Wanted to share this gorgeous personal piece of mine. Truly one of my favorites. Real sapphires, custom CNC WG wrapped, real sodalite dial.
It is for sale. I do not know what to price it at, but it would likely have to be somewhat absurd. As such, I am leaning towards trades of similar magnitude, or multiple trades of lesser value to equate to the agreed upon value. If interested, please reach out to this account.
Wanted to show off the shine on my KTF 15500 prototype case. At the moment I’m testing different dial options, this one being the VSF dial.
It’s good, but one of the more important tests I perform during R&D is evaluating how a watch behaves in low-light environments. For that, I usually step out onto my balcony under the string lights and see how the watch carries itself visually. It sounds silly, but this actually emulates one of the exact environments these watches are often worn in: dinners, lounges, restaurants, networking events, social occasions, etc.
My KTF clients are all discerning professionals who all need a watch that looks exceptional in those settings, so that’s exactly what I try to engineer for them.
If a watch falls flat in that environment, the part in question doesn’t pass. In this case, the VS dial is out. The sunburst simply isn’t dynamic enough under low ambient lighting. A proper sunburst dial should remain active and visually engaging in virtually every environment, not just direct sunlight.
If you’re interested in pre-ordering one of these, feel free to reach out and I’ll walk you through the process. I will only be producing 3.
The SD43 has always occupied a unique place in the Rolex lineup. It carries the proportions and wrist presence many collectors wish the modern Submariner still had, while retaining the more technical, overbuilt character that historically defined the Sea-Dweller line. In my opinion, it is one of the best modern Rolex sports watches ever produced.
This build represents what I believe to be the best combination of components ever assembled for the SD43 platform.
The foundation is an extremely rare XF SD43 assembly, modified to accept modern architecture and internals. Among longtime collectors, XF’s SD43 is still widely regarded as the best Sea-Dweller replica ever produced from an aesthetic standpoint. Its only real weakness was the low-grade, unbranded movement it originally shipped with. XF was raided and dissolved after only a single batch was released, making actual XF SD43 donor parts effectively made of solid 24K unobtainium at this point.
To correct the shortcomings of the original platform, the watch was completely rebuilt around a Dandong 3235 movement, which in my opinion remains the best and most reliable out-of-the-box 3235 currently available. It also received a VS dial, hands, and crown stem, paired with an AR bracelet and a custom clasp commissioned specifically for this build featuring a proper 1:1 coronet.
Following assembly, the watch received the equivalent of my Ultimate Package, including full movement service, exterior refinishing and rebrushing, polishing, ceramic coating, waterproofing, regulation, and final QC.
Note, the last photo was taken with my iPhone camera to give a more accurate view of the watch without fancy camerawork which can sometimes make visualizing what it looks like in the real world difficult.
Also, stay tuned. Over the coming weeks I’ll be periodically releasing additional pieces from my personal collection.
Hey everyone, Emerson here, from Kensington Timepieces.
I’m thinning out a portion of my personal collection and offering a handful of pieces for sale. These are watches I either ordered or built for myself, and all were created or modified to the full Kensington standard without regard to cost.
Included in this group are:
• Real Meteorite Dial Baguette Daytona
• Real Sodalite Dial Daytona• Weighted “Cookie Monster” Submariner
• Tiffany 5711
Please direct all inquiries to my account, u/kitcheninteraction12
More photos, build specs, pricing, and all additional relevant information is available in DM’s.
As always, I’m U.S.-based, and everything is assembled, serviced, regulated, and QC’d here before shipment.
If you’ve been curious about my work and wanted something immediately available without commissioning a full custom project, this is a great opportunity to pick up one of my personal pieces.
— Emerson
Hey everyone, Emerson here, founder of Kensington Timepieces.
The response to the Turquoise Dial Daytona has been incredible. I’ve had dozens of inquiries, and unfortunately there was only one available.
Because of that, I’ll be producing an extremely limited number to keep on hand. This configuration is also available to commission by anyone at any time, until my available slots are sold out. I can only produce 2-3 per month.
Basic specs:
Custom CNC gen-weight case and clasp on Oysterflex, wrapped in 18K gold
Solid 18K CNC architecture available upon request
Genuine Rolex crystal
Custom turquoise dial produced for KTF to achieve accurate color
Choice of movement (DD4131 or QF4131)
$2,985
For those new here, I’m based in the U.S. and operate Kensington Timepieces. KTF is my in-house bespoke program, where each watch is developed from the ground up using the best available components for the model being commissioned. When the right parts don’t exist, they’re made specifically for the build, as was the case with the dial here. Customization is effectively unlimited.
Please DM me here, at the account posting this, to reserve yours.
For sale is this KTF Turquoise Dial Daytona from my personal collection.
It features a custom CNC gen-weight case with an 18k yellow gold wrap, a fully serviced and immaculate 1:1 4131 movement, and a genuine crystal (verified flaw-free). It is finished with a custom order turquoise dial, specifically made for this build to achieve a more accurate and consistent color, which is notoriously difficult to get right.
This is a true 1:1 piece and one of my stronger builds. Not an easy one to let go of, but I’m gradually clearing out my personal collection.
$2,985
This Bruce Wayne’s owner opted to have it brought up to KTF standard, and I was happy to take it on. It received my Ultimate Package, including full exterior re-brushing, polishing, ceramic coating, waterproofing, and a complete movement service.
Another beautifully sorted piece, ready for years of life on the owner’s wrist.
All watches are from VSF or comparable factories.
Happy to answer any questions
Hello!
I’ve been working hard on some projects recently, and I wanted to share this gorgeous Panda I did.
I also wanted to give an update to the shipping situation and movement shortages in China. Given that Dandong is a primary supplier of movements for my builds, there is some interruption for specific models. Primarily, the non-chronograph No-Date Rolex movements. I was just informed of this today, but the disruption is only temporary. FedEx is also having some issues on certain routes from China, so there may be delays in receiving parts on that front.
Thanks again for all the support and generosity I’ve received in the last few weeks from you all, it’s been greatly appreciated.
-Emerson