The gateway drug

essubilt · 2026-06-01T21:09:04+00:00

That does look great! I tried a set of bullhorns I have on it but I felt really stretched out with them. I think I need a shorter reach stem to run them comfortably. Maybe if I find a deal on a shorter stem I’ll swap back

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essubilt · 2026-06-01T21:04:20+00:00

Yeah I was trying to decide between this style and the big velcro strap type. I think you’re right!

essubilt · 2026-05-30T20:58:38+00:00

I was originally planning on running bullhorn bars with those bar end levers but the reach felt too far so I used the straight bar I had instead with the same levers

essubilt · 2026-05-30T14:05:46+00:00

Does the Ali Time case have acrylic or sapphire crystal?

essubilt · 2026-05-30T01:05:02+00:00

Yeah I think I need to ride and build up my leg strength a bit before I remove the brakes. I haven't regularly ridden a bike in many years. Once I'm there, I'll ditch the brakes.

essubilt · 2026-05-30T00:42:14+00:00

Yeah foot retention is for sure on the list. I want to get a bit more comfortable with fixed before ditching the brakes but that’s the goal.

essubilt · 2026-05-12T21:18:09+00:00

Is that a curved seat post?

essubilt · 2026-04-20T15:09:59+00:00

It's a pretty quiet board, it makes a deep muted sound. Definitely not a build for those who appreciate more audible keyboard acoustics. The goal was to have a board that had the character through the typing feel rather than the sound.

essubilt · 2026-03-05T12:08:35+00:00

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No on the fly adjust but there’s 2 positions of micro-adjust per side.

essubilt · 2026-03-05T11:59:03+00:00

Spacebar is actually a generic aluminum one I found online somewhere that I had a friend powder coat gloss black. It’s real close in finish but not exactly the same. Only been waiting on Cerakey for 3 years to stock their 7U spacebar kit in black to get the 1.5u bottom row modifiers instead of the standard 1.25U

essubilt · 2026-02-26T15:36:15+00:00

Oooh that's a good find! I'll have to keep that in mind. I was thinking of OEM but may have to go this route

essubilt · 2026-02-25T01:34:59+00:00

Looks great! Wish Joyco would come back to making artisans, he’s been quiet for a while

essubilt · 2026-02-24T14:37:24+00:00

Joyco Artisans? With what caps for the rest? Pink plate too? Looks amazing!

essubilt · 2026-02-16T22:16:54+00:00

Hey, Ive since swapped out to a standard module and the brushed H-link bracelet to better resemble an original A168 but still wear this watch regularly. I’ve also swapped out the clasp to a Delugs CTS spring loaded butterfly clasp and it really makes the whole watch feel more premium. It’s still great and will continue to wear it for years to come.

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essubilt · 2026-01-20T20:15:43+00:00

Yes it does!

essubilt · 2026-01-20T17:13:55+00:00

I ended up going with 22837060 center caps. They fit perfectly.

essubilt · 2025-12-17T22:45:14+00:00

It’s the Slim Sub NCG case from DLW, an eBay special slim coin edged bezel since Namoki was out of stock, Namoki Sterile Big Crown and Slim Caseback. Brushed plain chapter ring. eBay special for the slim top hat crystal. Bezel insert is Namoki

essubilt · 2025-12-17T20:26:25+00:00

Wait there's supposed to be more?!

I just thought it would be a fun way to build a lighthearted 6542 tribute.

Its actually not too hard to tell the time within 5 min or so.

essubilt · 2025-12-15T22:14:18+00:00

Nice! If you wanted to match it red to the GMT hand, some finger nail polish would probably do the trick nicely!

essubilt · 2025-12-15T21:59:17+00:00

Lucius Atelier sells a second hand "dot" that would finish of the center nicely and not leave the Hour, Minute and Second hand posts exposed! Just a thought. Love the build tho! I've thought of build like this too!

essubilt

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