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Mark_zijn

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  7. In search of hands

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    4 hours ago, automatico said:

    "I’m looking for Hr = 1.34mm, Min = 0.835mm, sec = 0,22mm."

     

    Here are some hand sizes for common rolex movements:

     

    1210/1215 manual wind    1.30 x 0.85 x 0.20mm

    1530/1570 auto    1.20 x 0.80 x 0.20mm

    3035/3135 auto    1.40 x 0.95 x 0.22mm

     

    Looks like the 1210/1215 is close and reference 6694 models with 1210/1215 were 34mm same as a rolex 15000 oys perp date model.  The 1530/1570 minute hand is close too. 

    It is easier to slightly enlarge a hand hole than shrink it down.  You can broach the hole out a little bit if needed but closing a hand hole can be tricky.  If there is a slight hub on the bottom side of the hand, I close the hole by putting the hub in the proper 'WW' lathe collet and squeeze it down a bit with the draw bar wheel.  Without a lathe and proper collets you can use a pin vise being careful not to squeeze it down too much.  Try to use a pin vise that is nearly closed when clamped over the hand hub because it can make 'flutes' (ripples) on the hub if the jaws are too far apart. 

    If you go with a pin vise, practice on a few cheapo quartz hands first.

     

    You can make a few 'broaches' by filing 3 or 4 flats on a tapered needle etc.  You can rough cut the broach with a miniature file and finish it up with fine sandpaper on a flat surface.  

    Sweep second hands can be a pain if the tube needs to be enlarged because the tiny broaches for the job break very easily. 

    Something else...be careful that the sweep second hand is not too tight on the sweep second pinion because it can cause damage to the ss pinion  or break a jewel if there is one at the bottom.  Another problem if the second hand is too tight is the hand can pull off over the center tube rivet when removing it.  It is very hard to get the hand back on the tube and still have it look good.  I have pressed sweep second hands down over a pin to enlarge the hole but I remove the hand with brass tweezers by pushing the hand off the pin from the bottom side.

     

    It's all easier than it sounds with a bit of practice, believe it or not.   :thumbs:

     

    One of these makes it even easier:

    Bergeon Hole sizing gauge for watch hands No. 30464 Swiss Made

     

    Man, thanks for the reply! Great stuff 

  8. In search of hands

    in The Rolex Area

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    I’m in the process of building a franken 15000 date. But as it turns out, I’ve blown all of my budget on gen parts, everything except movement and hands is gen. I have a movement laying around from a old rep that I wanna use, and just buy nice silver Date hands for it (hands are cheaper than a movement), but I can’t find the ones with the correct hole size... I’m looking for Hr=1.34mm, Min=0.835mm, sec =0,22mm. Any one who can point me in the right direction? Any help is greatly appreciated! 

  16. Converting a 16030 to a 16220

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted · Edited by Mark_zijn

    I was wondering if it is possible to convert my franken 16030 to a 16220?

    I googled the differences between them, and the main differences (besides the movement) is the crystal. Can I just swap the plexi for a sapphire, or are the case and bezel too different?

    If it's possible to switch the crystal, what is the part number and where can I find the best sapphire crystal?

    Thank you!

  18. Budget 5500 Air-King

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted · Edited by Mark_zijn
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    Hi,

    I'm planning on building a Air-King for the misses, but on a budget.

    I have a gen case, gen dial, clone movement, aftermarket hands, all i need is a crown and a bracelet...

    Where can i find a cheap gen 24-530-0 crown, or nice signed rep?

    And who has the best signed 78350 bracelet, Yuki, Raffles, Riyi or ..... ?

    Any help is appreciated,

    all the best

    Mark

  19. Correct spring bars for 5500 Air King

    in The Rolex Area

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    On 8 May 2016 at 4:02 PM, alligoat said:

    Certainly you could try going to a Rolex AD.

    Or you could try these aftermarket spring bars from WSE

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-SPRING-BAR-ROLEX-WATCH-STRAP-BAND-MEN-OLD-DATE-19MM-DOUBLE-SHOULDER-PART-/160926837355?hash=item2577fcaa6b

    Rolex Date and Datejust pins are going to be thinner than the Sub spring bars- maybe 1.8mm thick. I just hate to think what Rolex would charge- hope it's not too outrageous! Also, you might check Clark's- Nostalgia-2000- on ebay.

    http://www.watchmaterial.com/rolex-generic-spring-bars-sp-9280/

    On second thought- you can't really walk into a Rolex AD if you're building a franken- what if they want to see the watch to sell you the spring bars? Here's bars from Watchmaterial. 

    Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed!

    Bought the bars from WSE.

    I needed a clasp spring bar (32-20681) for my 16030 built an went to a Rolex AD, no luck... They weren't allowed to sell parts, wanted to see the watch and where not helpfull at all.

     

     

  20. Correct spring bars for 5500 Air King

    in The Rolex Area

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    Hi,

    I'm right in the middle of building a franken 5500 Air King. I have most parts sourced, everything gen except the movement. Although I yet have to decide on which bracelet, rivet, folded or 78350...

    But there is one thing I can't figure out, or find any info about: what are the correct spring bars?

    Does anybody have the reference number, a picture or a description?

    Any help would be appreciated!

    Thanks

  22. Rolex jubilee bracelet

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    Hi,

    I'm looking for a nice rep 62510 jubilee bracelet for my 16030 datejust build, I'm hoping you guys can point me in the right direction...

    I have looked on a famous action site, but they are all unmarked or gen, unfortunately I don't have the funds for gen...

    Thanks!

     

     

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