I picked up this 10 year old Sub 1680 recently. From what I can tell (and I am a novice at this), it's a pretty inexpensive rep with a DG2813/A2813 movement. I am thinking about doing a mod to a MilSub with sword hands. I am in the discovery stages and this would be my first build. So, I want to keep a tight budget.
I would appreciate everyone's advice.
I have done a little research and found the following:
That's around $200.00 for the build, plus the original cost of the watch.
My specific questions are:
I would appreciate everyone's advice.
I have done a little research and found the following:
- Raffles MilSub dial = $30
- Raffles Yellow or Orange lume Sword Hands = $20
- Raffles Bezel Insert - Red pip or Full Indices = $22 / $39
- Raffles Red seconds hand (just thinking about this possibility) = $10
That's around $200.00 for the build, plus the original cost of the watch.
My specific questions are:
- Is this watch even worth modding to something I'll enjoy wearing more?
- If so, do you think a $200 budget is decent for modding the watch to a specific non-gen like design?
- If not, what would be your (preferably non-snarky) suggestions on what to do with the watch instead?