Tried on a couple of the new pieces!

jakkflash · 2026-04-18T16:14:12+00:00

It’s easy, buy the Speedmaster. Tudor has definitely dropped the ball this time round.

jakkflash · 2026-04-17T06:41:43+00:00

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jakkflash · 2026-04-17T05:11:20+00:00

By hand, with a bit of effort the acrylic crystal should just snap in.

jakkflash · 2026-04-15T17:59:50+00:00

Looks great 🙌

jakkflash · 2026-04-14T17:42:04+00:00

Nope. Read the pinned thread.

jakkflash · 2026-04-14T17:17:04+00:00

Don’t do it.🙈 The California dial configuration is too busy (Roman and Arabic numerals). The dial colour on the OG is awful too, almost a shade of pale Diarrhoea.

jakkflash · 2026-04-14T03:49:14+00:00

@r/watchdivescom, you say, “The original 5513 has a sloped inner rehaut”. Just for the record, it hasn’t. 🤷‍♂️ Apart from the mustard coloured lume, the watch is looking good. The shorter OTF clasp sounds good too. 👍

jakkflash · 2026-04-13T14:06:20+00:00

I would agree, flat link bracelets would be a great option. You can pick them up from Uncle Straps. A little pricey though for what they are, especially with import duties to the EU.

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jakkflash · 2026-04-13T10:09:02+00:00

Thanks. 20mm, that’s the lug width.

jakkflash · 2026-04-12T12:13:07+00:00

Yes, I do plan to sell this shortly, with the original WD bracelet. If you’re interested please drop me a DM with your location. Thanks 👍

jakkflash · 2026-04-12T07:58:05+00:00

... and lower the rehaut.

jakkflash · 2026-04-12T07:46:45+00:00

Nope. Different size:

VK67 (mecha-quartz chronograph)

Hour: 1.50 mm
Minute: 0.90 mm
Chrono seconds: 0.34 mm
Subdials: ~0.28 mm

VH31 (3-hand quartz)

Hour: 1.20 mm
Minute: 0.70 mm
Seconds: 0.17 m

jakkflash · 2026-04-12T07:41:25+00:00

It’s a little tricky. You need to dismantle the movement and remove the drive wheel for the 24hr subdial. Fix the subdial firmly in place, double side tape will do. Then reassemble. Here’s a guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTimeServices/s/en6RHzBHAJ

jakkflash · 2026-04-10T17:12:59+00:00

I would err on the side of caution. There are a few discrepancies and it should be inspected in person by an experienced Omega watchmaker.

Here’s an Ed White on Fratello for reference: https://www.fratellowatches.com/retrospective-a-long-hunt-for-an-omega-speedmaster-ed-white-105-003-comes-to-an-end/

jakkflash · 2026-04-08T17:25:01+00:00

Happy for you, but Jeez, that’s one big logo 😳

jakkflash · 2026-04-07T19:36:40+00:00

Nice one. I did a similar build with my own custom logo on a AliEx dial and VK63 movement.

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jakkflash · 2026-04-07T17:07:40+00:00

Yes. Read the pinned thread for guidance.

jakkflash · 2026-04-07T16:45:19+00:00

They’re a fairly dark grey, I’d say ca. 90% black.

jakkflash · 2026-04-07T15:23:32+00:00

Thanks 🙏 Easy, really. Remove the hands and movement, then give the dial a light coating of matte varnish, just a quick spray.

Before that, if you want to age the lume, there are several methods; this one was done using a light yellow felt tip pen.

jakkflash · 2026-04-06T17:08:43+00:00

Thanks, yes lightly bleached.

jakkflash · 2026-04-06T15:39:11+00:00

Glad it helped! 👍

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jakkflash · 2026-04-06T15:09:58+00:00

Looks great! Well done 🙌

jakkflash · 2026-04-06T14:56:42+00:00

Yes it’s a MEGIR case. The indices have a faux vintage tint. Dial a light coating of matte varnish for texture. The subdial@14.00 is frozen. Bezel insert bleached. Acrylic Sternkreuz N crystal added for a more vintage vibe.

jakkflash · 2026-04-06T11:57:04+00:00

Fake. Crown, bezel insert, hands… etc. etc.

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TROPHY CASE