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While building my Franken 6538 a few months ago, I was in absolute tunnel vision mode. I amassed way more parts than I needed, because.... because why not?!??! Here it goes. You start contemplating about dials, then you learn about GILT dials, but a GILT dial is bloody expensive, so you get a cheap(er) non-GILT dial and instantly regret getting one. So of course you have to get another dial, this time a GILT dial. Yes, that's better! Now what do you do with the old dial? No idea. OH, someone wants to get rid of their tiger case, maybe I could use the cheap dial for that? Done deal. Hm, wow, this case looks bigger than I expected, I guess 1.5mm in diameter does make a huge difference, eh? So what now? Let's buy a Dremel. While we're at it, let's get the whole damn shebang. Why? Because it sucks when you are just about to finish building a watch and all that's missing is a tube or a screw and you don't have one at hand. OK. Rotary Tool Workstation, Flex Shaft, Vise, Carbide Burrs, Polishing Set, Safety Goggles, 100s of drills in 0.1mm increments, taps & dies, 20 different stem adapters and lots of other goodies... Let's Play! Did I already mention that the Tiger/HR/Silix case looks hideous compared to a real 6538 Case? Doesn't matter, I'll just mention it again, because it does. It's diameter is 38.22mm excl. crown, but it should be 37mm. 1.22mm doesn't sound like much, but trust me, it looks like much! It's not an expensive case, so let's just experiment. WorkStation, Sanding wheel & a Vise should to the job. Here are some pictures of the WIP: We're getting closer... ...and closer... trimming the lip for a proper case-profile from the side halfway through checking in...not quite there yet... almost... a little more polishing... voilà to be continued

Thank you Camaya, but I think for those interested this is the bible of it (found this morning): http://www.awci.com/wp-content/uploads/watch-tech-guides/venus/175-Tech.pdf

Hello mate, I would recommend going with the Tc ym elabore, absolutely brilliant, only downfall is the 60-80 day waiting list!

You need to take the bracelet to Matt and have him replace the pin in the link next to the clasp. From the photo, it looks like the link pin is badly worn, and as Ssteel said, it can break and you could lose your watch or damage it if it hits the floor. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That website is to adult men what toy commercials are to children. It tricks you into buying crap you don't need