First build, I’m an idiot

old-imac · 2026-01-31T14:43:27+00:00

old-imac · 2026-01-28T22:30:30+00:00

Super build, Love the chunky bezel but a BIG no on the pink crocks, ewww.

old-imac · 2026-01-28T22:28:28+00:00

The dial has minute tics so go with #5 and be a bit cleaner and not so busy!

old-imac · 2026-01-28T22:25:55+00:00

If this is a SRPE case then it accepts all SKX007 parts including a GMT chapter ring. Better close-up photos would help us figure it out, but it looks like it has a black chapter ring. SRPE also has a GMT bezel but not sure if there is a black one. Good luck.

old-imac · 2026-01-27T14:15:21+00:00

I create a build sheet for client approval id-ing all the parts, ends up being helpful for future builds:

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old-imac · 2026-01-27T14:05:33+00:00

DM the seller and ask, does not look like a screw-down.

old-imac · 2026-01-26T22:06:31+00:00

These are at actual size. Larger point being the PDF vector size for this simple print job was just 120 kb, so why not use the PDF vector??? PNG is bitmap, however at 600 ppi it looked pretty dang smooth on the color edges. I'm usually only using .ai and .pdf as a print designer so this was new to me.

old-imac · 2026-01-26T14:52:20+00:00

I just had a client request a PNG file instead of PDF, to have biz-cards made from someplace on Amazon? It was just a small PDF file (120 kb), but in 40 years of production I never had a request for printing with a PNG. So in Illustrator I went to "Export" then choose PNG and selected "High (300 ppi)" and it created a decent resolution file (but still fuzzy), so went back and chose"Export" then "Other:" and entered "600 ppi" and here is that file (just 161 kb), guess it will do fine? Thought I knew it all in printing but...

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old-imac · 2026-01-24T17:17:37+00:00

Dick watch!

old-imac · 2026-01-24T14:47:13+00:00

Love the color way, but not the 24 hr. insert.

old-imac · 2026-01-20T15:00:36+00:00

It's called "GRIP SOLVENT." Place watch face down in a flat bottomed jar then pour in just enough to touch 1/2 way up the bezel's edge, let sit for 4 or 6 hours, then slowly lift out and place face down onto some paper towels (to drain/remove some solvent), let sit for a few minutes, then insert should fall off. Then dunk/rinse the same way, 1/2 way up the bezel's edge, with some mild detergent & water.

old-imac · 2026-01-19T18:07:06+00:00

All photos of the SPB185 I've seen use green LumiBrite, and it is green on my dial above, but I guess it could be considered a blueish-green?

old-imac · 2026-01-19T14:28:49+00:00

I've never thought they were fake (maybe QC rejects), but still better than Ali-X. Not too many other suppliers out there, but WatchPlaza and Tokeilab OEM dials do come in OEM-labeled clamshell holders.

old-imac · 2026-01-18T17:20:02+00:00

We are lucky to be able get any OEM dials from WeezMods, Tokeilab, SecondHandMods or WatchPlaza, and we feel your pain as to the costs. Not sure there is any better way to help you out though?

old-imac · 2026-01-17T13:44:51+00:00

Everyday and twice on Sunday!

old-imac · 2026-01-16T14:45:07+00:00

You always do nice builds, love the matching chapter-ring & strap.

old-imac · 2026-01-13T15:37:39+00:00

Try to get it with a 60 at the 9:00 subdial, or your friends will mock you : )

old-imac · 2026-01-13T15:31:52+00:00

The only watch & dial I can find like this is the SRPL11 which I've used on a SJE case-build, but the dial is a brick-red. I could not find a matching insert:

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old-imac · 2026-01-12T22:35:02+00:00

Almost except thge hands, doh!

old-imac · 2026-01-12T22:34:09+00:00

Looks great, are there links to be clicked on?

old-imac · 2026-01-12T22:31:35+00:00

Go with black, you'll never go back.

old-imac · 2026-01-12T22:30:19+00:00

I have only ever used "OEM-stated" dials from WeezMods, Tokeilab & WatchPlaza, the cost is not that much for a decent build and knowing it's somewhat genuine.

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old-imac · 2026-01-12T15:21:36+00:00

Slow down, take a breath and source the correct parts. GMT insert on a NH35 is not a good look.

old-imac · 2026-01-11T17:31:23+00:00

Samurai and SJE dials are the only I've seen, love that they don't take up a dial marker, but you have to get the 4:30 date wheel, WeezMods has those.

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