plexi number found. Tudor 9420 into 7032 content now :)

[Ephry73]

As the title states, I have searched the interwebs for a few months now, maybe not correctly, for a Tudor Monte Carlo 9420 Plexi model number. I have managed to find a non cyclops plexi that fits, and I will rock the creation in the Fall like this until I find the correct unit. 

Yuki won't disclose information, or sell individual parts. Cannot find any source for parts other than the bezel, dial and hands. 

 

I also need the actual dimensions of the case back. 

 

Long story short, I was able to get a case that actually fits the 7750 quite well and will be working on some hybrid of the 9420 and earlier Monte Carlos. 

 

Thanks 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 29, 2015 by Ephry73

[cc33]

Tropic 130

 

https://rwg.cc/topic/126599-rolex-crystals-references-guide

[Ephry73]

Tropic 130

 

Woe that was quick. Thanks CC.

[jmb]

On my Monte Carlo I used a plain crystal and then used clear epoxy to glue on a glass magnifier.

[Ephry73]

Thank you everyone. J I sent you a PM

[Ephry73]

So this is what I have been trying to build (Justin I sent you a PM) 

 

It is basically a mid to late production DW 7032/0 case (stamping between the lugs, so it is definitely not one of the later units)

• a7750 movement with 6-9-12 layout I had laying around from a 3717. I think the black date disc works on this semi-fantasy build
• 9420/0 Tudor dial and hands from Yuki. May switch to a different chrono sweep hand. Yes I know it looks off-centre, but I put this together quickly
• Will swap the pushers from the DW units to later ones, either from ST or Ofrei
• Crown will be an Athaya 700 crown and tube as for the money and this build it just makes sense. The 700 gen crown I had for this will just be too over the top and I could probably live with water resistance using the Athaya unit. 
• The holes and the case profile will be worked on
• The bezel I hope to change to a bakelite unit soon, as It just seems a better fit (at least for me) The current DW unit has been spiral brushed as per gen

I have no idea what model plexi I have on here now, but it fits and the bezel fits over it tightly and will know for sure about water resistance over the weekend when I test it. 

The case to my surprise does work with a 7750 movement. I love the 7031 Monte Carlo and miss my black dialed one, but with the advantage of self winding, one could live very well with something like this. The dial fits very well, no issues with the alignment, the movement stem alignment is perfect, so no need to hollow out the case. The case would be wrong for a 9420, mostly and more obviously because of the CGs, but I plan on modifying these as well.  

The case back needs slight trimming on the inside, or if I could find a slimmer weight, this would be a done deal. When I say slight trimming, I mean maybe .25-.30mm at full closure the rotor spins, when I add the final tighter twist for full water tightness, no more spin.

 

Still looking for that elusive 93150 bracelet for another build, and possibly this one.

Dirty iPhone pictures of the build thus far:

 

 

 

 

Edited September 29, 2015 by Ephry73