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Another Moonswatch metal case project
- Thread starter dacodo
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Hey folks! Can anyone here confirm the thickness of the Mechen VK63 AliX case? Ordered and returned a YUNJIN one that was advertised as 13mm but ended up being 15mm; I’m curious if the Mechen is actually 13 or is also 15.
Thanks Karbon! Any chance you’ve got a photo of the side profile of the whole case? The other one had a chonky lip, like it was noticeably taller between the case and the bezel than it should be.
Is the Mechen your preferred case, or do you have a different one that you like better?
I just tried the Pladen, which I really liked stylistically, except they’ve apparently annoyingly changed the design so the entire top bezel lip structure is black instead of silver, which looks really weird.
Is the Mechen your preferred case, or do you have a different one that you like better?
I just tried the Pladen, which I really liked stylistically, except they’ve apparently annoyingly changed the design so the entire top bezel lip structure is black instead of silver, which looks really weird.
Depending on the build, I use Mechen or Bliger or Oumashi
I am not currently in France so I can’t take pics.
My advice is to replace the crystal on the Mechen. You can either :
- reshape the rep plastic crystal. The benefit is that you get the etched S
- put a flatter sapphire crystal
That said, you should not expect much from cases that cost less than 35€ tops
Another option is to buy a rep MoonWatch quartz from Jason on DHgate for the build. The case is slightly slimmer and also has engraved caseback.
I am not currently in France so I can’t take pics.
My advice is to replace the crystal on the Mechen. You can either :
- reshape the rep plastic crystal. The benefit is that you get the etched S
- put a flatter sapphire crystal
That said, you should not expect much from cases that cost less than 35€ tops
Another option is to buy a rep MoonWatch quartz from Jason on DHgate for the build. The case is slightly slimmer and also has engraved caseback.
Here is an old sales thread if you want to look at the pics
Thread '"Full Metal Jacket" MoonSwatch and the Legendary Fisher-Price Moonwatch - [EU ONLY]'
https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...dary-fisher-price-moonwatch-eu-only.10971920/
Thread '"Full Metal Jacket" MoonSwatch and the Legendary Fisher-Price Moonwatch - [EU ONLY]'
https://forum.replica-watch.info/th...dary-fisher-price-moonwatch-eu-only.10971920/
Thanks so much! The crystal on the Pladen was also more bubble-y than the flatter Moonswatch plastic, but at least the general case shape was accurate. Basically looks like the Corgeut, but with proper pusher guards (and likely a lower quality ‘steel’). Shame they made the case the bizarre two-tone they’ve opted for now, maybe I’ll try to track down old stock from a different vendor, or just commit to shelling out for a Pagani or Jason dupe.
I’m not at the skill-set level of crystal forming or swapping unfortunately, so I’ll just have to commit to whatever the ‘best’ option is for the money.
I’m not at the skill-set level of crystal forming or swapping unfortunately, so I’ll just have to commit to whatever the ‘best’ option is for the money.
Immortan_Jo3
Watcher in the dark
This vendor seems to have the Pladen with the stainless steel bezel:Thanks so much! The crystal on the Pladen was also more bubble-y than the flatter Moonswatch plastic, but at least the general case shape was accurate. Basically looks like the Corgeut, but with proper pusher guards (and likely a lower quality ‘steel’). Shame they made the case the bizarre two-tone they’ve opted for now, maybe I’ll try to track down old stock from a different vendor, or just commit to shelling out for a Pagani or Jason dupe.
I’m not at the skill-set level of crystal forming or swapping unfortunately, so I’ll just have to commit to whatever the ‘best’ option is for the money.
Unfortunately I wrote to a bunch of the Pladen vendors on AliX and they all confirmed the design had changed and the product photos are incorrect, which is both disappointing and infuriating. So it goes!
Hey guys,
Just wanted to share 2 more projects I've been working on, one for me and one for the wife!
Also I solved my lifting dial problem with a product called Bondic. It's basically a glue-esque liquid that seals with UV light.
I just apply a little on the inside where the movement holder meets the case (on the opposite side of the crown) and then use the UV light it comes with to seal everything up.
Haven't had a single problem with any dial movement since finding this solution.
Just wanted to share 2 more projects I've been working on, one for me and one for the wife!
Also I solved my lifting dial problem with a product called Bondic. It's basically a glue-esque liquid that seals with UV light.
I just apply a little on the inside where the movement holder meets the case (on the opposite side of the crown) and then use the UV light it comes with to seal everything up.
Haven't had a single problem with any dial movement since finding this solution.
My vote is on greygreen rally as well!Looking for your point of view
Which strap?
Silver snake or greygreen rally
I feel like this would also look awesome in a straight up gold case.
Wish there was more options on Ali
Was it the Daytona looking case with the the "crystals" instead of the tachymeter?
If so, that really sucks because I really wanted to try it out!
