Does anyone on here assemble custom Explorer clones?

[CorieExplorer]

I was looking at raffle dials and found the parts I’d use- but I have no skill- I also don’t have any tools besides the the basic screw drivers/push pin/amazon basic tool kits. They’re more for repair I think.

I’d love to get a vintage style 36mm explorer with the correct Swiss 2824 style movement and hollow weight matching bracelet. I don’t care if it’s acrylic or a glass crystal. I just want it to look NOS but have gold hands and the old glossy style dial.

 

[CorieExplorer]

Does anyone “build to order” on here or should I just buy the parts and take a gamble with the local watch maker guy in my area?

 

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[CorieExplorer]

So I’ve ordered all the parts except the movement, I’m wondering if someone in the north east USA can assemble it for me?

I don’t really have the tools to put it all together.

 

[Zaus]

Hi, what exact parts did you order? What prices?
I'm interesting to assemble Explorer II 16570 polar too. I'm in Europe, so maybe there are any assemblers in Europe? Maybe assemblers have their own left over parts which will be good for such new build?

 

[Winni1611]

Hi bro, there is an awesome builder esp. concerning old explorer like 1016 who is based in Canada.
Take a look at @369mafia Building a vintage watch is not only assembling the parts but most important, working on case, dial and hands
to age them and make them look genspec.

 

[joeyc]

Hi bro, there is an awesome builder esp. concerning old explorer like 1016 who is based in Canada.
Take a look at @369mafia Building a vintage watch is not only assembling the parts but most important, working on case, dial and hands
to age them and make them look genspec.

Oh yes he’s great!

 

[Nathanwatch44]

see the @kilowattore side he does an incredible job

 

[dpd3672]

Search for the 1016 underappreciated thread and clear your calendar...we can turn you into Gerald Genta in a couple hours.

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...

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[Karbon74]

Search for the 1016 underappreciated thread and clear your calendar...we can turn you into Gerald Genta in a couple hours.

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...

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the proof

 

[Karbon74]

Hi, what exact parts did you order? What prices?
I'm interesting to assemble Explorer II 16570 polar too. I'm in Europe, so maybe there are any assemblers in Europe? Maybe assemblers have their own left over parts which will be good for such new build?

@manodeoro

 

[Nathanwatch44]

@manodeoro[/US
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the proof

the little white spots make it so unique, on the other hand your glass is not a sapphire because on mine it is a plexi

 

[Winni1611]

My newest build. Love these honeycomb dials

 

[Karbon74]

the little white spots make it so unique, on the other hand your glass is not a sapphire because on mine it is a plexi

acrylic tropic 19 indeed
It's not white spots. It's texture. the spots are light reflections that change when you move the dial

 

[Nathanwatch44]

acrylic tropic 19 indeed
It's not white spots. It's texture. the spots are light reflections that change when you move the dial

Ôh ok sorry

 

[Karbon74]

Ôh ok sorry

It's fine
I like the white spots look too.

 

[Nathanwatch44]

It's fine
I like the white spots look too.

mine looks a little too new for my taste

https://clickpix.org/image/IMG-7824.H0d9y4%0Ahttps://clickpix.org/image/IMG-7826.H0d1Hj

 

[Nathanwatch44]

<img src="https://images.clickpix.org/H0d9y4.jpeg" alt="H0d9y4.jpeg" border="0">
<img src="https://images.clickpix.org/H0d1Hj.jpeg" alt="H0d1Hj.jpeg" border="0">

 

[Karbon74]

mine looks a little too new for my taste

https://clickpix.org/image/IMG-7824.H0d9y4%0Ahttps://clickpix.org/image/IMG-7826.H0d1Hj

pic does not work

 

[Nathanwatch44]