qjai89
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1601 crystal from AliExpress on a raffles case and bezel.
Had to remove the gasket to have it fit though.
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The Vintage DateJust Thread
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1601 crystal from AliExpress on a raffles case and bezel.
Had to remove the gasket to have it fit though.
AquaProd
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I think I found the link in this thread.
1601 crystal from AliExpress on a raffles case and bezel.
Had to remove the gasket to have it fit though.
Does it work with the 3135 date position?
qjai89
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qjai89
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My dial arrived today! I think this one works as a 16233 transitional dial but if anyone knows better let me know! Slipped it into a smooth ss case for the time being. Gotta order the gold hands and two tone case. Looks pretty sleek on a smooth ss case if i do say so myself. Too bad it's not correct with the gold markers.
This is a DD, not a DJ but it's a good video of a restoration of a vintage YG Day-Date 18038 complete with laser welding and lapping.
They're way different. instant tell. Color is similar, but the cut shape of the fluted bezel is completely off.
I guess it depends on how discerning an eye one has for seeing colors.... but here's a gen bezel & crown vs a raffles stock case (2836)
Look at where the bezel touches the glass. The "triangles" are sharper? if that's the way to describe them. Also a more pronounced yellow hue on the raffles. if you're used to seeing gen bezels, the raffles stands out a lot.I guess it depends on how discerning an eye one has for seeing colors.... but here's a gen bezel & crown vs a raffles stock case (2836)
Side profile should also provide a quick tell as the Raffles bezel doesn’t have the correct height (too tall?)