Moondustesp 136 Posted December 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Figmo said: 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. Pm,d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAJ75 922 Posted December 1, 2020 @Moondustesp Another excellent result, you always pick projects that I would equally love to do. The patina across the pearl, hands & indices is just perfect... Enjoy it mate, I'l look forward to seeing it on the bracelet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 1, 2020 8 minutes ago, MAJ75 said: @Moondustesp Another excellent result, you always pick projects that I would equally love to do. The patina across the pearl, hands & indices is just perfect... Enjoy it mate, I'l look forward to seeing it on the bracelet. Thanks. I look forward to wearing it on a bracelet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 8, 2020 http:// Not taken this off, worn it every day and absolutely loving it. Still waiting for my endlinks to arrive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J!m 289 Posted December 9, 2020 I may have some links for you. Wouldn't a Tritium have 380b links? Do you want gen or are aftermarket more in your wheelhouse? Abd where in the world are you? (Pm if you like) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 9, 2020 2 hours ago, J!m said: I may have some links for you. Wouldn't a Tritium have 380b links? Do you want gen or are aftermarket more in your wheelhouse? Abd where in the world are you? (Pm if you like) Thanks but it is on the way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted December 9, 2020 Nice build there pal, simple and elegant without excessive aging which is a real no no... less is more here. , for me the 16800 is the sweet spot Rolex, of course I would never buy the gen but would love to see this on my wrist when is pops up on m2m thanks in advance nice pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 9, 2020 3 hours ago, pickledbeetroot said: Nice build there pal, simple and elegant without excessive aging which is a real no no... less is more here. , for me the 16800 is the sweet spot Rolex, of course I would never buy the gen but would love to see this on my wrist when is pops up on m2m thanks in advance nice pics Its a keeper Pickle honest. Hoping to keep this and just use it as much as possible. If it does go you get first dibs mate. Endlinks are turning up tommorrow hopefully so should get some pics on the bracelet. Can’t wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted December 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Moondustesp said: Its a keeper Pickle honest. Hoping to keep this and just use it as much as possible. If it does go you get first dibs mate. Endlinks are turning up tommorrow hopefully so should get some pics on the bracelet. Can’t wait never say never Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 10, 2020 http://http://http://Finally on a bracelet and it wears and looks great. May upgrade the bracelet at some point but this will do for now. Very pleased with the finished build 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted December 10, 2020 28 minutes ago, Moondustesp said: http://http://http://Finally on a bracelet and it wears and looks great. May upgrade the bracelet at some point but this will do for now. Very pleased with the finished build Looks the business pal very slick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 10, 2020 1 minute ago, pickledbeetroot said: Looks the business pal very slick Thanks mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted December 12, 2020 I was looking forward to seeing the final result! Looks awesome mate! Well done! Enjoy wearing it in the best of health! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted December 13, 2020 On 12/12/2020 at 11:06, Nikosaldente said: I was looking forward to seeing the final result! Looks awesome mate! Well done! Enjoy wearing it in the best of health! Thanks mate appreciate it. Haven’t taken it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outchoutch 0 Posted December 20, 2020 I build one 16800, with palletoni dial, i think its better a VR3135 with gen dwo i dont finish mine... On 10/12/2020 at 16:49, Moondustesp said: http://http://http://Finally on a bracelet and it wears and looks great. May upgrade the bracelet at some point but this will do for now. Very pleased with the finished build Gorgeous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexCollector 29 Posted January 24, 2021 What an amazing piece you have here! I’m looking to build same exact watches and try to score all parts Wear it well, it’s beautiful 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 4, 2021 Such a fun project, I built 2... Why I have no idea. But love them both. Are you shaping the ST case or using it as is? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted March 9, 2021 I have left the case as is but lugs could defo do with thinning slightly. I think it is more that there is a lack of chamfer which gives the lugs a chunkier appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jajajaja 4 Posted March 29, 2021 I have left the case as is but lugs could defo do with thinning slightly. I think it is more that there is a lack of chamfer which gives the lugs a chunkier appearance. I agree with the thinning of the lugs and shaping of the case. The chamfers will accentuate a slimmer look, but the lugs will still be thick. Since the dial shows aging, I think it would be nice if the case complemented the whole. You don’t have to destroy it with marks and scratches or turn the lugs into sticks, but definitely suck some fat of those lugs Nice build, looking forward to see what you will do with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Verve 5 Posted April 1, 2021 Mine ... have had it nearly 2.5 decades! Bruised and battered and through a lot!! It has been my companion through both amazing and terrible times ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted April 29, 2021 On 01/04/2021 at 09:20, Verve said: Mine ... have had it nearly 2.5 decades! Bruised and battered and through a lot!! It has been my companion through both amazing and terrible times ... Looks great that. Nice thick lugs. Obviously hasn’t had the crap polished out of it like most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,788 Posted May 23, 2021 Haha! So I just found this thread, after buying the watch a couple of days ago. I mean, you could've linked to it in your sale thread, @Moondustesp, you 'nana! I s'pose I ought to apologise to Wurzel for nabbing it before he had a chance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted May 23, 2021 Haha! So I just found this thread, after buying the watch a couple of days ago. I mean, you could've linked to it in your sale thread, [mention=70510]Moondustesp[/mention], you 'nana! I s'pose I ought to apologise to Wurzel for nabbing it before he had a chance. How many 16800s do you have now Pops? Wanna take mine too, the long coronet dial is nice? I somehow have 3 now... Silly me Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,788 Posted May 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Mbari said: How many 16800s do you have now Pops? Wanna take mine too, the long coronet dial is nice? I somehow have 3 now... Silly me That’s lovely. The moondustesp will be number three - I like trios of models... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted May 24, 2021 18 hours ago, Popperini said: Haha! So I just found this thread, after buying the watch a couple of days ago. I mean, you could've linked to it in your sale thread, @Moondustesp, you 'nana! I s'pose I ought to apologise to Wurzel for nabbing it before he had a chance. No apology necessary, I’d already had a back door offer but cash is earmarked for other things right now. it is a proper belter of a build though and we’ll all sleep a little more soundly in our beds knowing it’s gone to a good home congrats 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
