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thecloudhopper

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  1. 29 minutes ago, madasboot said:

    Raffles dials are not gilt dials. 
    they are printed in light brown.

     

    The 6530 “honeycomb” has an overprint, largely incorrect:

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    My point is it gives the same amount of effort to do it right or to do it wrong and suppliers like rffls and others have been doing it wrong for decades.

    They mass produce them so price is as cheap as the quality.

    that is the reason I started doing my own, time and production are quite a high toll but they are correct.

    @JSebWC, if you find them expensive try to do one yourself :)

    if you are happy with rffls i am not, but i am happy for you.

    in the end it is an hobby but each one of us has our own standards. 
    having different standards, we also have different results…


    this is an example of a true gilt dial, carved explorer, first generation, self made, self lumed:

     

     

    perfection has costs and that is why i do them for myself.

     

    best,

    M.

    PS- I am not comparing a ferrari to a ford, i am just saying that if i cannot afford a ferrari, i prefer walking than driving a ford.

    That's a beautiful dial as well!   Nice job!  

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  2. 2 hours ago, JSebWC said:

    http://www.tiger-concept.com/watch-case.html

     

    They sell complete builds and also parts.  they offer a variety of models .  I use their 1016 P case set 

    That was my thought as well.   27mm would fit in a 34mm case  but you need at least 28mm for a 36mm watch   Ruby dials are 28mm for their explorers   

     

    How do the Tiger cases compare to JMB cases.  Are there any other options that are close to Gen spec? 

  3. 50 minutes ago, JSebWC said:

    Beautiful dials my friend , however you are comparing   a Ferrari to a Ford .   Of course there are going to be differences in quality.     especially at that price point.   

     

    For those just getting into the hobby or  trying their hand at watch making.  or to build a watch on a budget  Raffles is the best bang for the buck , without question   I would say they are now equal to or even better than Yuki dials at a 3rd of the price.    It is a shame that they use gilt print and not true gilt. but for the price  its understandable.   compromise .

     

    I built a budget 6350 for a  member next door using the raffles dial and a Tiger Concept case set and a raffles brevet  + crown .  The TC case set has the thicker bezel and bubbled case back like a gen 6350  the rehaut to chapter ring have closer proportions .    I also used a longer merc hours hand and lollipop seconds hand .  These features are lacking from you  example.

     

    There is always compromise unless price is no object.     

     

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    Where could one find one of these Tiger concept cases?  
     

     

  4. M, you can upload pics to the forum relatively painlessly.  Also check with whoever you have your internet service through as often your account will have some web space included.
     
    I just got in some more "raw" cases and will start machining tomorrow.  This may be my last batch as I really would like to retire, but I've said that before... :crazy:
     

    Count me in for one of those cases


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