new aftermarket Datejust 16000 case

[trash3939]

 

[Rickroll]

Hey guys, sourcing parts for my build with this case and a VS 3135.

What are my options for sourcing hands that fit the VS 3135?

I've tried looking at StarTime but even though the hands say 3135, the specifications list the hand sizes as slightly off. (100/140/20)

I searched the forum and found the correct hand sizes:
1530/1570 auto 1.20 x 0.85 x 0.20 mm
3035/3135 auto 1.40 x 0.95 x 0.22 mm

 

[drvintage]

 

[intellects]

Hey guys, sourcing parts for my build with this case and a VS 3135.

What are my options for sourcing hands that fit the VS 3135?

I've tried looking at StarTime but even though the hands say 3135, the specifications list the hand sizes as slightly off. (100/140/20)

I searched the forum and found the correct hand sizes:
1530/1570 auto 1.20 x 0.85 x 0.20 mm
3035/3135 auto 1.40 x 0.95 x 0.22 mm

Quite a few people use CousinsUK’s hands. Get the Refill 11. They’re very good for the hand even though the second hand is more finicky to put on than with some AliX ones

 

[qjai89]

Hey guys, sourcing parts for my build with this case and a VS 3135.

What are my options for sourcing hands that fit the VS 3135?

I've tried looking at StarTime but even though the hands say 3135, the specifications list the hand sizes as slightly off. (100/140/20)

I searched the forum and found the correct hand sizes:
1530/1570 auto 1.20 x 0.85 x 0.20 mm
3035/3135 auto 1.40 x 0.95 x 0.22 mm

Rafflesdials

 

[qjai89]

Oops didn't realize raffles doesn't have 3135 hands

 

[Rickroll]

Thanks guys, got a deal on gen hands, dial, and bezel on eBay. Now looking for a gen yellow gold crown that will fit the crown tube that came with the case. Or maybe I will have to get a gen tube and crown.

 

[AyrtonThames]

My 16014 build is finally complete, the specs are:

Dr Vintage case
VS3135
Gen dial
Gen hands
Athaya crown and tube
Horween rally strap (will swap to a jubilee in the next days)



A very big "thank you" to Dr Vintage for all the support provided before and after the order

 

[drvintage]

Oh I love this dial

 

[matzemedia]

Thanks @drvintage for your nice case. Today I swithed my raffles case with the 16000 and it came out very nice. Especially the mount for the 3135 movement is a big improvement.

As usually I changed some small thing to get closer to gen:

• I slightly removed material from the horn to get it smaller at the top
• I thrilled the horn to 1.3 mm to fit the vintage spring bar (that was a mistake)
• removed 0,2mm from the crystal mount to fit the crystal completely
• removed a small circle on the movement mount ring

 

[drvintage]

Thanks @drvintage for your nice case. Today I swithed my raffles case with the 16000 and it came out very nice. Especially the mount for the 3135 movement is a big improvement.

As usually I changed some small thing to get closer to gen:

• I slightly removed material from the horn to get it smaller at the top
• I thrilled the horn to 1.3 mm to fit the vintage spring bar (that was a mistake)
• removed 0,2mm from the crystal mount to fit the crystal completely
• removed a small circle on the movement mount ring

Yeah I do the edges soften on all my builds too

 

[M.Jules]

New build:
16000 case
18k plated bezel
Gen crown
Gen dial
Vs3135
18k plated Swiss hands
Champagne date wheel

That is one stunning build!!

Do you have a link to this gorgeous bezel?

 

[drvintage]

That is one stunning build!!

Do you have a link to this gorgeous bezel?

I have a few platted bezels on stock if you need.