highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 hello all the time has come for me to consider a big crown build dont get too excited, i want this to be a budget build. from what ive read there are 3 or so options for the budget conscious 1. silix case / rafflestime 2. tiger concept case 3. helenarou the silix case, i believe does not use a retaining ring so a crystal would sit to high and must be glued in. the tiger case seems to have an incorrect dial opening and is not compatible with the variety of rep dials available, the rest seems decent the helenarou is a tad more expensive and the low crown position is not something i like, but the brass bezel ring is nice. am i correct in choosing a tiger concept case for this build? i have heard it can fit a clarks T19, it would need lug holes drilled and for a rep dial to fit would need some rehaut milling. does anyone know the if the tube would need modding to fit a rep 8mm brevet crown? so far my shopping list looks like this. i dont know exactly how compatible each part is with this case Tiger case clarks t19 helenarou dial helenarou hands OR tiger hands eta 2472 or DG2813 pearl athiya 8mm crown 2mm bars NATO strap OR silix rivet stretch bracelet insert??? not sure what options exist here, might just keep the factory one. what would you guys use in your budget big crown builds and why? any and all ideas appreciated thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 This is done very budget using a 'Tiger' case and insert with the pearl redone using a touch of lume and an epoxy drop, aftermarket crown, Clark's T19 crystal sanded down and UV glued in, and a homemade dial. I hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldegeneve Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 The HR case is also 39mm in diameter, therefore too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 This is done very budget using a 'Tiger' case and insert with the pearl redone using a touch of lume and an epoxy drop, aftermarket crown, Clark's T19 crystal sanded down and UV glued in, and a homemade dial. I hope that helps. My Bond dial.JPG My Bond side.JPG very nice. is the clarks not a good fit? i read this case has a retaining ring system what crown and tube is on there? and what movement did you use? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 hello all the time has come for me to consider a big crown build dont get too excited, i want this to be a budget build. from what ive read there are 3 or so options for the budget conscious 1. silix case / rafflestime 2. tiger concept case 3. helenarou the silix case, i believe does not use a retaining ring so a crystal would sit to high and must be glued in. the tiger case seems to have an incorrect dial opening and is not compatible with the variety of rep dials available, the rest seems decent the helenarou is a tad more expensive and the low crown position is not something i like, but the brass bezel ring is nice. am i correct in choosing a tiger concept case for this build? i have heard it can fit a clarks T19, it would need lug holes drilled and for a rep dial to fit would need some rehaut milling. does anyone know the if the tube would need modding to fit a rep 8mm brevet crown? so far my shopping list looks like this. i dont know exactly how compatible each part is with this case Tiger case clarks t19 helenarou dial helenarou hands OR tiger hands eta 2472 or DG2813 pearl athiya 8mm crown 2mm bars NATO strap OR silix rivet stretch bracelet insert??? not sure what options exist here, might just keep the factory one. what would you guys use in your budget big crown builds and why? any and all ideas appreciated thanks! Talk to Big Daz, he's now back from his travels and building them again at a very reasonable price without the hassle of doing it yourself. Have a look at the pair of 6538 twins he did for me and Nanuq a while back. I personally think he's the Best in terms of aging and vintage luming on these watches. Akira is also fantastic if you wanted a tropic dial doing. Cheers DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 very nice. is the clarks not a good fit? i read this case has a retaining ring system what crown and tube is on there? and what movement did you use? thanks That's the V1 case. I forgot about that! They now have the V2 case. The V2 case will take the T19 and mount gen style. The crown and tube came from Rafflestime. This one has the DG2813 21j movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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