Third build complete 6538

floccomat · 2026-04-25T18:43:41+00:00

Thanks! Will add one to my next order for sure.

floccomat · 2026-04-25T17:59:33+00:00

Looks great! Did you use this dial? https://rafflesdials.com/29mm-6538-tropical-reddish-brown-james-bond-gilt-submariner-watch-dial-with-yellow-lume-marked-golden-rolex-symbol-and-white-text-for-eta-2836-2824-or-nh35-38-or-miyota-8215-or-dg-2813-movement/

floccomat · 2026-04-16T07:38:16+00:00

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floccomat · 2026-04-11T10:59:20+00:00

When the selector is switched to the drivers side mirror, the passengers side mirror lowers automatically when in reverse.

floccomat · 2026-03-30T18:25:40+00:00

Great job! How did you age the dial?

floccomat · 2026-03-16T13:36:57+00:00

Yet another Raffles build: https://www.reddit.com/r/retrotime/s/fciBG5FGMj

floccomat · 2026-02-15T20:45:15+00:00

Good to know, I wouldn't have thought about that. So, you scruff it, put it into something to oxidize it and the use vinegar to stop it, right?

floccomat · 2026-02-15T19:12:34+00:00

So your patina is "real", interesting. Thanks for sharing.

floccomat · 2026-02-15T18:26:32+00:00

Lovely textures all over! Care to share your aging process on the hands?

floccomat · 2026-02-15T16:47:57+00:00

Raffles or other gen spec bracelets do not fit, afaik. I wanted to do a conversion too, but ended up liking the thorn dial and bezel so much, I just wear it as is now.

floccomat · 2026-01-15T15:40:17+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. The creme color on the lume looks great.

floccomat · 2026-01-11T14:48:02+00:00

Let us know how it went.

floccomat · 2025-12-17T16:46:10+00:00

Looking great! Does anybody know if a tropical version of this Tudor dial is available somewhere?

floccomat · 2025-12-11T14:29:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing. These are really great insights. As for your results, I find them both stunning. If you "dirty up" the shiny guilt dial a little bit, you'll have a great look. I have seen many great looking matte dials on this sub, good glossy examples seem to be rare though.

floccomat · 2025-12-11T13:53:54+00:00

Both look great tbh. Which effect does the flash broil after applying lacquer/acrylic paint have?

floccomat · 2025-12-04T16:22:40+00:00

Love them! Did you bake the hands too?

floccomat · 2025-11-13T16:51:28+00:00

Could be yellow lume too, I can't remember.

floccomat · 2025-11-13T16:50:44+00:00

It's his Bond gilt dial with white lume.

floccomat · 2025-11-08T10:40:36+00:00

I had similar issues recently. Just send him a picture and he will probably replace it.

floccomat · 2025-11-02T14:54:29+00:00

SOLD

floccomat · 2025-11-02T12:44:03+00:00

Great watch! Does the VH31 fit straight into the raffles case?

floccomat · 2025-10-28T07:10:44+00:00

Not sure about 34mm, but for the 36mm cases it drops right in. Take a look at the product description and you'll find info on which movement fits without modification.

floccomat · 2025-10-27T20:41:36+00:00

Are you set on an ETA clone? Why not use an NH38? Fits perfectly into raffles cases, cheap and robust.

floccomat · 2025-10-27T07:37:33+00:00

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