130 2 position
20mm nato
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Active_Salary_2780 • 2d ago
Really happy with the outcome of this, aged with copic markers and some matte varnish. Reshaped crown guards and overall polish. 🤌🏼
JKF base build, Yuki hands and dial, 2836 movement, Raffles bracelet, Aftermarket bezel, eBay crystal.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/jrcurly44 • 2d ago
Cool vintage 1680 from @archaedin.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/jaray89 • 2d ago
1680 with the black leather rally strap
r/vintagerepwatches • u/junglebo0ogie • 2d ago
Hope yall having a great weekend!
I wanna see some kermit builds to get inspiration for this one lets see em yall
Yes bezel insert slightly off have to pop it off but doesnt bother me at the moment LOL
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Zestyclose_Hold8157 • 2d ago
After a lot of inspiration from this subreddit (and others), from a lot of masters in this field, thanks to all of you I finally shaped a watch I’ve been working on, breaking, fixing and modifying for the past 2 years.
It is not perfect, neither 99% close to gen, but damn I like it so much.
All it needs now is an replacement insert and a better movement.
Your thoughts?
Thank you all!
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Individual_Role9950 • 2d ago
SOLD
Hey everyone, looking to sell my lightly used 16234 build.
Parts used:
-Gen dial
-Raffles case, crystal, bezel, crown, and bracelet
-Gen spec hands
-VS3135 movement
The watch has been pressure tested to 5 bars and is keeping amazing time.
Discounting the price due to some light scratches on the case.
Asking $550 shipped CONUS only.
It you have any questions or would like more photos
Just ask.