BravoDelta 22,624 Posted June 22, 2020 My first "build"... a Raffles Tudor watch set with eBay sourced Asian 2824. No modding or anything, just a little experiment to see if I could put one together. Didn't have too much trouble, but of course there were moments. I included one action photo to show that I really did do something. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 22, 2020 Well done mate! Thanks for sharing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 22, 2020 Mate that looks great! Pretty satisfying too, putting a watch together then actually watching it tick. I bought a beat up 1979 Bulova Snorkel. Changed the movement, dial and hands myself with a $15 watch repair tool kit. As you said, “there were moments” 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatjakea 57 Posted June 22, 2020 Nicely done mate! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted June 22, 2020 That looks good! Always wondered how they're like 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted June 22, 2020 Very nice BD! Let me know when you're ready to build me my Great Wave Blue Pelagos! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted June 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, FunnyStarSystem said: Very nice BD! Let me know when you're ready to build me my Great Wave Blue Pelagos! Great wave Blue Pelagos!! Will the dial fit? . Love to see it. Maybe the Sumo or Marinemaster needs snowflake hands!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted June 25, 2020 Interesting caseback 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,603 Posted June 25, 2020 Well done, both of you amateur watch fettlers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,074 Posted June 25, 2020 wish I had the patience and know how, well done sir 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,518 Posted June 25, 2020 1 hour ago, brang1 said: wish I had the patience and know how, Me too! Bracelet sizing is my limit... @BravoDelta - well done! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,074 Posted June 25, 2020 46 minutes ago, Del said: Me too! Bracelet sizing is my limit... @BravoDelta - well done! Yep, that’s about it for me too unfortunately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,624 Posted June 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Andylaw1919 said: Interesting caseback Good eye! I used that one on a vintage watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted June 25, 2020 Great build BD! Turned out fantastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted June 25, 2020 Well done! Thanks for sharing, what's planned next? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sscandyman 1 Posted August 24, 2020 @BravoDelta i know this is an older thread . how is the Raffles quality ? I'm guessing not as good as the reps from the TDs but the project sounds fun ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,624 Posted August 24, 2020 5 hours ago, sscandyman said: how is the Raffles quality ? Quality of the parts is top notch. Fit and finish is as good as any TD rep factory watch I've seen. Of course you could screw it up putting it together, but so do rep factories sometimes Here it is on a custom Nero strap... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sscandyman 1 Posted August 24, 2020 I have absolute faith in my ability to screw it up ! but off to the tech section i go lol . The Nero strap looks great on it ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edeeot 159 Posted August 24, 2020 Great information!!! Maybe after I get my hands on a few reps and do some dissections, might try my hand at building. Looks like a lot of fun, great work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,220 Posted August 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, Edeeot said: Great information!!! Maybe after I get my hands on a few reps and do some dissections, might try my hand a building. Looks like a lot of fun, great work. Don't try it with a Tai Chi !!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sscandyman 1 Posted August 24, 2020 is there any lume to speak of ? sorry to bother but im quite interested in one of these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
