-
Tired of adverts on RWI? - Subscribe by clicking HERE and PMing Trailboss for instructions and they will magically go away!
EBAY / Ali express case set review
- Thread starter 369mafia
- Start date
I take this opportunity to ask a few questions since my next project is this watch:
I have the materials on the way, to aged the dial I talked to @DeLoMan and I will use "tamiya", what do you advise to fix that makeup and that it does not move, spray lacquer?
@369mafia what did you do to modify the tabs you comment?
Thanks!
I have the materials on the way, to aged the dial I talked to @DeLoMan and I will use "tamiya", what do you advise to fix that makeup and that it does not move, spray lacquer?
@369mafia what did you do to modify the tabs you comment?
Thanks!
I will take this opportunity to answer both questions.
once you apply the weathering paint. use a dust blower to blow away any loose particles of the paint and what remains will stick to the dial It can be disturbed it touched but once you have the dial on the movement and the hands on the dial, it is unlikely anything will come in contact with the surface of the dial to disturb the finish
I tried sealing it in with a clear coat and the weathering disappeared. not sure if it was the moisture of the spray or the chemicals but the beautiful weathering pattern had disappeared. so I wiped it clean and redid it. the beauty of raffles dials, is that they are durable . so if you mess up or go overboard with the weathering , you can rinse it off with warm water and try again.
because the case is designed for NH movements they use a fitted movement holder and dont use tabs and screws to hold in place. you need to trim a pair of movement tabs and give them a slight bend so that they will fit into the gap of the case to hold in place. not anything different on how to mount an eta you just need to adjust the tabs is all.
most recent weathering on a 1016 mk2 dial
This Ali case is really great! I got mine last month and directly ordered a second. The most cases are designed for 2836 cases and the crown is out for the middle. This one is a rare cases that fits 2824 movement and has the crown in the middle.If you are cutting a new M4 gear, you can use the 8 mm crown from Athaya.
I couldn’t wait for a 6536 dial. I had to try it out and am not disappointed. 
Glued in the 116 crystal. No issues i like the beveled edge of the crystal for a change instead of the domed piece. However i think i could round over the wdge on this crystal a bit to give it some curve. Perhaps in the future.
Aged the case and enlarged lug holes.
Aged the bezel expecting to see some brass but nothing yet. Will try heat next when im back at my shop where my torch is The wear on the bezel make it look well worn
Did a bit more shaping and softening of the mid case
Overall very pleased with this case set. A great economical option for a viet case set with litte work. I am satisfied with the appearance at present however if you were so inclined. I could remove more material from the mid case and really thin it out which would be a suitable case for a 6205 or wven early tudor small crown subs. 7924 7928.
Some final pics to show those curves and flanks and the completed piece for now.
This was a fu. Project and will provide pick up a couple more for future builds.
Glued in the 116 crystal. No issues i like the beveled edge of the crystal for a change instead of the domed piece. However i think i could round over the wdge on this crystal a bit to give it some curve. Perhaps in the future.
Aged the case and enlarged lug holes.
Aged the bezel expecting to see some brass but nothing yet. Will try heat next when im back at my shop where my torch is The wear on the bezel make it look well worn
Did a bit more shaping and softening of the mid case
Overall very pleased with this case set. A great economical option for a viet case set with litte work. I am satisfied with the appearance at present however if you were so inclined. I could remove more material from the mid case and really thin it out which would be a suitable case for a 6205 or wven early tudor small crown subs. 7924 7928.
Some final pics to show those curves and flanks and the completed piece for now.
This was a fu. Project and will provide pick up a couple more for future builds.
Great job! I just ordered one to upgrade my Raffles case.I couldn’t wait for a 6536 dial. I had to try it out and am not disappointed.
Glued in the 116 crystal. No issues i like the beveled edge of the crystal for a change instead of the domed piece. However i think i could round over the wdge on this crystal a bit to give it some curve. Perhaps in the future.
Aged the case and enlarged lug holes.
Aged the bezel expecting to see some brass but nothing yet. Will try heat next when im back at my shop where my torch is The wear on the bezel make it look well worn
Did a bit more shaping and softening of the mid case
Overall very pleased with this case set. A great economical option for a viet case set with litte work. I am satisfied with the appearance at present however if you were so inclined. I could remove more material from the mid case and really thin it out which would be a suitable case for a 6205 or wven early tudor small crown subs. 7924 7928.
Some final pics to show those curves and flanks and the completed piece for now.
This was a fu. Project and will provide pick up a couple more for future builds.
Definitely would be a great base for a 6542. The only trick will be to find an acrylic insert that fits the bezel. I know of a few sources buy have yet to confirm the fit.
Amazing!I couldn’t wait for a 6536 dial. I had to try it out and am not disappointed.
Glued in the 116 crystal. No issues i like the beveled edge of the crystal for a change instead of the domed piece. However i think i could round over the wdge on this crystal a bit to give it some curve. Perhaps in the future.
Aged the case and enlarged lug holes.
Aged the bezel expecting to see some brass but nothing yet. Will try heat next when im back at my shop where my torch is The wear on the bezel make it look well worn
Did a bit more shaping and softening of the mid case
Overall very pleased with this case set. A great economical option for a viet case set with litte work. I am satisfied with the appearance at present however if you were so inclined. I could remove more material from the mid case and really thin it out which would be a suitable case for a 6205 or wven early tudor small crown subs. 7924 7928.
Some final pics to show those curves and flanks and the completed piece for now.
This was a fu. Project and will provide pick up a couple more for future builds.
dial is from Raffles but handset is Helenarou? Looks great for me
Found some listings on Ali for "Resin" inserts, but they all seem to have Submariner, rather than GMT markings. Couldn't find anything searching for "plastic" or "bakelite."
Sometimes finding what you need is a function of how well you translate what you think was originally entered by the seller, and running it through the mental "Google translate" filter.
And just like that, reps have led me to a new skill I need to master, lol.
forum.replica-watch.info
Bakelite Inserts (Pic Heavy)
Hi folks, This is a repost from RWG. I would have posted it here earlier but my account was just restored. Anyway - I would like to offer a special thanks toBart CordellandNCRichor providing me with all the measurements and moral support that I needed to complete this project. For the past...
forum.replica-watch.info
I believe he sells his inserts on ebay. Or at least used to.And just like that, reps have led me to a new skill I need to master, lol.
Bakelite Inserts (Pic Heavy)
Hi folks, This is a repost from RWG. I would have posted it here earlier but my account was just restored. Anyway - I would like to offer a special thanks toBart CordellandNCRichor providing me with all the measurements and moral support that I needed to complete this project. For the past...
And finally, change crystal or polish cyclops? I have read about clarks but not sure what did you do,
thanks
Helenrou offers one and I think it would fit this bezel Your in luck!And just like that, reps have led me to a new skill I need to master, lol.
Bakelite Inserts (Pic Heavy)
Hi folks, This is a repost from RWG. I would have posted it here earlier but my account was just restored. Anyway - I would like to offer a special thanks toBart CordellandNCRichor providing me with all the measurements and moral support that I needed to complete this project. For the past...
Aftermarket Rolex Vintage GMT-Master 6542 Bakelite Insert
www.helenarou.com
Clarks offers one its is called T38
I just sanded off the cyclops on my crystal
To Fit Rolex Crystal Ref. 25-38 38 Tropic 38 T-38 "CLARK" | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for To Fit Rolex Crystal Ref. 25-38 38 Tropic 38 T-38 "CLARK" at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.ca
Hello,Update:
Swapped the guts from the raffles case into enay case it and they fit. No problem. In fact the rehaut is slightly larger so you see a bit more of the swiss and a bir more area ourside the chapter ring
movement holder fits
Tabs need to be modified to fit the case. Slight variation to the raffles. Probably since the case is intended for nh movements.
Its just a moke up but overall i do like it morw than the raffles case. Its every so slightly more svelte Other than that. Not much difference.
The raffles 8mm crown doesn’t fit. You will need to swap in the tube.
Crown is the same that includes eBay case?