So many ask me about aging the Pearl of a gen 16610 Insert.

Here is my really easy way.

You all have a cooking field in the kitchen.

So I place the Insert directly in middle of a ceran cooking field, heat it up.

Now you heat the Insert and must take a look of it not to heat much.

You can see the progress while the lume color of the Safir Pearl fade to cream.

Also take a look of the black color, on gen it becomes a slightly matte brown tone.

Not overheat it.

That's it👍😜

Today is a special one a project I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time. This is the watch that started it all, or at least that’s what some experts say THE Paul Newman Daytona, reference 6239.

The original sold for an incredible $17 million, setting a new standard and inspiring a whole new wave of vintage watch collectors. This one may not be as fancy, but I put a lot of effort into making it as accurate as possible within the boundaries of what can still be considered affordable.

Built for a client who has now become a friend. Enjoy!

JK base watch with the correct bezel and dial, fully aged and reworked bla bla bla

Here is a simple idea.

If you have uneven drilled Lugholes on your Vintage build and the Springbar End will not reach the Lughole properly.

This is my solution for this.

You need a 1,2mm Steel wire. Cut it to right length, polish each side of the Wire.

You also need a small Steel sleeve.

Bent the Wire a bit.

Installed you are able to reach both holes

It looks cosmetic really good on the holes of the drilled case.

Hey everyone quick question I’m trying to replace the clasp on my watch and do not seem able to remove the pin to install in the bracelet or the pin to remove the bracelet from the last link. Any expert advice here??

Seen lots of 1675s with domed crystal 25-38 , I think it looks weird, what do ya'll think?

still getting more wrist time than my speedmaster!

oc case, ebay dial + tiger concept hands that I lumed, gen 703 crown, italian jubile, clark 6.2mm crystal

Hey guys! So I absolutely love this watch and purchased from someone through the reddit groups. I just haven’t found myself wearing it much since I got it. Feel it’s a bit small for my wrist.
It’s a 34mm Air King with all gen parts. Everything on this build is gen besides the movement which is a rep 3130. The watch was built by a watchmaker in the group and it came out gorgeous. I can show who put the build together for anyone interested.
Posting to see if anyone would be interested in trades for another nice build. I’d specifically love something two-tone or 36mm and above. Not looking to sell and will not mind keeping but figured I’d test waters.
Beautiful build overall, just looking for something a little larger.

It all started with a flawed prototype I purchased — and instead of settling, I chose to redesign it from the ground up.

Over the course of a year, I developed a completely new, movie-accurate Woody voice box, focused on capturing the character’s iconic sound with precision. During that time, I pitched the concept to multiple factories across the UK, USA, and Germany, searching for a partner who truly shared my vision.

Eventually, I found the right team — and despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, I moved forward and funded the entire project myself.

This isn’t just a toy upgrade. It’s a labor of love, created for collectors and fans who care about authenticity and want a screen-accurate experience.

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TOY STORY Woody’s Pull‐String Dialogue Lines

- Toy Story 1 & 2 (Canon) — 7 Phrases

"Reach for the sky!."

"You're my favourite deputy."

"Yee-haw! Giddyap, pardner! We got to get this wagon train a-movin'!"

"This town ain't big enough for the two of us."

"There's a snake in my boots."

"Somebody's poisoned the water hole."

"I'd like to join your posse, boys. But first I'm gonna sing a little song."

- Toy Story 3 & 4 (Canon) — 8 Phrases

"Reach for the sky!."

"There's a snake in my boot."

"You're my favourite deputy."

"I'd like to join your posse, boys. But first I'm gonna sing a little song."

"Yee-haw!"

"Giddyap, pardner! We got to get this wagon train a-movin'!"

"Somebody's poisoned the water hole."

"This town ain't big enough for the two of us."

First build. Favorite (and underrated imo) Rolex design, this will have to do until I have a spare $5k laying around. Raffles dial and a more modern 36mm explorer case.

One of my favorite builds. I plan on doing a small batch of these every few months. If you’re a fan of these here’s a great chance to snap one up.

Note: Some of the pics are pre-metal work being done. The 3 pictures of the case towards the end of the pic roll are post metal work.

Here’s the basics:

New Swiss Sellita SW200 - $245 (including Tariffs & shipping)
Crystal Upgrade - Bezel mod/bore to fit thicker sidewall - $25
Tiger Concepts Hands w/Lollipop seconds hand - $27
Vintage Rivet Bracelet - $50
Raffles 1016 Case - $60
Raw Dial - $40
2mm Jumbo Spring Bars - $10
Free Domestic Priority Mail Shipping - $15
Misc Materials - $20
My cost all in (excluding labor) = $482

Labor - 20 plus hours on Dial, Hands and Metal Work

Price = $800

Crystal is GS Hypo’d, all gaskets freshly greased, regulated to <5 seconds deviation/day

For international shipping just reach out directly.

Decided to take the plunge and build my first proper franken datejust. Either a 16233 or 16013

Which movement is better for the build? Or are they the same just different prices?

Ive ordered the 2 tone 2824 case from ken and explained I will be using a 3135 movement and a gen dial.

Ive got 3135 hands sorted.

Leather strap and end links.

Purchased a genuine16013 dial and a genuine 16233 dial (will build another in time)

Will the gen dials fit these movements? I understand i may have to cut the feet, use dial dots or new brass pins (which i have) and a dial spacer.

What acrylic crystal will I need?

I will eventually change the stock raffles bezel but not just yet.

Any help on what else ill need would be helpful.

Anyone that told you hand luming is easy lied to you. Yes, it’s easier than luming a dial. But getting these little things done add a little something extra to a completed build.

This is a current work in progress. Still need to clean off the hands a little bit, but I’m happy with the tone match to this dial.

For those wondering - I’m using Lobtime vintage lume kit. Not cheap, but the results are nice

Explorer 16570 Polar Franken
Parts:
Gen Bezel
Gen Crown
Gen Hands
OC Case
Period Correct Bracelet
BP Dial Shaved down to fit Case

Watch is running perfect, All parts in good condition.
Hands are pristine!
Shipping via DHl/ or buyers Preference
Payment :PayPal FF
Shipping Eu is free
States( I have shipped the the USA before without issues ) / Buyers risk
Price : 1300€ Shipped in EU

… A bunch of these were in a basket as freebies on the bathroom counter.

I departed the clinic with bulging pants pockets. Feeling a bit of “greed guilt” though. However I still left some in the basket for others.

By the way… I don’t wear contacts.

It was true serendipity, as I also left with a new prescription that will help me a lot as I work my way through using these klepto proceeds.

IYKYK

Hello everyone! I’m selling this very old noobmariner watch head and a TC/WM9 bracelet! Please read the description as they both have issues.

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This is not the same one I have posted a few weeks ago. I parted the other watch out. NOOBMARINER Mid-Case available as well on request.

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The watch head runs. Noobmariners use an ETA clone, but unfortunately this one is very squeaky when wound or changing the time. The caseback is stuck close, so you will probably have to use heat to loosen it up. It had dents and scratches, the crystal on it is laser engraved but taken off a newer noobmariner I have. The bezel insert is new from Vanbaol/Sillan (37.6mm). F520117 Case SN

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The bracelet has an AD10 clasp code, and has the backs of the end links engraved with the 93250. Very rare to find this type of bracelet. Unfortunately, one of the links is loose, and repairing this issue requires a special tool.

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This is a project watch, but it still runs, so if you want to throw the bracelet on it and wear it, I’ll throw in some free spring bars.

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SOLD

Just a little patina iteration with a new technique for that white dial.