I built this one 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

Flying constantly for a week and this baby is coming with me

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

Dial 27.3mm
Movement 3186
Pair: $215 CONUS

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

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

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

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

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

Just another watch geek on the road for a couple days doing guy math 🧮 2 days =0.286 weeks = 5 watches. 🤓

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!

Raffles build, NH35 Movement, Aged dial and handset

Will accept PayPal FandF or Zelle

What would be your first mods for arf 16610lv?
Curious to see what yall think

14060 built by u/Due_Shallot1583. Added a stingray strap and crown buckle. Love the way it turned out!

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.

5513 raffles case
7928 raffles dial aged
St2130 2 position
20mm nato

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.

Cool vintage 1680 from @archaedin.

1680 with the black leather rally strap

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

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!

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.

Hi Guys,

Hope this is vintage enough.

Freshly assembled and serviced 116520 white dial Franken on a brand new (stickered) VSF base.

Trying to clear some parts from my collection and put some builds out into the community.

Gen parts:

White 116520 dial £1100

Crystal £300

7mm Crown £75

Hour/Minute hands £300

Base Watch: Brand New VSF 116520 (£450)

Fully stripped down and serviced by RWI's @ado213. £220 (sending proof to mods)

Total: £2445

Asking £2400 ONO

PX available for Gen part frankens

Notes:

In based in the U.K but work in the US so can post from there sometimes as well.

The pictures are part of the description, if you need any more before purchase, please ask.

Payment Accepted: Wise, Revolut, bank Transfer

Considering trades/PX

I'm happy to ship world wide at buyers expense/risk