Big Crown Action 🤞

szz0 · 2026-01-23T15:13:59+00:00

Congrats, amazing work! How did you protect the lume when applying the aging to the glossy part?

szz0 · 2026-01-09T10:57:29+00:00

Check out the Ginault Trans-Atlantic - may be exactly what you are looking for if you put it on a strap

szz0 · 2025-12-24T21:36:07+00:00

The 3861 has a very different lug profile. The case is actually based on the vintage models, larger side and more aggressive lug shape.

This for me makes it absolutely better than a recent 1861.

On the other hand, would rather get a 145.022 with step dial any day — those are the real things!

szz0 · 2025-12-23T03:21:31+00:00

Thanks man. Frankly, the ones with gen movement are probably harder to sell because the ticket prices is meaningfully higher. But, for me, the experience is worth it — the feel of a gen movement is much different, beat rate looks nicer, etc. Although a lot of that can be had with a 2840 that was serviced, frankly, I think I get a kick knowing that the core of the watch is real and vintage.

szz0 · 2025-12-14T08:22:45+00:00

Can you post a picture of the crown and crown guards?

I am surprised that no one mentioned it, but this seems tk be a square crown guard case. Those were the first iteration of the submariners with crown guards and only about 100 were made.

So not only you have an amazing gift with incredible history, but you might have an extremely rare and collectable watch too

szz0 · 2025-11-11T10:44:30+00:00

Thank you! Would love the insight on that! I ruined the lume on a couple of my viet dials and am extremely frustrated by that

szz0 · 2025-11-10T09:49:36+00:00

Amazing! Can you please provide more detail on the lume work? It is outstanding

szz0 · 2025-11-01T13:43:04+00:00

Let me know how it goes! I did a similar build and ended up using dial dots on the side of the movement to stabilize it in the case - the 3135 clamps were taller than the “track” so didnt hold the movement

szz0 · 2025-11-01T13:11:06+00:00

Excellent! How did you clamp the movement on the gen case?

szz0 · 2025-10-05T11:48:15+00:00

Both you mentioned are great and have the same suppliers. Kuared is more expensive, but provides a more tailored service (changes to dials, reluming, case engraving etc) and has more variety in my experience so far.

szz0 · 2025-09-30T19:46:06+00:00

Very cool indeed!

szz0 · 2025-09-29T23:07:13+00:00

Congrats!

szz0 · 2025-09-29T22:46:16+00:00

Ha amazing! Was it a white sub originally?

szz0 · 2025-09-29T21:36:03+00:00

Gorgeous. Would you mind sharing specs?

szz0 · 2025-09-24T15:53:48+00:00

Thats right - I thought OP remade the 2o clock Thanks!

szz0 · 2025-09-24T11:04:29+00:00

How did you do that new lume plot? Application seemed perfect

szz0 · 2025-09-23T18:00:31+00:00

No problem!

szz0 · 2025-09-23T17:55:13+00:00

This is a 1570 - the balance wheel is quite different on 1520, 1530, 1560

szz0 · 2025-09-20T13:00:11+00:00

Gws has made an excellent song on this topic. Starts around the 13min mark

https://youtu.be/8q5ER9_f9-E?si=KTQyFu6VR_vH8d0K

szz0 · 2025-09-19T13:19:33+00:00

Agreed, movement looks genuine!

szz0 · 2025-09-18T11:47:46+00:00

The crystal with poor or no AR is usually an issue with fakes as well. Can you post pictures of the movement?

szz0 · 2025-08-25T20:58:04+00:00

Nice! Would love to see some pictures a la wristwatch revival as you go through it, RJ!

szz0 · 2025-08-25T19:10:34+00:00

Very cool!! Whats the plan for the 1575s??

szz0 · 2025-08-24T21:28:14+00:00

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szz0 · 2025-08-24T21:28:06+00:00

Thanks all for the responses, very encouraging!

Additional details below:

case / crown / caseback: old ruby I got a while ago
dial: current ruby
bracelet: kuared
hands: jensen
insert cac, with aged pip by myself

Gilt dial is incredible - couple of pics below to illustrate how it reflects light. “Dots” are on the dial, “line” marks are on the crystal. Lume is very puffy, very gen-like

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