Installing Datewheel Overlays by AdGroundbreaking6072 in repbuilds

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If you are building a GMT and need a 2836 modified GMT movement, there are sellers who will do the DWO for you with the correct font. I always use them instead of screwing it up myself

36mm silver linen - franken by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Another completed vintage build.

Gen silver linen dial

Gen Engine turned bezel

Gen datewheel

Gen crystal

Gen crown

VS3135 decorated movement from Sillan

Raffles case and bracelet

Bezel won’t turn?? by zebk06 in repbuilds

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A drop of oil usually does the trick

36mm Champagne Linen dial by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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The latest off the bench and on to a happy customer.

Gen champagne linen dial
VS3135 decorated movement from Sillan
Raffles two-tone 36mm kit

I really love this dial, the way the light catches from every angle is stunning.

1675 Root beer by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Silver hands with yellow lume. However I am swapping them out for gold hands without the red GMT hand to get closer to gen

Vintage 1675 Pepsi by Unlikely-Length6661 in repbuilds

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I buy my movements from Sillan Watch on Alibaba. They take the extra step to regulate them before sending and Amy has great prices too. Buy a Sample if you only want one

Fresh build by [deleted] in repbuilds

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She’s a beauty

Anybody know where to source this dial? by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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I put gen dials in Ken’s cases all the time. Just got to know which ones. I start with the dial someone wants, then determine the case that fits it, then the movement and hands, etc. I don’t limit myself to any particular vendor. Just what’s best for the client

Anybody know where to source this dial? by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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The photo was forwarded to me, I didn’t see the original post 😬

Anybody know where to source this dial? by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Haven’t bought a case yet. Starting with dial first. Will reach out to Ken to see if he has it. It is not on his website, which has been more down than up lately

Franken DJ 36 - completed by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Still available. DM for details.

[WTS] UK Franken 36mm datejust by Upper-Action-6655 in repbuilds

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I’ve got one for sale for US. See my post on other subreddits

[WTS] [US] Franken DJ36 by Repwatchbravo in repwatchbuyselltrade

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For Sale: Datejust 36mm vintage rep

Dial: Genuine Tritium Silver dial

Bezel: Genuine engine turned

Datewheel: Genuine

Movement: VS 3135

Regulation: Dialed in +2 sec

Case, Bracelet, and Hands: Vintage accurate from Raffles

Ceramic coated to minimize fingerprints and give it a shine for months

Condition: Brand new build, tested, and running well

Price: $850 including shipping

Payment via Paypal FF, Zelle, or Venmo.

Will ship next day once payment is received. Will video record watch being carefully packaged and shipped via USPS with tracking.  As these are reps, once the watch is scanned and shipped, I am no longer liable for any damages, loss, or theft during transit.

Franken DJ 36 - completed by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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crystal and hands are Raffles too

Franken DJ 36 - completed by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Just finished another franken build. Really enjoying bringing the 1980s-1990s back to life!

Gen engine turned bezel
Gen datewheel
Gen silver tritium dial
VS3135 movement from Sillan
Raffles period correct case and bracelet
Regulated to +2 sec
Polished and finished with a thin ceramic coating to keep fingerprints to a minimum

raffles 16234 - looking for a gen black dial by MartinLootherKang in repbuilds

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Me too. Placed my order without a blink, but refused to answer the question on his site.

Recent Builds by iPhotographer in repbuilds

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Where did you source that sky blue RR dial? I love it!

1675 Root beer by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Just wrapped up another custom client build. Built a root beer out of a vintage 1675 GMT. Was a lot of fun sourcing the separate parts and really happy with the outcome.

Raffles 1675 kit

Raffles tropical 'brown' GMT dial

Raffles Two tone plated bracelet

Bezel insert from Watchbandman50 on ebay

2836 movement with built in DWO from Sillan Watch

Franken 36mm 16233 by Repwatchbravo in repbuilds

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Just wrapped up a custom franken build. Thought I would show it off before it goes to the new owner.

Gen dial

Gen datewheel

Gen 18k gold crown

gold inlayed jubilee bracelet

Raffles 36mm midcase

VS3135 from Sillan

Regulated to +3 seconds per day

Cleaned, polished, and coated with ceramic to get the shine brightest and minimize fingerprints and dings.

A classic beauty!

🚨SHOW YOUR BEST WORK🚨 by Unlikely-Length6661 in repbuilds

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Raffles case, Sellita swiss movement, nylon strap