socialnewyork Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm willing to get a better case... Should I go for it? Here's my broad strokes so far... 1)PT case 2)ETA Swiss 2836-2 serviced in 2011 3)InGod gilt dial, with tritium style vintage lume. 4)Raffles rivet bracelet. 5)Genuine Rolex crown. 6)Tropic19 Superdome crystal. 7)Mods by Donerix: Aged and softened case with reamed lug holes, faded insert with aged pearl, aged hands and dial. 8)Gunny leather strap. 9)Vintage Rolex 18mm SS buckle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Very nice and finished piece ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Build it for yourself there will always be someone who will say get a better case if you like it stay with it ! why do we feel that there is always something better out there ? this is our hobbie not a obsession no stress no tears ! enjoy the watch and if you dont like it i will buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Personally, I'd get a slow beat eta movement, that fine tick of a 2836 is a big tell for me. I am embarking on a 5513 build at the moment, do Raffles do a rivet bracelet with the rolex crown on? Also what do you think of the accuracy/quality of your Raffles bracelet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Personally, I'd get a slow beat eta movement, that fine tick of a 2836 is a big tell for me. I am embarking on a 5513 build at the moment, do Raffles do a rivet bracelet with the rolex crown on? Also what do you think of the accuracy/quality of your Raffles bracelet? I have ordered a lot of stuff from raffles for my tudor blackbay homage(lookalike) they dont have bracelets with rolex logos i asked last night im looking at there tudor snowflake dials but ken told me that the markers are flat not raised my question is (sorry for hijacking your post) but did they made a snowflake with flat markers i know that some rolex gen dials have flat markers ! raffles said that he has rolex logo crowns has anyone ordered one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Gen Snowflake with flat markers ca. 1971 Gen Seadweller with flat markers also ca. 1971 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Gen Snowflake with flat markers ca. 1971 Gen Seadweller with flat markers also ca. 1971 Thank you sir ! the raffles blue snowflake has also blue printing which i can not see is correct but the black dial is white thanks Nanuq ! you are always full of info ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Should you go for the case? Why would you want to?? The case you have is fine, and the mods done are fantastic, there's nothing to be gained from a new case PS Kudos on a stunning build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just between me and the fencepost, the case looks great but if you GOTTA take it to the next level, JustAsGood is the man to do it. Feast your eyes: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) I checked a few of my 5513 reference pics...is it me, or does the Tropic has a gigantic dome? Even for a T19 superdome? Edited October 28, 2012 by Akira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialnewyork Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Build it for yourself there will always be someone who will say get a better case if you like it stay with it ! why do we feel that there is always something better out there ? this is our hobbie not a obsession no stress no tears ! enjoy the watch and if you dont like it i will buy it Thanks for putting things in perspective And done deal, I'll touch base if I decide to part ways... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialnewyork Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Personally, I'd get a slow beat eta movement, that fine tick of a 2836 is a big tell for me. I am embarking on a 5513 build at the moment, do Raffles do a rivet bracelet with the rolex crown on? Also what do you think of the accuracy/quality of your Raffles bracelet? Right on spot... mymanmatt told me the same thing about getting a slow beat for another build (1675). Yes he did, I'll publish some pics of the bracelet alone. It does look decent though, and so comfortable like butter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialnewyork Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Should you go for the case? Why would you want to?? The case you have is fine, and the mods done are fantastic, there's nothing to be gained from a new case PS Kudos on a stunning build Honestly I'm not sure... The back case view from example, the cut in between the CG (no dent) and of course the "Polex"... Cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialnewyork Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just between me and the fencepost, the case looks great but if you GOTTA take it to the next level, JustAsGood is the man to do it. Feast your eyes: Wow!!! Look at these lug holes... What a craftsmanship! Thx 4 sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialnewyork Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I checked a few of my 5513 reference pics...is it me, or does the Tropic has a gigantic dome? Even for a T19 superdome? I think the same, it looks like a friggin' Astrodome! But my watchsmith said it's ok... he like the cracks, the distressed plexi, etc... Anyhow I ordered a Service Dome, let's see how it fits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Watch looks pretty good. I would get a better bracelet though. Thats the only thing holding it back. If you want a rivet, then get one from Yuki. They are very close to gen. That watch should really be on a folded bracelet. Get one from josh for $55 of whatever they are and swap on a nice fliplock clasp and you will have a decent 9315 bracelet. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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