Anyone build their own watch from the aliexpress kits?

[derjenigewelcher]

the only set I like from them is the constellation. Have not found any other that I fancied.
Any other that you liked ?

I built some 40mm subs and 2 41mm subs.
they sell standart quality, like noob v10. and when you talk with her, they source fake clean sets.
or she even sells CLEAN stickers or BTF stickers to fake your build lol

 

[Karbon74]

I am dreaming of the day she decides to make some 34 to 36 vintages…but I don’t think that will happen

 

[derjenigewelcher]

I am dreaming of the day she decides to make some 34 to 36 vintages…but I don’t think that will happen

She just is a regular seller of parts. also has electronic stores and whatever. assembling 5usd, was mentioned here also before.

 

[Nomad_94]

it has the Omega branding embossed on the underside...but it's not the best "leather"
PM me when you buy, I will send you a link to a slightly better strap with Omega branding...
but if you really like the watch, it's worth putting a good handmade alligator on it.

I build one for me, but the long lugs killed it for me. If you have a wrist >17cm, then it's just an awesome piece. I sold two and the buyers were super happy

I'm right above 17cm so that sounds like a good deal for me. I figured that would be the case for the strap.

 

[2005 Seadweller]

Here’s the completed build

 

[Nomad_94]

Here’s the completed build

Very nice! Looks clean.

 

[2005 Seadweller]

Very nice! Looks clean.

Thank you it’s my 1st!
Very fun hobby

 

[Karbon74]

it's nice !
would deserve some ageing to give it some more character

 

[Nomad_94]

it's nice !
would deserve some ageing to give it some more character

Is there an accepted method to doing so? I wouldn't mind aging a dial I have sitting around.

 

[Karbon74]

Is there an accepted method to doing so? I wouldn't mind aging a dial I have sitting around.

if you are ready to invest a few hours of reading , you will learn everything you need here

The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

Not sure if one is already going but all other rolexes get an appreciation thread expect the 1016. It’s such a classy watch.. here is one I just purchased. Love all versions of this watch.. I have another waiting to be built. What I love about the tropic dial is the color changing depending on...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[Nomad_94]

if you are ready to invest a few hours of reading , you will learn everything you need here

The 1016: The Under Appreciated Thread

Not sure if one is already going but all other rolexes get an appreciation thread expect the 1016. It’s such a classy watch.. here is one I just purchased. Love all versions of this watch.. I have another waiting to be built. What I love about the tropic dial is the color changing depending on...

forum.replica-watch.info

Haha that's a lot to go through but I'll check it out for sure.

 

[2005 Seadweller]

My next build

 

[2005 Seadweller]

 

[Nomad_94]

My next build

I don't think I have seen a cyclops like that before. Is it a vintage styled case? I like the look of that fractal color dial.

 

[Karbon74]

@Nomad_94
just finished this

 

[Karbon74]

i gave the dial a slight tarnish so that it takes that light cream vs silver

The hands got a touch of 12000 sandpaper to take just a bit of the shine off

the case has been lightly aged to make it credible as a 60y old watch that has been worn

the overall idea is a dress watch that has aged gracefully, worn but kept in a box when not on the wrist

 

[Got20Mate]

Here’s the completed build

Great work that, inspired me to get my backside in gear

 

[Paglia Orba]

I’m in the process of building a Retro Submariner style watch with a NH35 movement

You can find better assorted hands for NH35 movement.

 

[TESLA760]

If you build your own watch, do you send yourself QC pics ?

 

[Karbon74]

If you build your own watch, do you send yourself QC pics ?

We are the worst and most anal about it.