5-digit 14060 Build

[Caboose]

@Karbon74 @Caboose
Yeah that's a fair point with the price vs value. Totally agree on that. The few that have appeared on m2m with gen' spec' viet cases are usually in the 3k euro range which is steep! Like you say, with your AliX-Raffles build you're most of the way there at a pinch of the price..

For me it's mostly about the proportions, the gen 14060 is a stunning watch in real life. And if I had the spare cash it would probably be my first gen' purchase. Would just nice for someone to make a more affordable home for all these lonely gen' 14060 dials..

For $3k, I'll step up to the gen at that point. And the only option for the lonely gen 14060 dial is the BP, IMO (or ARF depending on year as ARF does not have rehaut engraving if you don't want it). You don't have to clip the feet, so the gen dial retains value. Easy decision there.

 

[Karbon74]

@Karbon74 @Caboose
Yeah that's a fair point with the price vs value. Totally agree on that. The few that have appeared on m2m with gen' spec' viet cases are usually in the 3k euro range which is steep! Like you say, with your AliX-Raffles build you're most of the way there at a pinch of the price..

For me it's mostly about the proportions, the gen 14060 is a stunning watch in real life. And if I had the spare cash it would probably be my first gen' purchase. Would just nice for someone to make a more affordable home for all these lonely gen' 14060 dials..

what's the gen dial diameter btw?

 

[Yellowsubmarine]

what's the gen dial diameter btw?

I was under the impression it was 26mm - same as the 5513 ?
I think the rehaut opening of the ARF and BP may be too wide but i could be wrong..

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Found this online. I’m sure KJ knows off the top of his head with that vault of knowledge.

 

[Singapore9]

14060 dial diameter seems to be ~26.7mm from this thread:

Gen 14060 dial, what do I do with it....

I have one in coming, I bought it on a bit of a whim lol So any bright ideas? Thanks in advance rdb

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[trash3939]

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Need to pick up an ARF or a Silian case

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Lume shot of Raffles dial and Alibaba hands

 

[Timmer]

Pretty pleased with the Raffles case I used for my build, with a VR3130 under the hood. I suspect the pip is inaccurate, and maybe the insert and general dimensions - but it scratches the itch for me.

 

[Caboose]

Pretty pleased with the Raffles case I used for my build, with a VR3130 under the hood. I suspect the pip is inaccurate, and maybe the insert and general dimensions - but it scratches the itch for me.

My issue with the Raffles case is that rehaut. Just looks off to me!

 

[Lampa]

wonderful thread!
The 14060 is my favorite of all watches available today. Have owned gen 14060m and miss it like hell... Thinking about rebuilding my Arf 16610 now after reading this thread.
Thanks for the inspiration!!

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I’m going to grab one of the Silian cases soon go complete my nodate

 

[Karbon74]

My V1 attempt
Once I get the lume pip, it will be done

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Silian case ordered. Looking forward to getting it completed. Will be on NATO to start

 

[Karbon74]

Silian case ordered. Looking forward to getting it completed. Will be on NATO to start

How much did they ask for a single case?

 

[bowtiefanatc]

How much did they ask for a single case?

$207 or so. Just had to ask, and she made it work.

 

[Karbon74]

$207 or so. Just had to ask, and she made it work.

Thanks
It takes a 3130 I guess?

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Thanks
It takes a 3130 I guess?

Yeah. It’s a 16610 so it will take a 3135 and will likely take a 3130. That’s what I have in my setup.

 

[Calamar19]

Raffles is easily available, cheap and good looking. You can get better but is the incremental gain worth multiples in price?

Where do you buy it? Does Raffles have a website?

 

[trash3939]

My V1 attempt
Once I get the lume pip, it will be done

I also worked with JKF and Ali Express.