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Rolex DateJust 15000 - My first build

mead861

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I'm new to the forum so I thought I would post my first Rolex build.
I started with a Gen Rolex 15000 case, dial, crown and bracelet. I used a hangzhou 6460 movement (eta 2836 clone) with rolex rep. hands. The movement was set in place by using a Raffles #2 movement ring. This fit the case very well. The next step was to remove the dial feet from the dial and glue or secure the dial to the movement ring. I next used a datewheel overlay with Rolex font so the date would line up with the Gen dial. I ordered a vintage 60's bracelet, not correct for the watch was still Gen and I got a great deal on it. I should also note that I had to order a seconds hand with a 1mm post because the cannon pinion on hangzhou is recessed.
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DVNE

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Excellent work! Congrats and wear it in good health!

(perhaps age the lume of the hands by tinting it with coffee or tea?) or leave it as is for the just serviced look.
 

mead861

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I'm not sure if I'll sell it or not. I'm enjoying it right now
 

pompompurin

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don't sell it lol, there surely would be a lot of sentimental value attached to your first build :D
 

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Oh man that looks sweet! :) I would keep it since its your first build! :)
 

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Nice job! Is that a silver dial that turned to oyster cream? I've got a 1500 where that happened.