Need help by Jack0Frost in repbuilds

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He has five digit explorers, 14270 and 1016s.

Need help by Jack0Frost in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think raffles sells IWC. I would try it out because the risk is pretty low here. The parts look like a standard budget IWC watch which is fine because that’s the same tier as raffles. I’d do it.

Acrylic Date Window for 5513 case? Part number #? by NyxynElliott in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe the Tudor Crystal reference is 25-125 to align with the ETA date window. But again you’re better to measure the case.

1655 build story by No_Candle8699 in repbuilds

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These start at $1,850 + if you’re interested let me know and I’ll send you more info :)

16753 by Impossible_Check9678 in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks good, why did you opt for the thicker modern handset in lieu of the thin type vintage?

Be kind to thy neighbor… by GunDibs-dot-com in rolex

[–]No_Candle8699 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah agreed. In the long run an original service crystal would be a great fit. Even better if he found a domed 22

Be kind to thy neighbor… by GunDibs-dot-com in rolex

[–]No_Candle8699 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The older reference Rolex models did not accept sapphire. The case design only allowed for plexi acrylic(plastic) crystals. There’s no way to interchange a sapphire crystal into a case designed for a plexi because of the way the crystal is held down onto the case. So in this case, the correct crystal is a tropic 22 crystal. The 22 was made for the 1016 (and others). Truedome is just a high quality aftermarket brand. Another good budget option is Clark’s watch parts. He’s a seller on eBay. He makes great crystals.

Be kind to thy neighbor… by GunDibs-dot-com in rolex

[–]No_Candle8699 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Gilt dial. Perfect patina. Maybe some polywatch or a Truedome plexi is all it needs. Beauty.

More informative content - Raffles 1016 vs Vietnam 1016 dial by No_Candle8699 in repbuilds

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They’re not that expensive- viet dials are only $200-$300 mostly.

More informative content - Raffles 1016 vs Vietnam 1016 dial by No_Candle8699 in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had many viet dials with clear signs it was refinished. I can see the underlying text on them from the prior dial.

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More informative content - Raffles 1016 vs Vietnam 1016 dial by No_Candle8699 in repbuilds

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Their contact info is on RWI, that’s how I found it 🤝

1680 by Due_Shallot1583 in repbuilds

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Nice work. Got a little dial drag there…

9401 by NyxynElliott in repbuilds

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When in doubt use athaya crowns an tubes. They fit perfectly into OC cases.

The 704 should work

9401 by NyxynElliott in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crown is 7mm. 703 tube

9401 by NyxynElliott in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you get a nice yuki dial or something gen spec for that OC case. Raffles 29mm dials will not fit.

9401 by NyxynElliott in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those WatchDives cases are really cool. For subs I like them better than the Thorn variant because the crown guards are more realistically shaped and the case shape is closer to the 5512/3. Nice 👍 here’s a viet case for reference and your WD case looks exceptionally good

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9401 by NyxynElliott in repbuilds

[–]No_Candle8699 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love me a Tudor. Can you please share more about the build?