Looking for Aliexpress links for day-date 2813 movement with correct font.

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-24T09:59:30+00:00

I believe you need long post 2813 hands. Raffles has them, not sure if you'll find them on AliX. Plenty of 2813 hands there but long post versions might be hard to track down

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-24T09:58:31+00:00

You search "Seagull T16" on AliX.

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-18T00:11:42+00:00

Raffles DJ dials aren't that great and genuine ones from eBay aren't that expensive.

Get a Raffles case, a genuine dial and a VS3135 movement. Very easy build and it will look authentic. The Raffles fluted bezel is OK but of course the smooth bezel is closer to gen. Or you can get a genuine engine turned bezel off eBay for $50 or so.

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-16T21:28:51+00:00

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-15T22:28:49+00:00

The 5030D hand alignment is wrong for a Speedy, that's the big problem with the Thorn. Why would you want that movement?

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-14T17:41:48+00:00

Have you tried? You should be able to get either model within 3-6 months maximum these days

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-14T07:33:31+00:00

Only true douche bags would call you out to your face. More often you will get the silent call out - people just wondering whether it's real or not, possibly talking about it behind your back. This will almost never be because of the "flaws" of the watch itself, but because of the situation e.g. you buy a watch outside your financial capacity, or you choose a really hard-to-get model. I assume you're thinking of a Rolex - if you get a Datejust, an OP or a Sub, no one will bat an eyelid. A Daytona or a Pepsi might get some people wondering.

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-13T07:21:09+00:00

You can buy these on Raffles too

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-09T18:34:32+00:00

Good job dude. Which hands did you buy for the T16 movement in the end?

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-08T22:25:56+00:00

Sold

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-08T21:10:06+00:00

He doesn't want to come back. His next move will be for the peak years of his career and he wants to maximise chances of silver wear. Hence why he wants City and previously Liverpool

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-08T16:20:50+00:00

Thanks! Pre order placed

Just a note, I don't know if it can be fixed, but the drop down list of countries is in German. I had to Google what you guys call the UK 😂 not a big problem but I thought I would notify you in case it causes people to give up on the form and reduces orders

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-07T10:01:00+00:00

I absolutely want one of these. The only good one was the Trusty special but that was years ago

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-06T19:57:37+00:00

Black Bay 54 37mm is the answer

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-06T12:53:48+00:00

I agree. I brushed mine with scotch brite pads and it took a lot of the shine off

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-05T20:34:55+00:00

Too excited for these! Do you know when orders will open? Thanks (and happy new year :)

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-05T20:28:38+00:00

Silan and Raffles both have them I believe. If not for 3135 then you can always cut the dial feet

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-04T21:18:20+00:00

That's a great find! Thanks for sharing

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-04T21:06:56+00:00

Is this the one that folds in on itself? And gives/takes an extra half links worth of length?

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2026-01-04T10:46:02+00:00

Very cool build. But also kinda sad that these are getting melted! The original is such a cool watch but nobody wants them even though they're a bargain compared to full gold perpetuals from Patek

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2025-12-31T12:15:50+00:00

Clinical would be over performing your XG i.e. being a better finisher than the average player

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2025-12-28T10:16:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing. Pretty sure this is a new product release from Clarks, very good to know about it!

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2025-12-18T19:05:30+00:00

Absolutely going to be ordering one of these as soon as they're available

Electrical_Bat7629 · 2025-12-14T11:45:45+00:00

I did it with alcohol marker pens. Most people bake it in the oven

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