79090 Sub Build

[Z3R0C00L]

Hey Everyone,

Long time lurker-first post. I wasn’t able to find any info in the search on this question…

Im building a 79090 with gen Tudor 2824-2 movement. Im debating using a Viet case or JKF as a base. I plan on reshaping either way.

Can anyone confirm the correct Raffles case back would fit a JKF case?

Thanks!

 

[est4129]

I bought a raffles case back with similar intentions. It did not fit any of the other cases I had. I was told the raffles case back will only fit the raffles case.

If you are using a 2824 you need a Vietnam case, the JKF takes a 2836 and has an incorrect crown height.

 

[DC109]

I bought a 16610 case back from Raffles a few months ago to put on a gen mid case, and the back was not even close to fitting. I don’t think any of their cases are worth using.

 

[jp3007_1]

Hi man!

Great choice going with the 79090.

There's quite a few threads here of people doing a similar build, a lot of information to absorb already there.

Here's a few links:

tudor 79090 build

Started this project back in april. ive spent a lot into this project, and haven't completed it yet. Here's what im running: viet case, gen insert, swiss 2824 eta, viet dial, WO blank bracelet, also just ordered a old rolex rivet replica bracelet that was a bit pricey but had good ebay reviews...

forum.replica-watch.info

Where to get an ETA 2824-2 date disc with serif font (Tudor)

I'm doing a Tudor 79090 Submariner build. I own a genuine 1988 Tudor Prince Oysterdate that I'm harvesting the movement from, but while the date disc has the correct serif font, it is from a linen dial watch and the date disc is champagne in color. I've spent the last hour searching the...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[pompompurin]

Vietnam case hands down.

JKF cases don't do the justice: they are typically the same case set which is shared with their 5513/1680 models. The tudor caseback has different design to 5513/ 1680, in which JKF ignores. Their lugs are also fat and need reshaping

Rafflesdial sub cases are far from gen spec. E.g., their rehaut opening is wider than gen, causing gen-spec and nice dials like vietnam dials to fall through the rehaut.

 

[gtrt5]

This is my 79090 build. I use an milk case, tripdog did the reshape and assembly

 

[Singapore9]

This is my 79090 build. I use an milk case, tripdog did the reshape and assembly

What movement did you use? Really want to use a Milk 5513 for my Tudor project.

 

[est4129]

Does anyone know if milk came out with a v2 case for Subs that does not require the xtal to be glued?

 

[gtrt5]

I use an gen. Swiss 2824 with period correct date wheel - serif Fonds

Tripdog does glue the xtal

 

[Singapore9]

I use an gen. Swiss 2824 with period correct date wheel - serif Fonds

Tripdog does glue the xtal

Lovely thing!

 

[Singapore9]

Does anyone know if milk came out with a v2 case for Subs that does not require the xtal to be glued?

I've asked this on a couple of Milk threads and one response did seem to allude to the answer being 'yes' but couldn't be certain.

Best case for the money, as far as I can tell and I'd like one without the engraving.

 

[flextime]

Definitely go with a viet case. Here is my old viet build with a gen 79090 (sold).

The thing you have to consider is that gen dial size is 26mm.

 

[jp3007_1]

Definitely go with a viet case. Here is my old viet build with a gen 79090 (sold).

The thing you have to consider is that gen dial size is 26mm.

Sweet!

 

[jp3007_1]

Some more pictures of the watch and Italian bracelet that just arrived this morning .

Excellent seller on eBay by the way!

 

[gtrt5]

Some more pictures of the watch and Italian bracelet that just arrived this morning .

Excellent seller on eBay by the way!

Hi, can you post the eBay link for 93150 bracelet?

Where did you get the dial?

Cheers

 

[gtrt5]

Hi, can you post the eBay link for 93150 bracelet?

Where did you get the dial?

Cheers

 

[jp3007_1]

Hi, can you post the eBay link for 93150 bracelet?

Where did you get the dial?

Cheers

Dial comes from bivintagestore2014 on eBay

Bracelet eBay store loradeiregali2008

 

[gtrt5]

Some more pictures of the watch and Italian bracelet that just arrived this morning .

Excellent seller on eBay by the way!

Is it relume? Here is my bivintage dial, yours is more white than brown, love your color

 

[jp3007_1]

Is it relume? Here is my bivintage dial, yours is more white than brown, love your color

They have different styles of lume available. Just ask when ordering and they'll sort you out . Which movement is in yours? Nice to see that serif font date wheel!

 

[gtrt5]

They have different styles of lume available. Just ask when ordering and they'll sort you out . Which movement is in yours? Nice to see that serif font date wheel!

Swiss ETA2824-2, my NOS movement did come with the correct serif date wheel