hologramet

Some are awesome, some are way overpriced. 

http://www.borealiswatch.com/store/#!/Borealis-Bull-Shark-Automatic-Diver-Watch-Date-Miyota-9015-Ceramic-Black-Bezel-Black-Dial/p/59774313/category=16525119

compared to

https://www.google.se/search?q=ancon+sea+shadow+ii&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj0u_buttbKAhVF1ywKHfVVCzQQsAQIHg&biw=1680&bih=901#imgrc=WurqPWIOCZPaSM%3A

guess, which is what... 

I present to you.. Big Daz at his best:

Sweet! Hopefully mine should arrive soon too..

Hi mate,

Did you buy an LF or a JF?

Because you're kind of mixing it up a bit? Or have I misunderstood it completely...

4 hours ago, ant1 said:

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Looks great!

So far I think we have come to the conclusion that these are "MQ" dials but at 1/4 of the price. That will create some very interesting builds I'm prone to think...

I'm waiting for an exactly similar, but from dung_chrono in a couple of days...

If only there was a similar one for "modern" hands

If I've understood it correctly we have

MBW 5513/1665/1680 hands (NOS)

Clarks Tudor hands

TC 11610 11613

onlinestore.hk

Any other tips?

That guy is selling a lot of very sketchy stuff, CAVE..

Well done! Beautiful, and really resourceful with the Seiko mvmt!

Anyone?

So a "regular" crystal is 29.5 mm in the "mounting" part C. And 30.4 mm in the visible part A. I'm guessing the width of a gasket is about 0.45mm. Then we have the height E...

Since the double-domed sapphires aren't available with a lip, I guess the only option is getting one that is 29.5 (C) with a thickness (D) of 1 to 2 mm. 

Should I use an I-formed nylon gasket or an L-formed? L-formed right? Then I can do:

How high is b? Because I don't want the sapphire to be "too" recessed, neither do I want it too high?

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Please any tips?

Finally done with reshaping the case..

All that is left is maybe drilling hug holes and drill/tap the case.

Some inspiration:

Crystal

http://www.vintagehour.com/rolex-tropic-crystals-ii-a-comparison-between-t19-and-t39-references/

PCG case shape & 700-crown

Lume yellow/amber puffy

Hands (gold, maybe even a big lollipop hand á la 6538 7924)

Bezel insert (in purple/matte red)

http://www.vintagehour.com/visual-comparison-a-study-of-rolex-bezel-inserts-part-2/

21 hours ago, ant1 said:

I believe I have that same dial I was planning a very similar build, is it from dung via eBay? after looking at MQ site, some are seemingly identical.

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Yeah it's from Dung. Accidentally paid overprice for it. Should have gotten it from tonnywatches for 250USD incl. S&H. After some discussion it seems that they have the same vietnamese supplier. Nice. Better than paying close to 1000USD from MQ?

11 hours ago, dbane883 said:

Are you going to mod the MBW to be a PCG?

Yeah, I was planning it, since I was told that it was the only case that had a enough meat to be close to it.

8 hours ago, rolojack said:

PCG case is slimmer than a RCG... You need to lathe the top and bottom. Better do that on a cheap cartel and keep your 5512 for a different project.

I am aware of the fact that it won't be 100%. On the other hand, as soon as one will see that dial and the TC-hands, for a vintage-Rolex fan, it should be pretty obvious that it's a replica. So, considering stuff like case thickness, rubber ring under the bezel, etc, it's "good enough for me".

So, with the influx of NOS MBW-watches I'm thinking that a separate thread for my build might be appropriate.

Base:

- MBW 5512/5513 case w/ movement; 400 USD

- Superdome Clarks T19; 17 USD

- Ended up using a Sternkreutz x-tal instead 30 USD?

- Athaya acrylic pearl; 10 USD

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- MQ-ish 5512 gilt chapter dial; aprox 250 USD

- Custom bracelet using solid-link cartel links + Noob v3 glidelock + WSO 580 end links. Aprox 150-200 USD incl. labour

Alternatives:

Solid straight end with adjustable ratchet buckle 108 USD  RECOMMENDED!! Ratchet is perfect!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Super-Engineer-Solid-Stainless-Steel-Straight-End-Watch-Band-Ratchet-buckle-/400813228226?hash=item5d525480c2

Ploprof Flat Shark Mesh (length 124-141mm)  123 USD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Ploprof-316-Reform-Stainless-Steel-SHARK-Mesh-Watch-Band-Dome-Deployant-/201223217354?var=&hash=item74831f7803

Flat Shark Mesh 53 USD 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191569107073

Regular Shark Mesh 47 USD 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151666612608

NOSTIME Oil Tan Brown Watch Strap 125 USD 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141871196866

WatchGecko: Semi-matte heavy solid bracelet (fits 2 mm fat bars) 68 USD 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290842706038?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=590098120715&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Solid brushed double lock bracelet 43 USD 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20mm-Solid-Brushed-Double-Lock-Heavy-Stainless-Steel-Watch-Bracelet-Fits-ALL-/371535590120?hash=item56813f32e8

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- Yuki fat font insert 30 USD

TC 16613 Gold Sub hands 25 USD / Relumed by Big Daz (+50 USD aprox)

Athaya 700 crown  + tube 50 USD

Välkommen!

So let's do a little necro-bump.

>> I'm looking at double-domed sapphires for a 116110 Noob-project.

The only candidates seem to be:

Candidate 1: 

Type : Double-Domed 
Diameter (Size): 30mm
Thickness : 1.8mm
Height: 2.6mm
Material : Sapphire Crystal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301642988489?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=600504451449&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Candidate 2:

Type : Double-Domed 
Diameter (Size): 29.5mm
Thickness : 1.8mm
Height: 2.8mm
Material : Sapphire Crystal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301719925440?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=600553582169&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Candidate 3:

Type : Double-Domed 
Diameter (Size):29.5mm
Thickness : 1.4mm
Height: 2.5mm
Material : Sapphire Crystal

http://www.ebay.com/itm/29-5mm-Sapphire-Crystal-Watch-Crystals-Double-Domed-Height-2-5mm-x-Thick1-4mm-/291476051243

Candidate 4++

30mm thick: 1,5 // 30,5mm thick 1,2 // 30,5 thick 1,0 // 30,5 thick 1,3

>> Which is the most suiting one? Which gasket should I use? Any Clarks or similar gasket would help. 

Välkommen!

There are several ebay sellers that have access to the same supplier I think..

I found another one (through some detective work), sells gilt dials incl. hands and shipping for 230USD.

So this Tonnywatches is a big mysterium...

Better buy some dials before he becomes greedy I hope!

Sweet!

Looks really beautiful!

Any indications on price? What is their usual target "population"?

While you buy an Athaya Crown, pick up some acrylic pearls from him too.. They're worth the ridiculously low price he charges.

Just wanted to inform that I have 2 brand new modded ones (beatifuly brushed) FS in the "parts" subforum. I can even mount them on some vintage leather NATO's if there is any interest. 

You don't mind asking PBdad which crystal and gasket he ended up using?

Which would be best for a PCG gilt chapter ring 5512/5513?

Also, what movements do these normally contain? Low-beat ETA's?