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An update.

Midcase prototyping will start soon. Will keep you posted guys.


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Do you know the correct ss bracelet codes for it?


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I think he means like this 
 
 
I'm very interested in one of these cases. Would it be possible to get a sterile case, so that one can get custom engravings done later?
 
Any estimate of what the price will be? I assume they will come with one of your early inserts that are in the works?
 

I'm in. Are you planning on making a dial too?

I'm in. Questions: Are you able to cut/polish the chamfers on the lugs fat and crisp? What's the timeline and approximate price? 
 
But please please please make a good quality crown, which doesn't wear out so quickly  

I like the idea. But whats up with the lugholes?

Hello guys,

I plan to make case kit for the first Submariner Rolex 6204 using the gen 6204 case that I just acquired.

Case will be made in gen specs that will accept Rolex Cal. A260 Movement, but will add eta adapter for it.

Case kit will contain :

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- Complete midcase with caseback and gasket

- 5.3mm brevet Crown with tube

- Complete bezel assembly

- Tropic 16 plexi

- 6204 pencil hands (option for A260 and ETA movement)

- ETA movement adapter

Please tell me what do you guys think.

If have interest enough I will open the pre-order and also will run the batch only once since we need to honor this beauty.

6204 case is bottom one, above is 6536/1.

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I will need one for 1030 please


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Someone else will need to confirm, but I think all the gen spec Rolex dials have their date windows at the same distance from the dial center. Some of the non-spec dials have their date window closer to the center of the watch. The demand for a date overlay for a non-spec dial probably isn't that great.

Sent you a pm. Please check.

24-530 and 24-600 crown is in production both in dash and brevet models.

As for the early insert? Still dig some info about it to finalized the drawing.

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I'd like to add to this wish list, even though it has nothing to do with these early subs. Can you make an open 6&9 date wheel overlay? Maybe one withe round 3's and one with flat 3's and have the numbers progress in the direction of an ETA movement?  I think there would be a demand for these.

  Gen specs are always best IMO. Silex case has a bigger insert size, approx 37.5 OD, I can't give you a precise dimension but someone here can. 

 

But I got a gen 6536/1 that I might able to copy in the future.

As for silix and cartel case, if anyone can help for the measurement, then it will be great.

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I’m interested in purchasing these parts, but would really love to see early case options as well, especially 6200

I'm in for a thin font 6536 insert, no red triangle.  I've had to struggle along with a gen MkII Fat Fonts insert all these years ... how I suffer.   
 
IMHO the red triangle would scream "I'm a fake".  The red is never faded enough, the pip is still too intact, and the recent immaculate examples have gone for $4,000 plus.
 
It's easy to inscribe "fold marks" on the case side bevel of a smooth monobloc crown.  Study what they're supposed to look like, and go to town with a diamond tool.
 

I do not know how much demand there would be for the inserts but a high quality red triangle insert would probably sell pretty well because not many high quality inserts are available.
Brevet crowns would probably sell pretty good too for older models that came with them originally because there are not many genuine examples left.
Dash crowns would be good because they were used for 25+ years and new genuine crowns are now going for $100+ USD and used examples are usually worn out.  They would also be better on genuine watches than a worn out original if they were WR to 30 meters or more.
 
The crowns need to have good springs in them so they will retain enough tension to click the movement between setting and winding position.  I had some new TC crowns a few years ago and the springs quickly became too weak to push the stem back into winding position and the hands would turn when screwing the crown down.
 
Iirc most of the older genuine crowns had a stainless steel cap crimped over a nickel silver base.  The nickel silver base part might be expensive to make today but I have used quite a few replica crowns with stainless caps crimped over a brass base and they seem to hold up very well.  A solid one piece steel crown is another option similar to the later rolex monobloc design but it would not be accurate to the original design.
 
Good luck!

 
I have ordered a couple of Athaya's 8mm sub crowns, and while they are fantastic, this is the only minor inaccuracy, that you don't see the tiny grooves on the inside edge from the SS crimping. But looking at my gen 24-600 Brevit crown here, I don't see the grooves the same way, so maybe the authentic two part design is of less importance on these (I'm assuming it's harder to produce).

Hello guys,

Plan to make some new parts for Early subs.

1. No hash silver triangle Thin Font insert for 6204, 6205, 6536, 6538, etc.

2. No hash red triangle Thick Font Insert 6204, 6205, 6536, 6538, etc.

3. 24-600 Dash crown

4. 24-600 Brevet crown

Any suggestion ?

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If the movement is strong, that's not a bad price for a '71 with original dial.

That's well-worn but legit 1675.  Dial is definitely a legit Mk.1 "Long E" dial used from '67 to '71.  I have a '67 GMT with same dial.  And here's a pic of a loose Long E I recently sold for $3.5k. The "O" may look weird but that's how they rolled in that era.
 
Case looks legit too.  How the insert fits in the bezel is my only question, but if it's real it's worth a ton.  That's a very fat font. 
 
How much did they want for it?

Thx for the info guys. Already cancelled the transaction. Looks like it’s not my time.


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Hello guys,

Got an offer to make a deal with this 1675. Seller inform that all parts are gen.

I’m not very familiar with 1675, I hope can get advise if this oke is legit and good to go.

Things that I had check and I know that are gen : Crown, Insert, Movement, and case. One thing I’m not really sure is the dial and hands, wether dial is gen and hands are not service one.

Watch additional info :

- 2.9M serial

- MK1 dial (are this really a gen?)

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@Sogehathank you very much. will do

Hello guys,

Been quite long not visit this forum, now i think its a good time along to share my new Watch Parts online store.

The store just online last couple days and will be really help when you plan to buy parts from me. my parts store is : http://parts.athayavintage.com

thank you very much for all your support guys.

Adrian

Hello All,

First of all i would like to say Happy New year to all of you, wish the best to you and your family in this new year.

And also I want to inform that the Lamafa watch prototype has been finsihed and I also already open a 30 days Pre-order campaign through Indiegogo Campain as folow :

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/athaya-vintage-av002-lamafa-diver-watch-200m/x/9009031

And also pre-order can be made directly on my online store :

http://shop.athayavintage.com/collections/frontpage/products/pre-order-athaya-vintage-av002-lamafa-diver-watch

And here is the some prototype photos :

Complete photos on : AV002 - Lamafa Diver Watch

Wish me luck guys...

Regards,

Adrian

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@panermaniac. Yes the case is still available and ready to ship

Regards,

Adrian

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@asci Thx bro

Regards,

Adrian

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@ocram it's postpone till after this project...

Regards,

Adrian

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Hello Guys,

Want to share my in progress project. After finishing my first watch project which is AV001 Type B Pilot Watch, then its time to start another model. This watch will be base ok Vintage Seiko 6105-8110.

More info about this watch. I will name it AV002 "Lamafa" witch specs plan :
- Movement seiko NH35A to give better performance
- Water Resistant : 200m
- Case Material Stainless Steel
- Watch will be made in 4 type : Blue & Black dial and insert with and without date window

I name this watch as "Lamafa" which taken from a whaler in Lamalera village, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Some story about this Lamafa can be find here : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-465987/The-stone-age-whale-hunters-kill-bare-hands.html

Here is some drawing for the watch.





Will post updates some update soon, thank u very much for all your support guys.