whoopy12

Not really no, it's possible to shave down the rehaut but it ends up being too shallow

CC, which midcase did you purchase? Minh's or Phong's? How much should I be expecting to pay?

Here's a completed one

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.ca/viewitem?itemId=171014843406

Lol

Looks pretty wokky! Is this fixable? This is the cheapest 6538 case on the market right now

I haven't seen these on his site before, wanted to know if anyone has one/if they're any good (especially interested if these are 'wokky').

http://www.ingod44.com/rolex-completed-case-submariner-6538-big-crown/

It looks VERY similar to NDT's and Minh's offerings:

http://ndtradingcorp.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=259

+1

 

I'll end up buying whatever 1016 dial comes out of this based on the samples I've seen posted here so far, but if I get to vote, something like the NDtrading patina dial would be ideal for me.

I really should just post ALL dial samples

Plus 1 ! Tudor rose, tudor flake,  black blue and tropics colour i will buy them and then build a watch around them a bit like buying a set of chrome wide wheels and the building a car to sit on them ! !

I would design more, but getting this far has been a headache and a half 

Do you know how much a dial will be?

Pricing will be comparable to Ingod/NDT. 2 color dials/dials with datewindows will be more expensive.

*5517 goodies

I'm in for a 5513. Will this be for ETA movements or gen?

These will all be for ETA movements. NO singer stamps of any kind. I want these to look great, but at the same time not become infamous on Rolex forums - Don't want anyone misrepresenting these in the future. 

28mm (gen spec) for the 1016 dial all the way. I don't know why ingod does it but they list all their dials at 26.5mm but they all very in size depending on the ref.

28mm it is

*Additional goodies    

What technique do you use? Pad printing?

Yes, these will be realized via pad printing. In addition, I've decided that I'm only going to do a limited release; there will be <10 of each dial design (8 different models) produced.

UPDATE:

All of the artwork is finished. I added 3 more dials to the lineup, so the list has been expanded to:

No-date:

-Rolex 1016

-Rolex 5513

-Rolex Comex 5514 

-Rolex 5517 Military 

-Rolex 6538 "Bond" Gilt        - Attached a little preview

Date:

-Rolex 1665 drsd MK II

-Rolex 1680 red MK III

-Rolex 1680 white sub

I begin the printing process this week, and will receive my dial blanks in the next 3 weeks.

I need some input on the 1016 Explorer dial, as Ingod, Phong, NDT, all have different dial sizes. For those interested in a 1016 dial, what size would be best? 28mm (gen spec), 29mm, or 26.5mm?

- Whoop

I've seen sizes range from 26.5mm to 29mm.

Anyone know the 'desired' size? 

After further talks with my dialmaker, I've come to the conclusion that I will be able to release both non-date and date dials.

That being said, the roster of dials I will begin to produce are as follows:

No-date:

-Rolex 1016

-Rolex 5513

-Rolex Comex 5514 (torresp, you won me over) 

Date:

-Rolex 1665 drsd MK II

-Rolex 1680 red MK III

Several withstanding factors depend on the cost per dial, but it will DEFINITELY be in the sub $200 range.

I also plan on adding dial finishing options including (but not limited to): cracklature and tropical finish.

Please pm me if you own any of these!

BIG BIG BIG update!

In custom vintage dial news:

I've finally managed to source custom-made 26mm dials that fit the eta 2836. The first run of dials will be a no-date dial of your (the fine people at rwg) choosing.

At this juncture, before I begin making custom plates (for the pad printing), I'm looking for a dial that 5 or more people will purchase. If I can get a 'pre-order' of 5 or more of one dial, then I can begin working on the vector file.    

In silver vintage date wheel overlay news:

Just produced the first prototype! This baby is 0.07mm thick stainless steel

It still needs some adjustments (I want every number to be perfectly centered), but it's coming along swimmingly.

I plan on releasing both silver and white overlays. 

Pm me (or post here) for questions/concerns/comments/suggestions for this project

-whoop

I have a modded Tudor 7922 Small Crown on the sales forum

Excuse my lack of terminology:

Anyone know the diameter of the cutout circle in the center of a dial meant to be used with an eta 2836?

Bonus question: A rolex 5513 genuine spec dial has a diameter of 26mm or 26.5mm?

Still looking for blanks. Again, if anyone can point me to a supplier that fits my needs...maybe I'll throw them a free dial

Also started the manhunt for a factory that can print on stainless steel 0.07mm thick (for the vintage date wheel overlays) which is proving to be a headache. I have a feeling the date wheel overlays will be more expensive to produce than originally anticipated

If I can't perfect a stainless steel overlay, would anyone be interested in a paper version?

I'm currently tinkering with a vector created by rolojack, but am having some problems with it - might need to start from scratch with this one.   Enjoy my last sarcastic smiley 

I'm thinking I might try to source base dials from Trevor or Mary. If I can get dials that are identical to the ones that come in the cartel watches (many fit the eta 2836) would that be satisfactory?  

diesal power,

I already have the vector artwork for a beautiful drsd 1665 ready  Just need the dial blanks figured out.

Here's a sneak peek

The biggest hurdle I'm encountering so far is sourcing blank dials with eta feet. I've tried Offrei and various others, but the gen dials seem to be smaller by 2mm (26.5 instead of 28.5). 

If anyone has any ideas on where to source gen spec dials (size wise/date wheel window location) with eta feet configuration, then that would bring this project one large step closer to becoming a reality.

I'm open to recreate any vintage dial assuming the demand is high enough

My limitations are:

- 2 colors max (discounting the color of dial background)

- no raised indices

Hey all,

Thought I'd put some feelers out here to gauge interest on which vintage rollie dials are in demand. I'm a graphic designer by day and am considering trying my hand at replicating (to a high degree) several vintage dials.

What are some dials you guys would like to see/need to improve?

+1

It is the puretime version yes! Hate to plug...   but I'm selling an aftermarket 703 crown if you do decide to mod it 

http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/154500-rolex-parts-dial-crowns-hands-pearl/

My work is done here

I second this.

I should add that the communication was prompt and flawless before I sent payment. In the past the dealer would let me know when he could get the specific watches + QC pictures etc. As TeeJay said, at this point I'd rather take my business elsewhere.