The engine turned bezel really makes it look great.
Is the case really 10mm as described by Ken? Have you measured?
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Why did you go with the PT5000 clone? I was thinking of using a clone 2824 as recommended by Ken.
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The 34mm thread...the red-haired stepchild of the Oyster Perpetual family.
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Is the case really 10mm as described by Ken? Have you measured?
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Why did you go with the PT5000 clone? I was thinking of using a clone 2824 as recommended by Ken.
PT5000 (directly from manufacturer or reputable reseller) is one of the best Asian 2824 clones.
Hi guys, one question. Where do you get that pencil style hands for the airking? I'm unable to see them on raffles.
Also the acrylic cristal is from rafffles?? Thanks
Also the acrylic cristal is from rafffles?? Thanks
I wasn’t aware of that. Thank you for the info!
I guess buying the PT5000 from alix would be a fake?
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Here are my 34mm watches:
114200 & 14010
114200 & 14010
That 14010 looks amazing! Is it a gen dial?Here are my 34mm watches:
114200 & 14010
RolETA2824
Getting To Know The Place
Here is my 1500. It was my first four digit Rolex I’ve built a couple of years ago.
It gave me the bug for vintage Rolex.
It gave me the bug for vintage Rolex.
What are the specs?Here is my 1500. It was my first four digit Rolex I’ve built a couple of years ago.
It gave me the bug for vintage Rolex.
RolETA2824
Getting To Know The Place
- Gen case, case back; bezel
- Gen dial
- Gen crown tube and gen 24-600 Crown
- Aftermarket Sternkreuz 25-117 crystal
- Raffles hands
- Raffles DWO
- Raffle 19mm bracelet
- Movement ring Helenarou
- ETA2824 with H4 set
Curious how your build went? Aiming to build these exact specs except perhaps a jubilee with a hidden clasp (blasphemy!) because it looks better on my rather small wristNice to see that there is a 34mm thread!
I wish I hadn't tried on my colleagues 34mm Oyster Precision... ive never had a Rolex fit so snug on the wrist! Perfect dimension if you ask me. Now im hooked on the idea of owning one. I love the fact that it is a mechanical caliber, and that it is so thin (around 10mm).
My initial thought was to build an Oyster Precision 6426 , but I have to give up the idea because I can not find a mechanical movement and rep dial. So I have decided to try building a 34mm Air-King using only (preferably) parts from Raffles.
So far ive come to the conclusion that I need the following parts for my build. I'll be getting a 2824 movement from either raffles or alix, haven't decided on that yet. And I have to live with having a ghost date.
Is there anything you guys would recommend me to do different? Any ideas or input is highly appreciated.
Well I haven’t done anything yet
I’m thinking of selling some of my other reps before I embark on this. But I will definitely keep you guys updated here on the thread
Are you planning to make a raffles build? Curious to know.
I actually commissioned one from a member after lining up cart with the raffles part and coming to terms with the lack of my skill set. He ended up recommending the same exact part hah. Will see in a few weeks how it turns outWell I haven’t done anything yet
I’m thinking of selling some of my other reps before I embark on this. But I will definitely keep you guys updated here on the thread
Are you planning to make a raffles build? Curious to know.
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My Dad’s Old Tudor before and after. Now I am going to build it back up.
My Dad’s Old Tudor before and after. Now I am going to build it back up.
woah. A fire I assume?
looks like you have your work cut out for you. definitely take progress pics
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Yeah, my parents lost their house in a massive California fire back in 2017. I found a nice California dial on eBay that I’m going to try and grab for this build.