Ginault owner's comparison to reps?

[Gaspacho]

In the past I've bought a v6 and v7 directly from the guy, still have both. Lost interest in reps shortly after that, now I kinda regretted because only have heard of Ginault like 6 months ago and would have loved to get my hands on a brand new OR1 at decent prices. The SS unfortunately does nothing for me.

 

[HomeRye]

In the past I bought a v6 and v7 directly from the guy, still have both. Lost interest in reps shortly after that, now I kinda regret it because only have heard of Ginault like 6 months ago and would have loved to get my hands on a brand new OR1 at decent prices. The SS unfortunately does nothing for me.

For me the OR is a much nicer looking watch - though it was nice to see them trying something a bit different with the SS. I really like the brand, so will probably buy their next model, though no news yet on when that might happen, or what it might be. Usual rumours of a GMT, etc. but who knows. I think it will be a good fews years away.

 

[Gaspacho]

5 digit case + nautilus dial + ginault branding

Would be lovely to see the meltdown in watchuseek.

 

[elconquistador]

Purchased a Silent Service on WUS, it really is great, but only made me want an Ocean Rover II more. So now I have one of those on the way.

 

[Gaspacho]

I would take a blue bezel OR2 in a heartbeat if it was at the same prices as the SS. The blue bezel no date is just perfect.

 

[sgt.njoy]

My OR won't tick anymore Should I get it serviced or get a movement replacement?

 

[HomeRye]

My OR won't tick anymore Should I get it serviced or get a movement replacement?

I’d get it serviced. The original movement is part of the watch history for me, so I’d go that route first.

I’d send it to one of the watch smiths on this forum.

 

[WatchSmith.US]

My OR won't tick anymore Should I get it serviced or get a movement replacement?

If it’s ETA or Sellita I would repair it. If it’s the first gen clone they were calling an in-house movement I would replace it.

 

[sgt.njoy]

If it’s ETA or Sellita I would repair it. If it’s the first gen clone they were calling an in-house movement I would replace it.

@WatchSmith.US When I look at the movement certificate it only mentions Caliber 7275 Movement 0mm:26mm Movement Thickness:4.65mm. Could this be an in-house movement?

 

[HomeRye]

@WatchSmith.US When I look at the movement certificate it only mentions Caliber 7275 Movement 0mm:26mm Movement Thickness:4.65mm. Could this be an in-house movement?

Yes, that's their in-house movement. ETA 2824-2 clone.

Ginault Caliber 7275 Watch Movement

Ginault caliber 7275 automatic movement in Ginault Ocean Rover watches. The Ocean Rover is a microbrand Rolex Sub homage dive watch. Specs and controversy...

calibercorner.com

 

[WatchSmith.US]

@WatchSmith.US When I look at the movement certificate it only mentions Caliber 7275 Movement 0mm:26mm Movement Thickness:4.65mm. Could this be an in-house movement?

Get a new Sellita SW200-1 and replace the 7275. You will also have to swap out the H4 pinion set and datewheel. Sometimes you can order the H4 set but seems like every time I try they're out of stock.

 

[sgt.njoy]

I want to try different bezel inserts, but aftermarket inserts come with the standard white pearl. Given I have the sand lume version I want to make the pearl the same color or close to it. I know I have weird OCD... I've heard about putting it in the baking oven and pearl would burn. Has anyone actually tried this method and how the result turned out?

 

[sgt.njoy]

@KJ2020 do you have any good experience with ageing the peal?

 

[APjumbo]

@KJ2020 do you have any good experience with ageing the peal?

Can’t remember who said it but I’m sure someone one here popped the pearl out and hit with heat (like a lighter)
Never tried myself.

 

[APjumbo]

@KJ2020 do you have any good experience with ageing the peal?

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Best aftermarket hands for a Rolex 16800 build?

Hi guys I am in the process of collecting parts for Rolex 16800 build. I have a genuine dial that is a gloss turned matt. I am on the look out for hands. Wondering on thoughts for best hands to use. I hear star time a decent? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance guys.

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[KJ2020]

Post number 8

Best aftermarket hands for a Rolex 16800 build?

Hi guys I am in the process of collecting parts for Rolex 16800 build. I have a genuine dial that is a gloss turned matt. I am on the look out for hands. Wondering on thoughts for best hands to use. I hear star time a decent? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance guys.

forum.replica-watch.info

Bro if you tap on the post # itself it will give you a direct link

Best aftermarket hands for a Rolex 16800 build?

Hi guys I am in the process of collecting parts for Rolex 16800 build. I have a genuine dial that is a gloss turned matt. I am on the look out for hands. Wondering on thoughts for best hands to use. I hear star time a decent? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance guys.

forum.replica-watch.info

@sgt.njoy Yes heat is probably the best way. I've done a few by baking in the oven or frying in a pan on stove top. Experiment with a junk insert as it's a bit unpredictable!

 

[sgt.njoy]

Post number 8

Best aftermarket hands for a Rolex 16800 build?

Hi guys I am in the process of collecting parts for Rolex 16800 build. I have a genuine dial that is a gloss turned matt. I am on the look out for hands. Wondering on thoughts for best hands to use. I hear star time a decent? Any thoughts? Thanks in advance guys.

forum.replica-watch.info

My god. My hand skills sucks, so I would completely melt the bezel lol

 

[Alex_6ix]

if I could source an OR1 would it still be a good option as a base to build a Franken 16610LN?

id probably use:

VS3135 - Can this fit? would I need to send teh watch case out to make it fit?
Gen Dial
Gen crystal
Gen date wheel
Gen hands
Gen insert

good idea if $ was no object?

 

[Reaps]

if I could source an OR1 would it still be a good option as a base to build a Franken 16610LN?

id probably use:

VS3135 - Can this fit? would I need to send teh watch case out to make it fit?
Gen Dial
Gen crystal
Gen date wheel
Gen hands
Gen insert

good idea if $ was no object?

No a Vietnam case or TC case is better.

 

[5digit4ever]

No a Vietnam case or TC case is better.

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