5-digit 14060 Build

[The_scotsman]

Sure, here are some more. The crown right now is the one that came with the case, btw. I’ll put the generic Rolex crown from AliX as soon as I get some time to work more on the watch.

Looks like you’ve got a cracking budget build. Damn this hobby is fun ha!

 

[Maykapal]

Looks like you’ve got a cracking budget build. Damn this hobby is fun ha!

In total, the material for the watch is around ~$150. It’s closer to $200 with a bracelet. It’s not perfect, but for a first build on a budget, it’s ok I guess.

 

[Karbon74]

In total, the material for the watch is around ~$150. It’s closer to $200 with a bracelet. It’s not perfect, but for a first build on a budget, it’s ok I guess.

What was the case link again?
Let me check it out

 

[Maykapal]

What was the case link again?
Let me check it out

This is the case: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQqGoZw

 

[Karbon74]

This is the case: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQqGoZw

Oh I know this

 

[Aaafff]

do the AliX cases fit raffles bezel insert?

 

[Karbon74]

do the AliX cases fit raffles bezel insert?

AliX cases can be totally random…so until you have one in hand, you don’t know

Note however that the insert sold by Raffles is 5513 1680 dimension
The 14060 insert and crystal (and bezel and case) are totally different

 

[Aaafff]

This is the case: https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQqGoZw

What kind of bezels do these have? Wire clip?

 

[Maykapal]

What kind of bezels do these have? Wire clip?

Yeah, it’s a tension wire.

I do think it makes more sense to create a 5513 with these cases. One could reshape the case, age the bezel insert, remove pip and get the 5513 crystal that is also sold on AliX, rather than creating a 14060

 

[The_scotsman]

Sure, here are some more. The crown right now is the one that came with the case, btw. I’ll put the generic Rolex crown from AliX as soon as I get some time to work more on the watch.

Been meaning to ask if said generic Rolex crown would be plug and play or if you’d need to swap the crown tube as well? I’ve seen a couple Rolex crowns on AliX.

 

[Maykapal]

Been meaning to ask if said generic Rolex crown would be plug and play or if you’d need to swap the crown tube as well? I’ve seen a couple Rolex crowns on AliX.

I destroyed the original press fitted crown tube for the case when I was going to do inner CGs, can’t say if it was plug n play as I received AliX crown later. I was forced to use a new threaded one, a little epoxy does the job.

 

[trash3939]

 

[trash3939]

 

[bowtiefanatc]

 

[The_scotsman]

There is a way to do the inside of the crown guards without removing the crown tube. You just need one of those disc holders with a screw for the Dremel and some small sanding discs. Center punch the sanding disc and it will fit between the crown tube and the inside. Just don't go too fast on the speed as these sanding discs aren't as sturdy as the cutting discs.

Huge thanks for this tip @Geonor

Just did the inside of the crown guards on my build and this was a lot easier & quicker than on first Raffles Tudor Submariner build that saw me screw up the threads with a file

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I just use sand paper and do the CGs by hand. But yeah if you’re careful a dremel will work as well.

 

[Karbon74]

I just use sand paper and do the CGs by hand. But yeah if you’re careful a dremel will work as well.

I use a flat file but I always remove the tube as I like to lower the crown position a bit

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I use a flat file but I always remove the tube as I like to lower the crown position a bit

That’s one thing I’m going to work on as well. Countersinking the tube a touch

 

[Aaafff]

I use a flat file but I always remove the tube as I like to lower the crown position a bit

Do you re tap or epoxy the new tube in?

 

[Karbon74]

Do you re tap or epoxy the new tube in?

In this case I got lucky, the rep crown was straight compatible