Moondustesp 136 Posted November 5, 2020 (edited) I started collecting parts a while ago for this build. Just waiting gaskets and then should be able to go ahead with assembly. Cannot wait to be wearing this piece should be a stunner. I am going for a vintage 16610/16800. More 16610 i think because of the 3135(SH clone) movement. The genuine dial has gone from gloss to a lovely matt. The tritium has gone a lovely creamy colour on the dial and bezel. Hands are from JF and relumed to match. Using a startime case, bezel assembly. Genuine dial, bezel insert, 703 crown, 16200 datewheel. http:// http:// Edited November 5, 2020 by Moondustesp 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Seamaster 1 Posted November 5, 2020 Great to see the crown getting used for a pretty 16800/16610.Subscribed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 5, 2020 33 minutes ago, Mr Seamaster said: Great to see the crown getting used for a pretty 16800/16610. Subscribed! I bet. Should be pretty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,860 Posted November 5, 2020 love the dial can't wait to see the results 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edeeot 159 Posted November 5, 2020 That looks like a lot of fun. I can't wait to build a watch like this. Very nice, Thanks for sharing your build. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 5, 2020 Gaskets have just arrived Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 11, 2020 Currently with @ROLIE and waiting for a VR3135. A recommended upgrade by @ROLIE. Can’t wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rower 262 Posted November 11, 2020 Very similar to the specs on mine: Good luck with the build. I can't wait to see multiple pictures! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 11, 2020 Your build looks great. Don’t worry will be plenty of pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 11, 2020 Its been a week since the gaskets arrived , what's the hold up ??? Get those photos up in a Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motak 0 Posted November 11, 2020 It will be for sale ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, CurioLeo said: Its been a week since the gaskets arrived , what's the hold up ??? Get those photos up in a No Rush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CurioLeo 296 Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Moondustesp said: No Rush I know patience is supposed to be a virtue but fuck that, I just want to see the finished build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 12, 2020 7 hours ago, motak said: It will be for sale ??? No Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 17, 2020 Little update. Just waiting for the VR3135 to arrive then the magician can work his magic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,441 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Moondustesp said: Little update. Just waiting for the VR3135 to arrive then the magician can work his magic Is the magician in question our very own @ROLIE ? Edited November 17, 2020 by Rokerite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 17, 2020 11 minutes ago, Rokerite said: Is the magician in question our very own @ROLIE ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 1, 2020 http://http://http://http://http://http://http:// 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 1, 2020 Here it is! Absolutely love it. Rolie as always has excelled and done a great job. I am very impressed with the VR3135 movement. Genuine datewheel flicks over great, rotor silent and winds lovely. I wanted a vintage look but not something that looks like it has been thrown off a cliff then set on fire. Tried to fit a raffels bracelet to it but the end link loops are a mile out. So if anyone has some 580 endlinks message me. For now it’s on a nato which I actually really really. Will update will pics once it’s on a bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Figmo 61 Posted December 1, 2020 Very nice! My own build is budget based on JK vintage 551X & 1680 watches but I'm just getting started. I'm signing up for this thread and looking forward to more pics and info here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Figmo said: Very nice! My own build is budget based on JK vintage 551X & 1680 watches but I'm just getting started. I'm signing up for this thread and looking forward to more pics and info here. Thanks. I have had a few 1680 JKF watches. The very reason for this build was the fact that I liked them so much. Goodluck with your build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinowl 180 Posted December 1, 2020 Nice build that pal. Good old rollie. Top man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rower 262 Posted December 1, 2020 Very nice! So close to mine. Congrats on a job well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Figmo 61 Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Moondustesp said: Thanks. I have had a few 1680 JKF watches. The very reason for this build was the fact that I liked them so much. Goodluck with your build. If possible, I'd greatly appreciate a side-by-side comparison of this build with your JKF builds, and any feedback you could share of the different experiences you've had with both. Please take this with a grain of salt as it's "an unschooled observation from an inexperienced newbie" and in no way meant as criticism, but I've personally been a bit gun shy on the Asian 3135 movements owing to my lack of experience with them and potential challenges with getting parts and servicing. I'm bringing this up only because I'm deferring to experience and asking if you could share feedback about your time with these movements. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
