The Vintage DateJust Thread

[qjai89]

1601 crystal from AliExpress on a raffles case and bezel.

Had to remove the gasket to have it fit though.

 

[AquaProd]

1601 crystal from AliExpress on a raffles case and bezel.

Had to remove the gasket to have it fit though.

I think I found the link in this thread.
Does it work with the 3135 date position?

 

[qjai89]

I think I found the link in this thread.
Does it work with the 3135 date position?

This crystal has the cyclops at the gen/3135 position.

 

[qjai89]

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.

 

[qjai89]

I know alot of people swap out the raffles bezel for a gen bezel. Wondering if anyone has any pictures of the gen yellow gold bezel vs the raffles yellow gold bezel? Hoping to take a look side by side. Thanks!

 

[Geonor]

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.

 

[Ror]

I know alot of people swap out the raffles bezel for a gen bezel. Wondering if anyone has any pictures of the gen yellow gold bezel vs the raffles yellow gold bezel? Hoping to take a look side by side. Thanks!

They're way different. instant tell. Color is similar, but the cut shape of the fluted bezel is completely off.

 

[Timmer]

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)

 

[Ror]

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.

 

[intellects]

Side profile should also provide a quick tell as the Raffles bezel doesn’t have the correct height (too tall?)

 

[qjai89]

Two tone case arrived!

 

[qjai89]

Didn't like the hands so swapped them

 

[kiev4a]

I've found a grey 1601 dial with yellow gold index, with hands do you suggest i must use? White gold or yellow gold?
And where i can find a YG coronet (many dials that I've found have no coronet )

 

[VintageSubEnjoyer]

Bad lighting but just built a couple pieces before bed

 

[intellects]

Does anyone have experience with genuine 3135 versus rep hands? I currently got Cousins hands which are amazing for the price (<£5) but wondering if there’s any noticeable difference with going gen hands. I’ve got a 16200 build fyi. Also looking for a more gen spec smooth bezel if anyone knows a good source that doesn’t charge $200..

 

[VintageSubEnjoyer]

Does anyone have experience with genuine 3135 versus rep hands? I currently got Cousins hands which are amazing for the price (<£5) but wondering if there’s any noticeable difference with going gen hands. I’ve got a 16200 build fyi. Also looking for a more gen spec smooth bezel if anyone knows a good source that doesn’t charge $200..

Index dial above are rep hands, gen tritium hands on the linen dial.

 

[1016 lover]

Does anyone have experience with genuine 3135 versus rep hands? I currently got Cousins hands which are amazing for the price (<£5) but wondering if there’s any noticeable difference with going gen hands. I’ve got a 16200 build fyi. Also looking for a more gen spec smooth bezel if anyone knows a good source that doesn’t charge $200..

I have smooth bezel, but not sur it will fit saphire, if you want to plexy, it will work

 

[enok433]

My first build, original Rolex dial

Nh36 movement / hands and case
Bought a overlay that fit
An old acrylic Cristal and waiting for an gen to swap to

 

[Jdaced30]

1601 crystal from AliExpress on a raffles case and bezel.

Had to remove the gasket to have it fit though.

I looked everywhere but couldn‘t find the Aliexpress link. Could you Share the link? That crystal looks great!!

 

[Replicated]

I looked everywhere but couldn‘t find the Aliexpress link. Could you Share the link? That crystal looks great!!

You did sent me a PM yesterday, I replied to you 11 minutes later with the link.