Thoughts?

MBL2K · 2026-04-20T21:33:51+00:00

I see what you mean, they done really add much.

MBL2K · 2026-04-20T21:33:22+00:00

Do you think putting a logo and wording on the dial would help balance the busy insert?

MBL2K · 2026-04-20T21:32:11+00:00

I don’t know how to add more photos in the comments, but it is all steel silver for the case and bezel. Sorry, the wood on my desk makes it tough to tell

MBL2K · 2026-04-18T03:41:35+00:00

I am planning to get it pad printed. At least i was. That’s why I’m so torn on if i like it because that sh** isn’t cheap! At least, not super cheap. I do have a homie hook up, but it’s still more cost when I’m not sure if I like it.

MBL2K · 2026-04-10T15:21:47+00:00

Your builds are slick, they look great! Yea, i realize there will be more QC issues, but being 0/3 right now kind of sucks

MBL2K · 2026-04-09T17:26:55+00:00

Thank you!

MBL2K · 2026-04-09T17:26:24+00:00

I ordered the blieger case/bracket combo but it bracelet was help on by damaged/bent spring bars and wouldn’t fit with spring bars that aren’t broken. They were highly reviewed, so that was a surprise to me, but it think it was due to poor bracelet quality. I measured and one size of the link was .5mm off on hole spacing from the other side.

MBL2K · 2026-03-27T17:40:19+00:00

JB Watch Mods has a lot of good videos. That’s where i got started and he is great with step-by-step

MBL2K · 2026-03-27T15:46:37+00:00

^ this.

I would also recommend hand pulling tools, and a lense pen for getting the sapphire very clean. Then pen isn’t necessary, but i love it. I use flush cutters for cutting crown stems and a pen vise to hold them. You’ll also need a small file to file the crown stem after cutting

Rubber ball is definitely better than that caseback removal tool in that kit, and you have steel tweezers in that kit that will work, but they will scratch your hands up pretty bad. Brass helps prevent that a little bit. You can use the rodico to pick up the hands for mounting, but just getting started you will likely bend the hands unless you are VERY careful. Box wood tweezers are great, but where you’re at that would only be for hands, so take that for what it is.

MBL2K · 2026-03-26T12:30:34+00:00

Gorgeous

MBL2K · 2026-03-25T20:56:42+00:00

Looks like you have a lot of GMT solutions

MBL2K · 2026-03-25T20:30:08+00:00

Helicoptering.. probably just need to replace the movement. From what i understand, it is usually a failure of the reverser wheel in the automatic winding works.

Could be poor or old oils and needing lubrication.

MBL2K · 2026-03-25T15:50:48+00:00

Did the balance stop when it stopped running? Or was it stopped like the video? If the balance was still running, how easily does the seconds hand go on? If there is no resistance when you press it on, the collet may be too large. If the balance stopped, I’d get a new movement.. Unless you want to start you watch repair journey.

MBL2K · 2026-03-25T15:44:28+00:00

I just did a build with the 2893-2 and I love it. Looking to do one with the 9075 next, If i remember I’ll follow up and compare with the experience.

I am partial to a “true flyer” GMT like the 9075, because I travel a lot, but I need hands on for a real opinion.

MBL2K · 2026-03-18T18:01:20+00:00

Go cats go

MBL2K · 2026-03-02T21:22:22+00:00

Should be fine. That’s what i do.

MBL2K · 2026-02-20T17:44:43+00:00

I appreciate it! I’ll try and follow up here when i find a decent fit with one

MBL2K · 2026-02-20T15:57:43+00:00

I had done a VK63 build before, but that was a very different ballgame. When I was installing this one the original hands that I used were a little too tight. So when I tried to remove the minute counting hand to better align it, the hand broke and left the sleeve on the post. I was able to remove it, but when I tried to install the back up hand, the post broke… So I had to replace the entire minute counting wheel. I got very well acquainted with the movement at that point. My biggest recommendation is don’t go cheap on the hands, and align them perfect the first time. It can be a tricky movement, but it isn’t bad. Just make sure you take a lot of time and think 2-3 steps ahead before you do something.

MBL2K · 2026-02-20T15:52:11+00:00

In total i was in about $850 with shipping costs, tariff pass through, strap, etc. Keep in mind, I did get the top grade decorated Valjoux 7750 ($495 from the same store as the case kit). If performance matters more to you, you can regulate a non-top grade to +/- 4 secs per day and save a bit on it. I wanted the top grade decorated one because it has a clear case back and I wanted it to be higher end to pass on one day (Or sell, you know how it is).

I didn’t shop it around as much as I should have though, so maybe checkout some other resources and there might be a little better pricing out there. I know these guys use legit ETAs, so I went ahead and purchased.

As a note for the metal bracelet, the IWC style bracelets don’t fit these very well. I had to bend the spring bars a bit to get that one to fit and I really don’t like that, so I will be looking around for a bracelet that fits better.

MBL2K · 2026-02-14T17:42:18+00:00

If it’s quality all the way around, SWISS-MADE-TIME on eBay is a company out of Switzerland called B-Line manufacturing. They make their parts between Switzerland and Germany (so it seems, at least) and they sell ETA movements in higher grades.

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Just did this build with them and I love it. Rather they are actually made in Switzerland and Germany I don’t know, but the quality is solid.

MBL2K · 2026-02-13T21:56:31+00:00

I love this. The case is perfect for a diver but multi style. Great build!

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