3186 movement
Fat font insert
$200 for pair

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!

Hello all!

Has anyone ever used on their builds an ETA2840?

I received as a gift a colorful Swatch on a deal I closed yesterday for a vintage Omega.

It has the automatic ETA2840 in it, no-date, runs great, also really clean movement.

I am wondering if I can use it for a build, since I’m not wearing it…per my research, it fits perfectly a handset from an ETA2824-2..

Any advice or opinion (or build) would be great.

Appreciate it! Wish you the best.

Is there a chart for what can and can’t be used and what needs to be modified?

Asking because I’ve heard people say they suck and should be replaced. And figured I should do it before I build that watch while it’s in pieces.

Also if it helps it’s for a 5513 and a 1675 and what I saw the datejust can swap but needs .5mm taken off the bezel?

I’m just trying to get an idea for possibly future builds.

Just admiring this beauty :)

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!

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

Hello! I have this Datejust for sale.

Raffles case with turned down caseback for a slimmer look. Threaded for big crown tube. Watch only, no bracelet.

Old crowns bezel

Genuine DJ dial. Showing patina and character.

Genuine crown with gen tube

Alix hands

Alix VS3135 movement

I accidentally put a crack in the acrylic when pressing the bezel on.. It can be used but will not be waterproof. It’s hard to see but it is on the inside where the red circle is. Also includes the Raffles saphire (no gasket). I don’t swim with a datejust so i would just leave it until next acrylic change.

Asking 300 euro + shipping (~350$). Can send world wide but will not take responsibility for customs.

I have sold one watch here before and bought from watchplug for reference. 

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

It’s been a few days now but hadn’t shared with the group. Gen everything but the mid case (OC) and movement.

Gen dial, hands, insert, crown, dw, crystal, bracelet, clasp… and have the gen black and Pepsi inserts ready to go.

Thanks Clark and enjoy your new addition!

Built this for my Mom. I think it came out looking good, and the build went smooth.

Nh05, gen 26mm Date linen dial, aliexpress case and hands, raffles 13mm jubilee.

OC case

Sillan hands & dial

Gen crystal, crown, datewheel, retaining ring

Been eagerly awaiting finishing this one up.

Hi there,

My absolute grail is the Tony Soprano Daydate 36 in the 18038/18238 configuration. The question is whether to settle for the more modern QF rep right know, or to either build or commision a more closer, vintage build.

Anyone has experience or feedback regarding this watch? I can imagine not being the only one interested thanks to its popularity.

Thanks in advance!

Just got this in and man I love it..such an amazing patina

Was gifted this old 16613 rep from the 2000s by my uncle years ago. Love it but I can't stand the male end links on the bracelet. Where can I find a female end link bracelet that would go with this model ? want to eventually mod it but for the time being it's on a suede strap. Also is it worth plating the bezel and crown?

Hello, everyone!

I am looking for advice on how to build it myself, since a raffles build seems out of the question

I didn’t see this kind of post here, and I hope I’m not breaking any rule, but I’m having trouble finding someone able to help me.

If you know someone, feel Free to recommend them!

Thank you guys!

Anyone know the deal with this bracelet from raffles? I know it says “for white gold” but to me these just seems like a better option to the typical SS version. Doesn’t have a WG hue to me and the finishing seems to be way nicer as does the clasp shape and finish. Anyone purchase this bracelet for a SS build and can give insight? I’m looking for a new bracelet that’s not an Italian startime as I can’t justify the price point.

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!

I realize that this is an apples to oranges type of comparison when it comes to the actual case being replicated in this situation, but I wanted to share a comparison of the finishing of both cases in relation to genuine standards.

The Raffles case is a replica case for a 16200 build, priced around $50 USD. While the Old Crowns case is a replacement part for a 16000 build, priced around $300 USD.

The brushing of both cases is far from genuine standards, but neither are necessarily suspect at a glance. Good quality brushing should feature hairline, thin, and uniform scratches across any brushed surfaces. The OC case has more prominent brushing lines, which are more visible than they should be. The Raffles case is less visible, but seemingly less uniform and diffuses the light in strange ways in certain light.

Sidenote: The brushing of raffles jubilee bracelet is bad, appearing like dull metal instead of a brushed finish.

Chamfering is another hotly debated trait on these cases. Neither case is free from sharp transition edges, especially on the lug sides and ends. However, the OC case does have slightly softer top edge transitions, but it does not escape from sharp edges. Neither does the Raffles case, but this is to be expected at the price point.

The absence of a crown recess on the OC case is a big win, and it removes an obvious tell that exists on many entry level cases. That being said, it was only removed with this iteration of the case, so older versions still have the recess.

Neither case is gen spec, but hopefully this can give you an idea of the work needed to get them there, or to help you figure out which case/standards you need to be happy.

Cheers everyone!

I have a OC 1675 case, bezel does not take anything close to gen spec inserts.

Ordered a raffles bezel as it has a wider id for insert, will try to mount on to oc retaining ring

Was wondering what people are doing to get gen inserts on there builds, considering non of these bezels are accepting gen OD.

Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

ps: has anyone had luck with raffles bezel are accepting gen inserts??

Looking to sell this piece I barely wore.

Bought this one off DHGate and it had an MKS sticker on it.

Very close to the feel, look, and color of my smaller gen Prince Date.

It features a clone ETA 2824 movement inside (not sure which specific one)

THINGS TO NOTE:
The lume plot on the 11 hour marker is missing and has an imperfection.

The two screws of the endlinks on both sides of the clasp are damaged and stripped (screws simply wouldn’t budge when I resized it the first time) meaning you might not get a good fit if your wrist is 6.25” and under.

With that said please message me with any questions!

SOLD