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The Vintage DateJust Thread
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Are you 100% sure about this?
And what is the difference between 603 and 604 crown? Which is more gen spec for 162xx?
Thank you
150% sure… I just put two of them a gold one and a stainless steel one each on a case. They fit perfectly.Are you 100% sure about this?
And what is the difference between 603 and 604 crown? Which is more gen spec for 162xx?
Thank you
I’ve put each of one of those on a raffle case… Purchase them for Ebay. Gold 603 and a stainless 604.
I’m getting in 3 DJ cases today. I just received 3 603/604 crowns. Will do a pic post or video and put that on here.
where do you got the end links? Genuine?I had this 16014 built by a member here:
Raffles DATEJUST case w cyclops
Raffles Onyx dial with gilt details
Raffles DJ Gilt Hands
Asian ETA 2824 - Edit: watch was sent back to put in a VS3135
raffles dwo
raffles jubilee bracelet with 555 end links
And do uyou need to drill the holes for fat springbars?
Endlinks came from raffles. No I haven’t drilled yet. Waiting for my drill press before I do that. It’s fine for now.
Where can I find the Italian bracelet?Hey there, is there a consensus on the topic Raffles bracelet vs the Italian bracelet from Mark? More specifically on the Oyster one.
I have a franken built with an SK case and a raffles oyster bracelet. My bracelet doesn't look very nice compared to gen in pictures (which it's absolutely fair given the price, I know.) and feels low quality in feel and finishing.
The thing is, mine is 4 years old, and from the more recent pictures I saw here it seems the raffles one apparently improved quality (as it happened to the case) at some point.
I'm debating whether it's worth spending $350 on an Italian one or just ordering a new Raffles one, which costs roughly 10% of that, and maybe the newer ones should be good enough.
Maybe some of you had both in hands and can share your thoughts on this?
Sharing one of my builds with you:
SK case, Gen dial, Clark crystal, Aftermarket crown and hands, VR3135 and raffles bracelet.
Does anyone know if 16030 engine turned bezel will fit raffles DJ case and if so what crystal needs to be used? Im sorry if this was asked.
Also, @nickelodeon your measurements of 27.62 for rehaut opening were spot on!! Thank you for sharing that information.
Thank you!
Also, @nickelodeon your measurements of 27.62 for rehaut opening were spot on!! Thank you for sharing that information.
Thank you!
Nice looking build! Where are the hands and crown from? I’m not happy with the hands I bought from eBay so I ordered a new set from aliX, but realized they are for 116234. Do you think they are any different from 16234 hands?
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Hello all, awesome builds! I am about to embark on my first vintage 16030 DJ build. Here's my part list so far:
Gen 16030 Linen dial
Gen engine turned bezel
Raffles case w/ movement spacer and jubilee bracelet
VS3135
NOS Swiss made Datejust replacement hands from the 1980s
This is what all I have ordered so far. Is there anything else I will definitely need? Will I need a different crystal to use the gen bezel, or will the crystal supplied with the Raffles case be ok? If I do need a new crystal, does anyone know if a DEEP crystal will work with the raffles case and vintage bezel? And finally, is there any source for open 6 and 9 date wheels for the VS3135? I know I could go gen but I'd rather not have to spend over $100 just for a date wheel. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Gen 16030 Linen dial
Gen engine turned bezel
Raffles case w/ movement spacer and jubilee bracelet
VS3135
NOS Swiss made Datejust replacement hands from the 1980s
This is what all I have ordered so far. Is there anything else I will definitely need? Will I need a different crystal to use the gen bezel, or will the crystal supplied with the Raffles case be ok? If I do need a new crystal, does anyone know if a DEEP crystal will work with the raffles case and vintage bezel? And finally, is there any source for open 6 and 9 date wheels for the VS3135? I know I could go gen but I'd rather not have to spend over $100 just for a date wheel. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
On open 6&9 DW eBay has these! $49
DATE DISC FOR ROLEX 3135 3155 3175 3185 OPEN 6 & 9 3135-16200 SERIF TOP QUALITY
I too am about to build a 16030, inspired by @Tony-Soprano 's build back on page 12 (gen silver dial w/gold sticks, gold hands and gen engine-turned bezel). I hope to be able to fit an acrylic xtal, for model accuracy.