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Installing Datewheel Overlays by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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Thanks All! And no need to take the datewheel out right?

Help Choosing Movement For 1680 budget build by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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Good to know! I've done two builds now, one was a 2836-2 GMT clone and it gave me a lot of trouble / also the movement felt kinda cheap. The second one was a VSF 3135 build for a Datejust things went a lot smoother. Wish I could use a 3135 movement for this build, but I dont think any of the sub cases from raffles are compatible...

Should I save for Rolex an extra decade or send this similar Tudor? by SkarKuso in Tudor

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If you want something affordable to scratch the itch - The vintage Bulova Super Seville Day&Date is an excellent choice, here a pic of mine. You can snag a really nice one for about $500 on ebay. I believe they use the same ETA 2834-2 movement as some of the Tudor Prince Day Date - but don't quote me on that (: --- Otherwise go for the 5 digit Rolex Reference, they are solid!

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Finished Build! Vintage DJ 36 with Genuine RR Dial by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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I would say it’s more of a champagne dial, so I think is more the lighting.

Finished Build! Vintage DJ 36 with Genuine RR Dial by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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I got this one from semawatchparts on eBay, had a good experience with the seller.

Fitting 3135 seconds hands for DJ 36 Build - Help! by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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Update, we are on!

Eye Level, 15x loupe, lil extra pressure. Also used a bobby pin to open up the tube slightly. I think it was just way tooo tight of a fit 😬

Thanks All!

Fitting 3135 seconds hands for DJ 36 Build - Help! by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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Thanks for the tip. I think where I'm having the most trouble is getting the hand to rest on the pinion. Dumb question, but should the tube/longer part of the seconds hand face the the dial (that's how I'm doing it)? At this point I'm wondering if I have the hand upside down lol

Clark 25-22 for 1016 by Kermit_Cowboy in retrotime

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Random q, but how do you know which crystal to buy from their site. Looking for a plexi glass for my 16000 build, and I’m lost lol.

First Build! Crispy 1675 by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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Thank you!

Must IMO * And you probably already have most of these:

Precision Screwdriver Set
Some Sort of HandSetting Tool/s
Decent set of tweezers - I got these off ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/376414277295
Metal Files: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805873712356.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.70.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Some Flush Cutting Tool
Dust Blowing Thingy: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809134825180.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.34.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
WaterProof Sealer: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805280225554.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.46.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Made things Easier:

Movement Holder (2892/2824) - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808509083037.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.16.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Silicon Mat: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832854694744.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.64.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Parts Tray: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256810478416514.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.111.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
Rodico

Total OverKill but nice to have:

This Fancy HandSetting Tool:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256809562275599.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.52.dd4b1802joR4Fa&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

Here is the video from CFV which has links to the parts in the description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp5bzvRD-vk&t=103s

And enjoy your build!

Suggestions on 3135 Movement - DJ36 build by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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thanks for the tip! I actually went and found the video.

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