Beginning my 6538 Build…

[Globemaster_98]

I also put a slighly smaller strap because it was the only one I had in hand. But I like that the bars are showing.

What a nice watch, what a build!

 

[Jip7645]

To update this build thread, I ended up buying the AliExpress case that @369mafia shared in another thread. The shape is very nice, but the lug holes are too far to the edges to be drilled to 1.2mm/1.3mm. As a result, I used the bezel off that $29 case and installed it on my Raffles build.

The bottom of the bezel has teeth that need to be sanded off (180 grit sandpaper), and then I went around the edges of the bezel with the same grit to give it some wear. Then I heated it up with a torch, and brassed it with a wire wheel. Photos below, but I think this greatly adds to the appearance of the build having a more gen-like bezel design. The brass still needs to tarnish a bit as this was just completed last night!

Is this case still on Ali? I’d like to get that bezel to put on the raffles case, thanks

 

[DeLoMan]

Is this case still on Ali? I’d like to get that bezel to put on the raffles case, thanks

It is!
I just found this on AliExpress: $40.16 | NH34 Case 39MM Men Watch Case Unidirectional Rotation Green Luminous Stainles Steel Case for NH34 NH35 NH36 Movement

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqKjio7

 

[Jip7645]

It is!
I just found this on AliExpress: $40.16 | NH34 Case 39MM Men Watch Case Unidirectional Rotation Green Luminous Stainles Steel Case for NH34 NH35 NH36 Movement

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqKjio7

Thankyou

 

[DeLoMan]

Tossed it on my wrist today for the first time in a while.

 

[DeLoMan]

 

[Jip7645]

Thanks @DeLoMan this thread inspired me to do another build, and thanks for the bezel tip!

 

[DeLoMan]

Beautiful!!!

 

[trash3939]

I too read this thread and wanted to create one.

I have only submariners so I wanted a watch that was a little different so I decided on the 6541 Milligauss.

 

[trash3939]

 

[trash3939]

 

[EQUES38]

great job but what aging teechnical ways do you use

 

[Hec]

I too read this thread and wanted to create one.

I have only submariners so I wanted a watch that was a little different so I decided on the 6541 Milligauss.

Specs??

 

[EQUES38]

je souhaite faire egalement une milguass vintage avec Raffles mais je ne trouve pas les aiguilles correspondantes

 

[trash3939]

Specs??

This watch is,

Aliexpress case
NH38 movement
Raffles dial
Raffles riveted bracelet
Raffles time bezel insert
Raffles Time lightning second hand
Ali Express dolphin hands

Inexpensive construction.

 

[trash3939]

great job but what aging teechnical ways do you use

The dial was lightly sprayed with matte spray, blurred with Tamiya's Weathering Master, and sprayed again with matte spray.

The bezel was scorched with a torch lighter, and the bezel insert was lightly rubbed with sandpaper and soaked in bleach.

 

[champagnesky]

This watch is,

Aliexpress case
NH38 movement
Raffles dial
Raffles riveted bracelet
Raffles time bezel insert
Raffles Time lightning second hand
Ali Express dolphin hands

Inexpensive construction.

Link to the case?

 

[trash3939]

Link to the case?

https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045229923.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.78.3f2b1802KfpqH0&gatewayAdapt=glo2jpn

 

[champagnesky]

https://ja.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045229923.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.78.3f2b1802KfpqH0&gatewayAdapt=glo2jpn

Doesent seem to work

 

[Hec]

Doesent seem to work

He encontrado esto en AliExpress: 48,84€ | Caja de reloj de 39MM para NH34, rotación unidireccional, caja de relojes de acero inoxidable luminosa verde para movimiento NH35 NH36

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EzFTTG8