Has Anybody Done a 38mm ROC CNC/Custom?

[SOLEX]

Hey Guys,

I know we have all been very excited with the new 26240 release, but until I get mine to try out, I just have a nagging feeling it just won't fit on my tiny 6.3 inch wrist. It might work, but in the event it does not, I would still love a top tier AP rep chrono for my daily use.

Right now, if you want a top tier chrono in 38mm you have to go the CNC route. I reached out to a supplier, and yes the 26315 is available to make with the proper 1185, SW dial, the works. However its a big expense to take a chance on, and having a lot of unanswered questions.

I was hoping to see if anybody has gone through this exercise, as I would love to see the results! Any other help when it comes to a CNC build is also greatly appreciated

 

[RollyAP]

Is this a recent development? I did see @grillbrill had posted a photo of a build that was supposedly a prototype. Are the CNC cases and SW dials now available for the 26315? Would be interested in a build if any TDs could confirm.

@TWM Concierge 1 @AMF

 

[SOLEX]

I believe the dial alone was something new, but I reached out to a dealer that said a 26315 CNC was indeed a possibility. 1185 movement is same as the one that goes into the 26331 CNC, I guess everything else is custom to those that want it

 

[grillbrill]

I believe the dial alone was something new, but I reached out to a dealer that said a 26315 CNC was indeed a possibility. 1185 movement is same as the one that goes into the 26331 CNC, I guess everything else is custom to those that want it

I'm seriously interested in this build but I haven't got funds for the custom route atm yet.

 

[AMF]

Are the CNC cases and SW dials now available for the 26315? Would be interested in a build if any TDs could confirm.

Yes , the 38mm ROC build can be done with some limitation in regards to the dials available.

 

[grillbrill]

Yes , the 38mm ROC build can be done with some limitation in regards to the dials available.

Thanks. Can you show such dials?

 

[SOLEX]

I'm seriously interested in this build but I haven't got funds for the custom route atm yet.

I can make the funds work, but scared to jump into something like that unless I see some actual examples/reviews. I did see the dial that was posted, thus what sparked my interest in getting into a 38mm CNC. Truth be told the 26331 CNCs were amazing, I do not expect anything less, but I rather not go that route if the 26240 exists. I am going to try a 26240 out, see how it goes, if it is too large I may just bite the bullet.

 

[grillbrill]

I can make the funds work, but scared to jump into something like that unless I see some actual examples/reviews. I did see the dial that was posted, thus what sparked my interest in getting into a 38mm CNC. Truth be told the 26331 CNCs were amazing, I do not expect anything less, but I rather not go that route if the 26240 exists. I am going to try a 26240 out, see how it goes, if it is too large I may just bite the bullet.

I have two 26331 CNC builds which are big for my wrist. So I have no doubt that the 38 mm ROC would be a perfect fit for me.

 

[SOLEX]

I have two 26331 CNC builds which are big for my wrist. So I have no doubt that the 38 mm ROC would be a perfect fit for me.

I do not mean to pry, but it would then make sense to sell 1 (or both?) and take the plunge on a 38mm so you can get what fits you best. I tried on a 38mm and it was nearly perfect for me, I tried the grey dial 26715 but for me it would be the white/blue dial on the 26315 so the CNC version and the dial need to be spot on for that kind of dough.

I am really unsure of the process, do you have to pay in full at first and just live with whatever comes out, or do you have the opportunity to put a deposit until you see QC photos of the case/bracelet, and then go to the next part of the project or cancel if you are not happy?

 

[grillbrill]

I do not mean to pry, but it would then make sense to sell 1 (or both?) and take the plunge on a 38mm so you can get what fits you best. I tried on a 38mm and it was nearly perfect for me, I tried the grey dial 26715 but for me it would be the white/blue dial on the 26315 so the CNC version and the dial need to be spot on for that kind of dough.

I am really unsure of the process, do you have to pay in full at first and just live with whatever comes out, or do you have the opportunity to put a deposit until you see QC photos of the case/bracelet, and then go to the next part of the project or cancel if you are not happy?

In the case of specific watch models (including some AP ROs) I wear big watches and I don't care what others think about it.

I think every options can work depending on the modder/dealer and on your relationship with them. I bought one of my 26331 reps fully pre-paid while the other was built from parts sourced by the modder and me.

 

[Watchfan12b]

Hey guys, as all of you here I really do want a 38mm as well Does any of you have information if the 26331 movement will fit a 38mm cnc case, because I think the most expensive part would have been the gen movement, and if the 26331 movement fits a 38mm could be made

 

[SOLEX]

In gen fom its the same movement, so yes you can do a CNC build.

 

[Watchfan12b]

In gen fom its the same movement, so yes you can do a CNC build.

So the movement in the apw 26331 will fit in a 38mm cnc case?

 

[SOLEX]

So the movement in the apw 26331 will fit in a 38mm cnc case?

Its a Daytona movement, but if you are going full CNC build, you might as well put a gen FC movement in there. I thought you were asking about gen, as the 2 gens use same movement.

 

[grillbrill]

So the movement in the apw 26331 will fit in a 38mm cnc case?

I think nobody knows it yet. I think a significant modding is necessary at least.

 

[Watchfan12b]

Its a Daytona movement, but if you are going full CNC build, you might as well put a gen FC movement in there. I thought you were asking about gen, as the 2 gens use same movement.

I have heard that the cnc builds with gen FC movement are going for about 8-10k and the movement itself is around 6-7k for which I may be wring but it would be much more cheaper if the full cnc build is made with the rep daytona movement

I think nobody knows it yet. I think a significant modding is necessary at least.

Well lets hope that some of the factories will soon release a good 38mm rep with the whita and blue dial.. this is my grail watch but 30-40k is too much in my opinion as gen.. was about to get ine a couple of times but than decided it is better to wait for a rep

 

[SOLEX]

I have heard that the cnc builds with gen FC movement are going for about 8-10k and the movement itself is around 6-7k for which I may be wring but it would be much more cheaper if the full cnc build is made with the rep daytona movement

Well lets hope that some of the factories will soon release a good 38mm rep with the whita and blue dial.. this is my grail watch but 30-40k is too much in my opinion as gen.. was about to get ine a couple of times but than decided it is better to wait for a rep

Got it- So maybe reach out to the builder/modder and ask if they can use Daytona movement modified/added date mechanism from the APW 26331, even if you have to buy an APW will only cost $600 and you can sell the parts afterwards.... or who knows maybe you like the 41mm size lol

 

[Watchfan12b]

Got it- So maybe reach out to the builder/modder and ask if they can use Daytona movement modified/added date mechanism from the APW 26331, even if you have to buy an APW will only cost $600 and you can sell the parts afterwards.... or who knows maybe you like the 41mm size lol

Unfortunately the 41mm will be too big for my wrist, I recently found a shitter I got probable 10-11 years ago and measured the lug to lug and it is the same as the 26331 and 26240 tried it and voilaaa.. it looks too big on my tiny wrist…