garettb16 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Hi guys how does the DW case compare with the Yuki or the watches&Jewelery case (PHONGs)? or are they all quite the same? has anyone compared these with a gen example? im just trying to make a clear decision on what aftermarket parts are best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I don't think anyone has ever made a direct comparison between the aftermarket cases, or against a genuine 7032. Based on what I've read and seen on these forums, though, Phong looks to have the best mid-case and caseback, both in terms of accurate looks and build quality. Phong's case will also accept correctly-sized, genuine endlinks (i.e. 589 or 605), while DW's will not. I don't know how Yuki's or NDT's cases rank against these two. Despite the need to trim the inner diameter to get a genuine crystal to fit, DW has the better bezel with more accurate engravings. Like Phong, NDT and Yuki also have inaccurate fonts on their bezels, both for the 7031 and 7032. DW also has, hands-down, the best aftermarket 7031/2 dial out there. It's not perfect, as there could be improvements made to the subdial profiles. But these are minor deficiencies and very difficult to notice. Best hands are from Yuki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garettb16 Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 awesome! thanks for the in-depth detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garettb16 Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) Do you know where I can find a nice replica bracelet for it? I have a DW case Edited June 26, 2011 by garettb16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 What style bracelet? I have a few rep 19mm Tudor and Rolex signed bands rat-holed somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I don't think anyone has ever made a direct comparison between the aftermarket cases, or against a genuine 7032. Based on what I've read and seen on these forums, though, Phong looks to have the best mid-case and caseback, both in terms of accurate looks and build quality. Phong's case will also accept correctly-sized, genuine endlinks (i.e. 589 or 605), while DW's will not. I don't know how Yuki's or NDT's cases rank against these two. Despite the need to trim the inner diameter to get a genuine crystal to fit, DW has the better bezel with more accurate engravings. Like Phong, NDT and Yuki also have inaccurate fonts on their bezels, both for the 7031 and 7032. DW also has, hands-down, the best aftermarket 7031/2 dial out there. It's not perfect, as there could be improvements made to the subdial profiles. But these are minor deficiencies and very difficult to notice. Best hands are from Yuki. Couldn't agree any further on the above! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I used the Yuki mid-case and the case back, DW bezel, unknown source for the minute/hour/chrono hands, and NOS unkwown 7750 hands for the subdial hands. I found that DW cases are a little inaccurate as far as the case back and pusher recess goes. For instance, there are indents at the bottom of the pushers, where the gen doesn't have any. MY DW case... gen case... In addition, I found the serifs for the DW case back too exaggerated...almost making the engravings look too "cartoony." I also agree that the DW dial is currently the king of this market, but much prefer the old school dial version that comes up from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Maybe DW updated his case. I bought mine a few months ago and it has no indentations for the pushers on the back: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Maybe DW updated his case. I bought mine a few months ago and it has no indentations for the pushers on the back: Mine's the same as well. Sent from my HDroid2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homecd Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Do you think DW's case accepts POLJOT 3133? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 Do you know where I can find a nice replica bracelet for it? I use the rep, folded-link 7836 that can be found from multiple sources. I bought mine from Mary (Watch International) last year. Alternatively, you can use a solid-link 78360, but I'm not sure who sells good versions of those. C: I checked my 7032, and it doesn't have the pusher cutouts, either. Maybe you have one of his earliest cases? homecd: Despite their similar looks, the Poljot 3133 is very different to the Valjoux 7734. At the very least, you would need a thicker case to accommodate the Poljot movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garettb16 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 the Poljot movement definately doesn't fit in the DW Case, unsure of other brands. thanks LHOOQ, im after the same as you a 7836 folded with 380 ends, hopefully it will fit my case ok.? thanks for the offer JMB, if you have a 20mm 7836 id be happy to take it off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 The 380s on the rep 7836 will fit. They're a bit tight against the case, and their profiles aren't a great match with the lugs, but they'll fit. They're also the best avaliable options for the DW case, as far as I know. I tried both a 589 and a 605 and there's no physical way that a springbar can go through the hoops and the lugholes. As for Poljot-powered 7032 reps, I remember seeing pictures of a hybrid that used a 3133, Yuki dials and hands, and an aftermarket case (possibly Yuki) meant for a 7750-powered Tudor chronograph. Unless you're sitting on a pile of Russian movements, this sounds like a lot more work and expense than looking for a good Valjoux 7734 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garettb16 Posted June 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 mate does Mary from International watch have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 http://www.watch-international.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I C: I checked my 7032, and it doesn't have the pusher cutouts, either. Maybe you have one of his earliest cases? Well...than ain't I the unlucky one then! Does anyone know who can plug the pusher holes and reconfigure it into a V72 pusher config for me (no...I'm not making a 626x)? Gotta salvage something of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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