The Moonswatch metal mod aka Project Alaskswatch

[Pinion Minion]

Sorry to bother you again but what 3d print file are you talking about? No .stl found anywhere in this thread.

it's on the other thread:

Another Moonswatch metal case project

A mod I’ve been wanting to do ever since the moonswatch came out. I got a couple DHgate Moonswatches to play with. The cases were horrible…. But the dials were surprisingly nice! Got a pagani design speedmaster v5 and took some measurements and modeled and 3d printed a custom PE50 movement...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[usernamegg87]

Strangely the most recent corogut crown didn’t fit with the stem from the watch_77 moonswatch like my last built. where can i get a crown and stem for the build?

 

[Y Cymro]

Sorry to bother you again but what 3d print file are you talking about? No .stl found anywhere in this thread.

No problem.

As @Pinion Minion states, it’s on the other thread. Here’s the post:

Here is the STL. No guarantees... but it worked for me and my case.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6217860

There is a modified file which appeared later on the same thread, but I used the original so can’t comment which is better. The OG one works well, though needed 5 minutes with some sand paper to get a nice, slight clearance fit of the printed spacer in the caseback, allowing for the back to be tightened without turning the spacer radially against the pushers and stem as it tightened.
I don’t have a 3D printer so used a UK printer advertising on eBay with the username Reality 3D L.T.D. It cost a tenner.

 

[Caboose]

No problem.

As @Pinion Minion states, it’s on the other thread. Here’s the post:




There is a modified file which appeared later on the same thread, but I used the original so can’t comment which is better. The OG one works well, though needed 5 minutes with some sand paper to get a nice, slight clearance fit of the printed spacer in the caseback, allowing for the back to be tightened without turning the spacer radially against the pushers and stem as it tightened.
I don’t have a 3D printer so used a UK printer advertising on eBay with the username Reality 3D L.T.D. It cost a tenner.

My modified version is also available here, and this is the version I use in mind that works with the VK63 case I previously linked.

Moonswatch PE50 Modified Movement Ring by Caboose

Movement holder to fit the following case: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804707033900.htmlhttps://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804920413543.htmlV1 - Original design, unchamfered edges which sometimes caught when closed the casebackV2 - Chamfered edges, different logos for different regions...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[daveFish]

Hi,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I've have just finished designing a collar for the Sunon PE50 / VK63 case combo. The one that came with the case was a bit shallow/floppy.

This prints at 0.3mm draft settings with PLA, fits snugly and pushes down when the back is screwed on for a perfectly central fit.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIXeejVZ0skRk5ss0YBiFz2PJ2rqmdzL/view?usp=drive_link

Thanks
Dave

 

[DesertAdventures]

Hi,

Long time lurker, first time poster. I've have just finished designing a collar for the Sunon PE50 / VK63 case combo. The one that came with the case was a bit shallow/floppy.

This prints at 0.3mm draft settings with PLA, fits snugly and pushes down when the back is screwed on for a perfectly central fit.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iIXeejVZ0skRk5ss0YBiFz2PJ2rqmdzL/view?usp=drive_link

Thanks
Dave

Put it on thingiverse. Much easier

 

[Karbon74]

adding this here.

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! US $69.34 | 20mm 22mm 316L Solid Stainless Steel Watch Band for Omega Speedmaster Seamaster 300 600 Planet Ocean Strap 007 Bracelet Apollo1

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJbrfdn

the guy now puts a Speedmaster engrave option

 

[DesertAdventures]

adding this here.

Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! US $69.34 | 20mm 22mm 316L Solid Stainless Steel Watch Band for Omega Speedmaster Seamaster 300 600 Planet Ocean Strap 007 Bracelet Apollo1

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJbrfdn

the guy now puts a Speedmaster engrave option

Still need him to send a real picture. He’s refusing so far.

 

[Karbon74]

Still need him to send a real picture. He’s refusing so far.

listing is with "free returns"
So worst you send it back

 

[DesertAdventures]

listing is with "free returns"
So worst you send it back

Go for it I don’t buy anything on Ali that I might need to return.

 

[Karbon74]

i will when I get to this build
low priority though

 

[DesertAdventures]

i will when I get to this build
low priority though

I mostly don’t trust sellers who won’t send photos. Alllllll the other ones will give a whatsapp and send them there.

 

[usernamegg87]

Does anyone know what crown stem combo works for these aliexpress cases? I goofed up the crown

 

[Caboose]

Does anyone know what crown stem combo works for these aliexpress cases? I goofed up the crown

So the crown that came with the VK63 metal cases works great. I did order longer PE50 stems however as the ones on the Moonswatch were cut down too much.

 

[Pinion Minion]

So the crown that came with the VK63 metal cases works great. I did order longer PE50 stems however as the ones on the Moonswatch were cut down too much.

Indeed. You need to buy the pe50 4.00 USD movement to make the stem jjuuuusstt rriigght ..

 

[easy_beaching]

I was able to use the stem that came with the original. Also, for those who are on the fence about undertaking this, don't be! This took me all of 10 minutes and other than a pin vise for the crown removal from the stem (which isn't required). You just need to be careful when removing the movement as others have stated because the dial will hit the chrono pushers on the way out and it will pull off the dial and hands. Lift up on the opposite side to avoid this. Enjoy!

 

[Caboose]

Glad to hear you were able to use the stems from the original. I tried, but it ended up they were all too short. You must have gotten lucky. Note, that I do believe they do have a white bezel available if that is a better match for that watch, but good to see you have put my 3d printed movement holders to good use!

 

[easy_beaching]

Glad to hear you were able to use the stems from the original. I tried, but it ended up they were all too short. You must have gotten lucky. Note, that I do believe they do have a white bezel available if that is a better match for that watch, but good to see you have put my 3d printed movement holders to good use!

Planning one more build in an Omega branded case. The holder worked great, but just needed a little thickness. I didn't realize you used that inner ring from from the swatch rep, but used a 3M adhesive sticker on the case back (the opposite side still has the covering) that is spongy and it keeps the movement in place nicely.

 

[Caboose]

Planning one more build in an Omega branded case. The holder worked great, but just needed a little thickness. I didn't realize you used that inner ring from from the swatch rep, but used a 3M adhesive sticker on the case back (the opposite side still has the covering) that is spongy and it keeps the movement in place nicely.

I didn't use the inner black ring from the Moonswatch rep, I used a new wire bezel retaining spring inside the caseback. Prevents the movement holder from binding when you unscrew the caseback so you don't damage the dial. You could use the black metal ring and put it inside the caseback, that's not a bad idea! A spongy thing as you say (no adhesive) would work great and as a spring. That's perfect!

I've ordered more spring wire and will be making my own retention pieces for my future Moonswatch builds personally.

 

[DesertAdventures]

I used the stem from the moonswatch and had to trim it because it was too long…. I think my reps were reps of reps.