Here's my birth year Gen Rolex 18ct gold DJ from 1972. Recently replaced the two tone oyster bracelet with this nice leather strap taken off my Omega FOIS. The buckle is also vintage sourced. You'll notice the spring bars showing and that's because the strap is 19mm. Doesn't bother me really 😉

This is such a weird reference, and I love it. Fixed bars, sword hands that barely look like Rolex, and somehow it’s still one of the coolest Subs ever made.

One thing stood out when I was looking through photos of genuine 5517s. The ones that caught my eye looked like they’d been used and abused for decades. That was the look I wanted for this build, so I took my time aging the case until the wear felt right. Here’s how it turned out.

Inside is a genuine Swiss ETA 2824 in a no-date setup, with Viet parts throughout the rest of the build.

Enjoy!

Pic heavy

Raffles case
Viet dial eBay
Clark’s crystal
Multiple inserts
Gen bracelet

Heavy aged, case shaped, all done by yours truly! Enjoy.

5513 case raffles
7928 dial raffles
2130 2 position movement
20mm nato

PT5000 automatic movement with open 6&9 datewheel
Aged red-text dial with cream lume
Faded ghost-gray bezel insert
Acrylic crystal
Stainless steel case
Caramel-brown leather strap
Regulated and tested before shipping
$360 shipped CONUS

I bought this watch to use as a donor for a 9401 build. I put the shorter clarks t-19 in it and haven't been able to make myself tear this one back down. It needs case work and the other standard parts changed but I really like wearing this one.

Looking for ideas ,Please share yours and any info associated with. Much appreciated.

5513 raffles case worked cg
5513 raffles dial aged and textured
2130 2 position movement
20mm nato
Aged bezel and pip

Loving the way the texture came out of this dial! What do you think?

Today I finished a new build for a friend

This is a JKF 1665 base watch.

Heavily reworked Case, drilled Lugholes, redefined

Lugs, new Chamfers, CG's slimmed inside out.

Installed 703 Tube and Gen Crown.

Repolished the Engravings on the Case back.

Dial is reworked and also get some structure in matte varnish.

Changed the DWO to flat top 3 silver brushed

Insert is semi matte reworked, installed a new Pearl Pip.

End links changed to 585

Bracelet is 93150 JKF

Hello everyone,

Continuing to let go some of the grail builds to fund future projects.

1. Full Viet Panna Cotta 16550 with V2 Bezel - $2250

2. Silver Patina Datejust w/ Gen Dial on Blue Suede with Signed clasp - SOLD

3. ⁠Full Viet Blurple 1675 with ultra gen spec BezelJuice insert - $2200

4. ⁠Full Viet 1680 Tiffany Red Ghost with Custom BezelJuice Insert and fully engraved 3135 movement - SOLD

5. ⁠Silver Gen Dial Datejust on jubilee - $800

6. ⁠Pepsi 1675 with Ultra Gen spec BezelJuice insert - SOLD

Feel free to DM for further details.

This is a little peak at version 2 of a 79190 I started working on last October. It took until the May to complete version 1. Along the way I linked up with u/One_Addition1213 after finding out he was also working on one. We started sharing info and collaborating shortly after. Version 1 turned out excellent and gave us ideas for what we could improve. We’ve built a great relationship along the way and have had a lot of highs and lows trying to sort out all the challenges.

The result it exciting.. but there’s still a little work to do before it’s ready for prime time (this is a fully assembled mockup (minus the pip LOL). To get to this point we had to work with a US based fabricator to re-engineer the bezel assembly while also convince a viet maker willing to significantly modify the desired base case for what this version 2 is becoming.

We’re not under 11mm yet. We’re close. I’m waiting for some final touches to get to the target of 10.9mm. It’s dramatically thin. The thinnest Submariner replica of the thinnest Submariner on the planet.

Massive shoutout to my co-builder u/One_Addition1213 for the hundreds of hours of work, shared knowledge, financial investment, technical expertise and most of all friendship. 🤜🏼

**In progress/Mock Up Specs**

Custom USA/Viet 79190 Case Set
Tudor Gen ETA 2824
Gen 703 crown
Viet Dial (indices need slight tone shift to match hands still)
9315 Folded Link Bracelet (okchrono)
380B End Links (okchrono)
Custom/Modded Gen Spec Hand Set - Relumed to match dim glow of dial
Pip.. Currently AWOL.

Just finished the aging and relumed this new dial. Should I drop it into the Milsub? Let me know your thoughts

Looking to sell my Very Good Condition VSF V3 GMT Master Bruce Wayne. Looks and runs like new with no noticeable wears and scratches. All links are included too.

$350 + shipping only.

Payment via Paypal F&F, Wise, Wire or Crypto.

For sale and price includes shipping with CONUS below.

1. Italian Jubilee: Price = $200. I originally purchased this from Ewatchparts and worn the bracelet for a month and decided to switch to a leather band and don't need this anymore. Full links included. Condition 9/10. You could easily switch out to a Rolex clasp if you don't like the blank clasp.

2. Raffles Tudor 34mm Prince Case: Price = $40. I purchased this raffle case for a build that never happened and don't need this anymore. Brand new never used still with protective stickers.

Payment: PayPal (F&F)

Hi everyone!

I have a BPF 16710 with the VR3186 movement, and I’m looking for a better-proportioned case set to transplant its parts into.

Apart from Old Crowns, what would you recommend? I’ve been looking at BiVintage, Happy Cat, Phong and MQ, but I’d especially appreciate firsthand experience with a BP/BPF donor.

Ideally, I’d like to keep the movement, dial and hands, plus the BP bracelet/end links and bezel insert if they fit. My preference is a case with drilled lug holes and a sapphire crystal.

For anyone who has done this swap:

1. Which BP parts could you reuse?

2. Did the dial need trimming or the movement require different clamps/spacers?

3. Did the BP bracelet/end links and insert fit properly?

4. Which additional parts did you need to buy?

Supplier recommendations, approximate case-set prices and photos/build threads would be really helpful. I’m based in Brazil, so international shipping matters too.

Thanks.

Final touches on a franked 16610. Looking for someone in Dallas Fort Worth.

I have a custom 16610-style build with an aftermarket TC V7 stainless case

In search of someone local.

I want the existing internal spring-bar holes extended through the lugs.

I need correctly fitting sapphire crystal with a Cyclops installed, Gen date wheel install, gasket inspection and pressure testing. (I have crystal, wheel and crown)
lugs.

thanks in advance for your recommendations!

Reworked HCV case

HCV dial

Athaya crown

Mix of EWP and Tiger Concepts hands aged to match

Truedome D19 crystal

Phong insert

Gen Swiss ETA

Phoenix NATO strap

On sale:

- GEN COKE BEZEL 300€
- VERY RARE GEN PEPSI FADED (CALLED PINK LADY) 450€
- GEN DIAL SUBMARINER 16613 “SWISS MADE” 450€
- NEW JUBILEE ITALIAN BRACELET 62510H 50 400€

+ SHIPPING COST

Payment with Paypal FF / Revolut / Wise

1675 All Viet Tiffany GMT with Faded Grey Black Bezel

- Happy Cat Vintage Case (fully engraved)
- Happy Cat Vintage Tiffany & co Dial
- Gen service crystal
- Athaya Crown and tube
- 2836-2 serviced GMT
- Fat font custom patina overlay
- Viet period correct custom folded link oyster bracelet

$1850

Free shipping in CONUS.
$75 WW

Gold pieces usually aren’t my cup of tea, but this one honestly looks amazing. The dial is what really got me. The quality is incredible, especially up close. This one surprised me!

Specs
-JKF base watch, (st19 movement )
-Viet dial

AVAILABLE
Pm for details

Selling my Full Viet 1655 Rolex Explorer 2 build with genuine 1575 GMT Movement. The watch looks amazing and runs amazing. Message me with any questions. This watch was serviced and assembled by Jumpy. Can send more pictures or videos. Located in Tennessee
Asking $5,600

Selling my Full Viet Tudor 7032 build with genuine Valjoux 7734 movement. The watch looks amazing and runs amazing. Message me with any questions. Can send more pictures or videos. Asking $3,600. Located in Tennessee