u/AttorneyImmediate918

For your consideration.

Rolex Explorer 1016 with one of a kind Tropical gilt dial !!

As some of you know , I started experimenting with dial making and after a fair bit of trial and error the results have been pretty decent.

this was one of the first dials I made , its not perfect but its too pretty to let it go to waste, so I thought I would offer it already packaged up in a build for the community . Ready to wear.

The colors are fantastic and the iridescence is pretty sweet . The dial is complete made by me. painted, engraved, sealed and lume applied

the text is a bit blown out from a bit too much power with the laser but its legible , again not perfect but it was my literal first attempt.

I have not done any other customization to the watch other than remove the date parts and relumed the hands to match the dial. However if you are interested , I can do further work on the case, ie drill the lug holes, shape/ soften / age the case, swap crown, swap bezel + crystal, serial engravings are all available and offered as ala carte options. please reach out if you would like to add a few of these services onto the project. I can offer pricing on an as requested basis

the watch is being offered as head only , but can include a nato strap if you do not already have a strap or bracelet.

Specs

raffles acrylic case set 50

raffles hands - relumed to match eta 17

custom 369 watch works tropical dial 1of 1 lumed l $200.00

clone eta 2824 no date function $60

labour $100.00

total $ 427.00 usd

shipping us / canada $25.00 WW 40.00

Thanks for your interest. Let me know if you have any questions .

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Thanks for looking

369

For your consideration.

Rolex Explorer 1016 with one of a kind Tropical gilt dial !!

As some of you know , I started experimenting with dial making and after a fair bit of trial and error the results have been pretty decent.

this was one of the first dials I made , its not perfect but its too pretty to let it go to waste, so I thought I would offer it already packaged up in a build for the community . Ready to wear.

The colors are fantastic and the iridescence is pretty sweet . The dial is complete made by me. painted, engraved, sealed and lume applied

the text is a bit blown out from a bit too much power with the laser but its legible , again not perfect but it was my literal first attempt.

I have not done any other customization to the watch other than remove the date parts and relumed the hands to match the dial. However if you are interested , I can do further work on the case, ie drill the lug holes, shape/ soften / age the case, swap crown, swap bezel + crystal, serial engravings are all available and offered as ala carte options. please reach out if you would like to add a few of these services onto the project. I can offer pricing on an as requested basis

the watch is being offered as head only , but can include a nato strap if you do not already have a strap or bracelet.

Specs

raffles acrylic case set 50

raffles hands - relumed to match eta 17

custom 369 watch works tropical dial 1of 1 lumed l $200.00

clone eta 2824 no date function $60

labour $100.00

total $ 427.00 usd

shipping us / canada $25.00 WW 40.00

Thanks for your interest. Let me know if you have any questions .

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Thanks for looking

369

https://preview.redd.it/tpprh6gm9yzg1.jpg?width=3008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20d2db023d9c6c4d43fe208c568e3ae030cf3894

Took some snaps with my vintage dslr and my new card readers arrived today

I wanted to share.

https://preview.redd.it/ff8jklhk9yzg1.jpg?width=3008&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a63942cf7cbcd446fc8d0298da73ff5d6051f1d4

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that is a spec on the lens

the old girls still got it

I completed my 6542 GMT build back in 2017 with the help of decal dial master Bart Cortell. He made the dial and the dwo for my watch with his idea of using ink jet printed water slide transfers

https://preview.redd.it/jzjdwkbxirzg1.jpg?width=836&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=076d20f82ac5c353e0f558fb5fac4d8b43db5829

This week I wanted to switch it up a bit so I created a tropical dial for my 6542.

When I built this watch, viet parts were very scarce and difficult to source. I was lucky enough to get a bezel assembly from ND Trading but the rest of the parts were very tricky to source through time zones and language barriers.

You had to improvise to survive as they say, so I used a cartel 1655 mid case and removed the crown guards for this build so it used a 27.5mm dial in that case.

I reduced the dial blank to 27.5 to fit my case. I also had to enlarge the center hole to fit the gmt wheel. removed the nh feet and attached it to a dial spacer ring . Next time I will do all that BEFORE I paint and etch the dial lol

https://preview.redd.it/goigyrfrirzg1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8166c79c253723c830d058e1a8bb8e387bbe160

Got my new lume kit and am pleased with the results so far. I found using corn starch with a bit of weathering paints to tint it works very well. (free tip)

and as with my custom projects, its usually one step fwd 2 steps back.

as the dial plate was for nh and I am using eta. the date window is not in perfect alignment. so the roulette dwo that bart made me does not align with this dw but it lines up with the eta date wheel . I was able to find a roulette open 6/9 date wheel for eta. which has been ordered and in transit.

This was my first build and it will always be special to me. I learned so much building this watch. about watchmaking, about myself and how if you want something badly enough, you will find a way to get it.

To you, its a watch, to me its a series of accomplishments.

https://preview.redd.it/c4injbttirzg1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e3d1ae8b08bad5cc4e71a877597cc836a1059cbf

Thanks for looking

369

As some of you know I recently built a tropical 5513 sub and after a week on the wrist I decided that this one is a keeper .

So this afternoon I spent a couple hours at my shop with  power tools  and did some metal work on the raffles mid case for the  5513

put in alot of elbow grease on this one but am very pleased with results  

thinned and shaped the lugs  from the underside. 

drilled lugs 1.3mm

shaped inner and outer crown guards.  - (the nicest set to date on a raffles sub!! )

swapped in a 702 crown and tube

chamfered the lugs 

chamfered the bottom side of the bezel ring  on the lathe. 

installed a low dome crystal  - got that side profile dialed in . 

These are easily the nicest crown guards I have done on a raffles case set.  

so the next time someone says that you can do anything with those crown guards.  show them these pics. 

https://preview.redd.it/3dmfe0pvm0zg1.jpg?width=1130&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85b282df1234b027fcf375c029b6986ead5e5a72

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Good day,

Okay  Back after much demand with some details!!  

I got a surprising amount of feedback and interest in my console design.  Thank you.  

 So,   I think the best way to go about this is to offer a base model and then ala carte options to customize your arm rest.   All aspects of the design can be customized , the only limitation is your imagination and of course , your budget!! 

What I am offering is a complete upholstered center console unit.  The armrest. Will have a padded hinged lid (arm rest) and  cup holders ( 2 bottles) 
The inside of the storage compartment will be painted   probably a light color would make sense so its not a dark hole. But the color of choice is up to you. 

I am going to source 3-4 fabric options to compliment the factory interior colors  THEY WILL NOT BE AN EXACT MATCH TO YOUR FACTORY UPHOOLSTERY  but it wont clash. 
( grey,  beige, black , ) in vinyl and possibly a poly tweed fabric.  The fabric will be commercial grade upholstery fabric so it will be very durable and stain resistant .   If sun is an issue , we can also consider as a upgrade  some sunbrella style fabrics that are UV resistant and won't fade if exposed to intense sun.  

The console fits around the e brake so you can still access the ebrake and use it as needed. Without having to move or remove the console. 

The standard model will include:

• 1 complete center console unit.  (no tools required to install) 
• Constructed from ⅜” ply wood  using glues and brad nails. 
• 2” med firm foam on the lid of the cabinet  aka arm rest.
• Complimentary center fabric panel option detail on lid.  
• 1- 2 bottle holder  mounted into console in black

  

Complimentary packaging and delivery with the lower 48 states and Canada. 

Price $550.00  usd shipped. 

Payment options : paypal,  wise,  E transfer (canada only ) 
Crypto options  BTC , USDC , XRP  

Deposit of 50% is required to show commitment and to purchase materials
Lead time will be approx  7-10 days from time of order to completion. 
Photos of your completed piece will be sent to you for approval. 
Once the remaining balance is paid,  your order will ship within 24-48 hrs. 

Your order will be packaged and shipped via tracked package with insurance against loss or damage. Canada post or Fed ex. - based on location

Tracking number and shipping details will be provided to you once shipped. 

ALA CARTE:

I plan on then offering a number of ala carte options.

Such as :

• Custom upholstery options including leather, sunbrella.and embroidery 
• False floor in storage cabinet  -  aka stash spot 
• USB port which can be connected to the cig lighter. 
• Led lights in the storage compartment.  
• Upholstered interior compartment  
• Plastic cooler insulated liner to keep drinks cool with ice pack

 

Additional accessories

• Matching shift boot for both auto and standard models.
• E brake vanity plate that will cover the exposed floor next to the console around the e brake. 
• Matching e brake boot cover. 
• Addition of a cellular phone mount to front of unit

 

I can also offer a shorty version of the console so that it will fit under the arm rests on the seats.  
(I will need someone to confirm measurements for me ) 

Someone inquired  if it can work with swivel seat bases.   I will need help from an owner with those parts installed to discuss clearance issues and if I can work around it.   I'm sure it could be done.  

I was pleasantly  surprised by the interest in my piece and I hope that I get  the opportunity to build a few of these for the community.   

Thanks for your interest 
Jonathan

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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

TUDOR 94110 BLUE SNOWFLAKE SUB DATE

FOR SALE.

https://preview.redd.it/tpzm1qxvyeyg1.jpg?width=1126&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=634f5dfa77278fadbf5a1b80e135457a8a715d1d

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Specs

Modified Raffles case set $50.00

raffles dial aged lume and weathered dial $35.00

raffles hands = aged to match dial

aged TC insert $15.00

Athaya pip aged $10.00

athaya crown and tube $50.00

raffles engraved caseback $26.00

raffles tudor sub bracelet $45.00

Clone Eta 2824-2 $80.00

Total parts $ 411.00

Labour

Casework -shaped crown guards. , chamfered lugs , drilled lug holes, chamfered bezel , shaped inner / outter crown guards. case shaping smoothing + aging

Installed athaya crown and tube.

pantograph engravings ref & serial number $100.00

aged dail and hands.

aged insert with lume pip

grease seals.

$200.00

Watch is virtually new and has been sitting in my watch box for the last year

___________________________________________________________________________

Asking price $ 600.00 usd shipped within lower 48 states or Canada

WW shipping available - contact for rate

Questions and comments welcome.

Thanks for looking

369

SOLD SOLD SOLD

Tudor Snowflake sub.

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https://preview.redd.it/tq2vvxovxeyg1.jpg?width=1126&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6d22733d06310a8f37059b40239f45af22f937a5

https://preview.redd.it/pxp1kxovxeyg1.jpg?width=1218&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=015f8240a5afe201ea79904ce7c237bd74e5ca7b

Specs

Modified Raffles case set $50.00

raffles dial aged lume and weathered dial $35.00

raffles hands = aged to match dial

aged TC insert $15.00

Athaya pip aged $10.00

athaya crown and tube $50.00

raffles engraved caseback $26.00

raffles tudor sub bracelet $45.00

Clone Eta 2824-2 $80.00

Total parts $ 411.00

Labour

Casework -shaped crown guards. , chamfered lugs , drilled lug holes, chamfered bezel , shaped inner / outter crown guards. case shaping smoothing + aging

Installed athaya crown and tube.

pantograph engravings ref & serial number $100.00

aged dail and hands.

aged insert with lume pip

grease seals.

$200.00

Watch is virtually new and has been sitting in my watch box for the last year

___________________________________________________________________________

Asking price $ 600.00 usd shipped within lower 48 states or Canada

WW shipping available - contact for rate

Questions and comments welcome.

Thanks for looking

369

a number of updates on this build , but I think its done for now.

Tropical gilt 6536 early dial - touched up lume a bit .

swapped in some gilt hands and aged to match the lume but need more aging .

swapped in a minty tropical no hash bezel insert with perfect red triangle.

nh movement alix case and custom dial by yours truly.

viet 7206 bracelet

too matchy matchy or just right?

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Thanks for looking

Raffles 34mm case

294 domed crystal with modified bezel

raffles time hands - aged to match dial

Raffles dial - reduced OD to fit 34mm case

eta 2824

https://preview.redd.it/rw2wxrzs3dyg1.jpg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b2a38d3ab3cf3c7e497ae271fc42fe7996661559

Long time lurker first time poster. Had my tango red 08 for almost 2 years so late last year I wanted to add a center consol. not completely satisfied with the ford or jeep options and can not justify paying used honda part prices , so I built my own. I am a furniture designer/ fabricator with upholstery experience so I applied my skills. and what do you know. It turned out nice again..

the frame

https://preview.redd.it/8g1zpdcaosxg1.jpg?width=1126&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04b65ab904e6b70c487ef88ced8e0fbdb25176ef

add 3d printed cup holders and sliding change tray

https://preview.redd.it/vv6so6bcosxg1.jpg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bcdc4b1a05aad1b711b911228c22db2241ff3100

test fit

https://preview.redd.it/ndyf8k8josxg1.jpg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9452f16f8f6f80512b1d1d69e001c2b47ca2dc0

fabric, cut sewn and upholstered after padding with foam

https://preview.redd.it/8ybsvkigosxg1.jpg?width=1126&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c31198758f6197d8394876948a37be18b8bdde8b

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and installed

https://preview.redd.it/w8ecg7flosxg1.jpg?width=1126&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2466ea24cf0dfb342261e287eff8fd700dd2d841

the grey vinyl is not a perfect match to the grey on the seats but its does not clash either. the way that the light changes color from the tint makes it match nicely in real life.

https://preview.redd.it/na4ntqrzpsxg1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=31e9ee645f832a9bc57b0d949009a529f72a3298

and a pick of my E wagon

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Thanks for looking.

'@e_wagon_elements on ig

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1655 x 1016

#369mafia

Clearing out my parts stash of some dials. I have 5 Raffles tropical dials available for purchase.

As some of you may know I helped Raffles develop the tropical dial series with him and these are some of the dial I had bought from him in the last year or 2 and enhanced them by adding some airbrush details , relumed and then aged them to look appropriate.

He sells these new for $39.99

I added Aging and relume I would like $50.00 USD shipped via lettermail. or $65.00 via tracked parcel. each

The perfect opportunity to build a tropical on a budget!!

28.5mm size

most have feet for eta but can be snipped for other applications.

first up,

1. 1675

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2

https://preview.redd.it/ice3oqkmydxg1.jpg?width=1122&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=80772b1e8042e1414028b2e6de56e0f6a2c67f06

https://preview.redd.it/og2vl69nydxg1.jpg?width=1126&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=032a3c45f56c6139747c803de1190338c9fa96eb

3. Explorer 1016

https://preview.redd.it/gaiff2dsydxg1.jpg?width=1122&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59af04de218023a290dca13a86e324b056f504f8

4: 1016

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https://preview.redd.it/i3247rtzydxg1.jpg?width=1122&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49f8847967d29f4b7bd0b2d12cfc05ea2f67c4cb

5: 1016 trop ( my favorite of the bunch)

https://preview.redd.it/xwbvy9k1zdxg1.jpg?width=1122&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f565fb5eb1f5de531e3347c84fa9548b41b6f160

group photo

https://preview.redd.it/5kf44qs4zdxg1.jpg?width=1128&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7259b23cbfeb4092ada963b10ca44cd923920bf

questions and comments welcome IF you call dibs on an item I will hold it for you for 12hrs if payment not received, it goes to the next buyer.

payment via paypal or wise. crypto payment options available also

Will confirm receipt of funds and will provide tracking within 24hrs .