Thought I answered your question in the other thread no? There is a components section where they sell parts. I can't link because they aren't a trusted dealer on RWG anymore.
Yeah you were one of the inspirations for this build. What case did you use? can you remind me? I think Freddy just meant that my crown was way too big haha which he is right Thanks for the kind words gents
Yep but I really like the big crown so went this version instead.
very nice - and that looks like gen spec size too - the silix stuff a little too big
silix prime
Ever since one of the guys on the board posted pictures of Rolex 6204 model, I really wanted to put one together. I think only a couple of guys have managed to find the right hands or made customs hands to fit the watch. Anyway, I assembled some left over parts and Silix case to put this one together. What do you guys think? I like it but really want to focus on getting my Tudor 7016 into good shape so may end up selling this. Parts list: Silix caseRaffles dialEta 2783 slow beatcustom made hands from various hands
Thanks, Mike, I ran a search too and found that link - helpful. I did some extra digging and some think that it may be from Vietnam - hence why the extensive rotor engraving, etc. Quite convincing from afar but once you're close, you can tell the difference.
Hey guys, So I picked up this little thing from a local sales forum the other day. The backcase was almost impossible to open. Had several watchmakers give it a go with the rolex die but with no luck. End up using superglue around the notches to provide additional grip and finally got it opened. I was expecting a POS asian movement inside but take a look yourself - appears to be a Felsa 4002 movement, mimicking the 390 Tudor movement....Has anyone seen something like this before? The case is also marked and engraved decently too.... Comments more than welcome - what have I found here?
Bravo - Been saying this for some many months now.
There is a guy at RWI specialising in building 16610 superfrankens and putting in gen movement, etc - pushing $3-4K...jesus.. the moment you question the build, they give you a spiel about how its a hobby and that they enjoy building it and how its priceless.. it sure is PRICE-LESS - enjoy taking a 40% loss when you sell for parts.
couldn't agree more with Panerai.
Could suggest swapping them back using a independent watchmaker and sell off the service parts.
The 'serviced' look is just horrendous
thanks guys.
It has been difficult to be honest.
The bottom one needed:
- the dial minute indices repainted (the outer edges were rusted and the dial had water damage) - I fixed that but spray some light coats of matte gloss and repainted the indices with silver paint
- the glass heavily scratched was polished
- movement dead was replaced with new parts
The top one needed:
- a new bezel insert which is on its way
- glass polished
- movement just needed a service so its all fine now
- contemplating cleaning up the lume but want to leave it this way so I have one clean and one dirty 6105