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To those have posted on these here fora I would like to extend my thanks, for I have been quietly gleaning information from your posts over the past months that I might build a watch for work. I like the simplicity of the oyster case and the explorer dial so decided to go that way...sans branding as I just wanted watch that would stand up to daily use of shovels, chainsaws, and every other unsavoury job the council can throw at me. I stripped an old Ollech und Wajs that had seen better days and salvaged a couple of other bits and pieces from a couple of other watches, these parts I put together in an unbranded Raffles case with dial and hands from same vendor. Raffles 16200 case Raffles dial Raffles hand set Eta 2824-2 Elabore unmarked jubilee bracelet from ebay. Shitload of patience, tweezers, and large magnifying glass...and very sore knees from crawling about on the wood floor looking for all those damnably horrible wee screws I dropped. Please note that I was not trying to emulate a Rolex so didn't give a toss if the whole thing isn't correct...it works and suits me, twenty one seconds slow in the past seven days is good enough. Regards. Ps, yes that big scarred mitt with the calluses all over it did actually manage the task. Had not done this before, it was interesting.

I feel so stupid. I figured it out but will leave the post for others. Apparently, the dials come with 6 feet and you cut off the 4 you don't need. Now it fits the movement. I've never used Seiko or NH35 parts before and can't seem to fit this dial on this NH 35A movement. How do they go in and lock on? When I purchased the movement, I was sure to check if it was for 3 o'clock position crowns and yet the dial feet don't seem to have a place to go. Am I supposed to remove the grey spacer ring first? I thought I'd check before cutting the dial feet and I don't have dial dots right now at any rate. Thanks or any help.

Hello @kidcreole Man, I can only imagine the vibe in Abu Dhabi’s Red Bull Suites ... Cheers,

I spent the Abu Dhabi F1 in the Red Bull suites. These were growing on trees. They also had a few for sale at the airport. I’d have pulled the trigger if I hadn’t already sold my soul in 2021. Great piece.

Wowwww what a stunner Which is the most dial to read...Hehehehe? Nice composition!

Just to keep this thread alive:

Merry Christmas everyone!

Hey Nanuq, yes, ever hear the expression “watch” poor? That’s me.

Gentlemen, there is some very heavy metal on this page. Wearing Pingo, my current beater --

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