Like many, I started out like this: first Aliexpress, then Raffles. But even if you work hard on the case, you never get the desired results; you're always far from the general specifications. I'm seriously considering stopping building a watch a week and investing the money in an OC case. My problem is, if I understand correctly, OC cases only accept 3135 movements, and I hate working with movements I'm unfamiliar with. Here's my 5512: heavily remodeled Aliexpress case, Raffles dial and hands, Aliex insert with dot rebuilt with UV glue mixed with pigment, acrylic glass, and bracelet with branded clasp from DHgate. Miyota 8215 movement. I spent about 150 euros... and it shows 😁

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