The Vintage DateJust Thread

[Replicated]

This is de plexi I bought:

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006882167652.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.14e261d7Hx8HBy&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

I didn't had to do any modifications to this bezel or plexi. Really nice quality for the price!

I do not know the dimensions, sorry!

 

[intellects]

Does the new version of Raffles 2824 case still need widening of the reheat to fit a gen dial?

 

[Rolexmike69]

Does the new version of Raffles 2824 case still need widening of the reheat to fit a gen dial?

Yes I had to do it. Not by much and a dremmel With a sanding drum works amazing. There’s a few posts on this thread with dimension details.

Here’s what I found on here.

 

[qjai89]

This is de plexi I bought:

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005006882167652.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.14e261d7Hx8HBy&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2nld

I didn't had to do any modifications to this bezel or plexi. Really nice quality for the price!

I do not know the dimensions, sorry!

Looks amazing! Did you just press it in?

 

[icqmtl77]

Oh! Nice watches ... nice thread! Here a picuture of my franken 16030 with VS 3135 movement



Full build story.

This is sick!!! Awesome dial!!

 

[intellects]

Yes I had to do it. Not by much and a dremmel With a sanding drum works amazing. There’s a few posts on this thread with dimension details.

Here’s what I found on here.

Thank you for the info. I'll use a gen dial with a 3135 clone so knowing the exact diameter is very useful.

 

[Replicated]

Looks amazing! Did you just press it in?

Yes, used a generic AliX crystal press. Worked really well!

 

[qjai89]

Yes, used a generic AliX crystal press. Worked really well!

Nice! I'm really tempted to do this as well but I only have the raffles dial for the 2836. So worried about the Cyclops alignment.

 

[goodpm]

Where are you all buying VS3135 movements from? I'm seeing prices from $30-$110 on AliExpress. This will be my first 3135 purchase and I want to make sure I'm buying the right movement.

 

[Rolexmike69]

Where are you all buying VS3135 movements from? I'm seeing prices from $30-$110 on AliExpress. This will be my first 3135 purchase and I want to make sure I'm buying the right movement.

AliExpress

 

[Rolexmike69]

Does anyone know if Gen 18k WG fluted bezels are marked on the back?
In other words, how can you verify if a fluted bezel is genuine?

 

[RDRoss]

Does anyone know if Gen 18k WG fluted bezels are marked on the back?
In other words, how can you verify if a fluted bezel is genuine?

None of the ones I have had had any brand marks.

 

[turbo911]

Franken 16200

 

[Rolexmike69]

Franken 16200

That’s sweet!!!

 

[Rolexmike69]

Franken 16200

Can you break down the parts you used?

 

[goodpm]

AliExpress

Right, but just the cheapest you can find or from a specific shop known for quality/reliability?

 

[turbo911]

Can you break down the parts you used?

yes sure, i can try since i built it 10 years ago :
gen case, gen bezel, gen crystal, gen dial, gen hands (not 100% sure cant remember), gen crown and tube, gen endlinks, gen bracelet
eta movement + holder, rep datewheel

 

[Rolexmike69]

yes sure, i can try since i built it 10 years ago :
gen case, gen bezel, gen crystal, gen dial, gen hands (not 100% sure cant remember), gen crown and tube, gen endlinks, gen bracelet
eta movement + holder, rep datewheel

Bet prices are still the same for most of those parts. lol

 

[Rolexmike69]

Right, but just the cheapest you can find or from a specific shop known for quality/reliability?

I buy from shops that have a good amount sold and good feedback. It’s China…but AX has been pretty reliable imo

Maybe someone else has better feedback.

 

[turbo911]

Bet prices are still the same for most of those parts. lol

hehe, thats the reason i do not buy parts for building frankens anymore. its not worth it.