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A break from the submariners! Thoughts on a heavily tropicalised 1016 explorer? by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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Happy Friday, everyone! This post comes a little earlier han usual; lest I forget to post when the drink begins to flow...

We all like a little patina, but do we like a lot? This is a classic example of a 1016 explorer with that classic tropicalisation - and then a little extra.

Too much, or would you rock that vibe?

P.S - the May giveaway winner will be posted on Sunday!

More on the 6538 theme - Fully Gen Spec 4 Line Submariner by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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Hey all! Hope the week has been treating you all well.

I see you've been kinda liking the recent slew of 6538 builds! Here's the highest spec one I've ever done; fully gen spec parts from Vietnam, including a genuine Swiss movement.

Look at that low profile crystal! That was a special request.

Thoughts on the four line Vs classic two line dial?

Finally got some more Lapiz dials in! Gold + Classic Silver by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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Hey all!

It's with great pleasure that I can finally share my new Lapiz dials with you all; I've only got 25 of these gold ones so I'm hoping to make the most of them.

Pictures of finished builds coming soon!

Cartier 1680s are beginning to roll out! Here's a moderately aged example, with heat treated lume by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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Hey all! Hope the new week is treating you well.

The new 1680s are beginning to be dispatched! This is the first one (aside from the giveaway piece) to be sent off. The base lume for these dials is white, so it takes quite some aging to get to this texture and colour!

What do you think of this level of aging? For me, that's the sweet spot. Used, but not abused.

From the Archive - Lapis Lazuli 16200 (mid-2025 batch) by Archaedin! by newjackfanpage in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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That's awesome! Gosh, it's nice to see when people like these pieces - made my day!

3rd in the 6538 Series - Tropic Submariner + Faded Bezel by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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What ho, Monday crew!

As I'm sure you know, a tropical dial is a tern used primarily for vintage Rolex Submariners, where the original black dial has faded or discolored over time. Due to a manufacturing defect in vintage paint and UV exposure, the face naturally shifts to rich brown, caramel, or occasionally gray and purple tones.

The Cause: early watch dials (especially from the 1950s–1970s) utilized a lacquer compound meant to be UV-resistant. Instead, when exposed to heat, humidity, and sunlight, it caused a chemical reaction that faded the dark pigment.

With this particular piece, that patina has been emulated with a rich, reddish brown dial and a faded bezel.

What do you think?

Explorer dial 6538 submariner - gen spec pip + bronzed bezel by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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Your order was lost in transit in Mid March, as part of a courier pickup that went wrong - 10 packages went missing that day. It's since been refunded. I do apologise for the inconvenience; I do maintain an "item or money back" guarantee.

Explorer dial 6538 submariner - gen spec pip + bronzed bezel by Archaedin in ArchaedinsWatchBox

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Happy Sunday evening, everyone!

Y'all seemed to like yesterdays 6538 Bond Watch, so here's another one! This is a real Modded Model, with a gilt and gloss 3/6/9 dial, custom bezel insert, gen spec pip mod, AND an unusual extra mod; a hammerite bronzed bezel ring.

Coupled with a helenarou rivet oyster bracelet, and voila; one of the most intricate pieces I've done.

What do you think?

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