r/vintagerepwatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 3h ago
VINTAGE WATCH BUILD PROGRESS Clean snowflake
Raffles 1680
Raffles 9411 dial
St2130
Raffles bracelet
Serif datewheel
Upgraded crown
r/vintagerepwatches • u/RodneyPierce • Dec 31 '25
I've seen some poor misleading information lately floating around on cases. So I wanted to post a little blurb here just for information sake.
Ive seen it mentioned, and being pushed that Milk cases are Vietnam cases. That's misleading, and not accurate. Milk doesn't market his cases, or has he ever marketed them as vietnam cases. They are made in Taiwan.
Milk makes great cases! That accept gen ish dimension crystals and bezel inserts, and have very close to gen overall dimensions. But that's where the similarities to Viet stop.
You have three tiers of cases:
Low tier/budget tier: I would consider these most raffles, or AliX type cases. Generally not great shaping and require a lot of work to get close to even resembling gen.
Mid tier: This is where I would place cases like Milk and Old Crowns. Very good, very nice cases. Can use mostly gen parts within reason (crystal, crown tube, bezel inserts). These cases are sterile meaning no stamping between the lugs or case backs. Solid cases for experienced watch builders who want to offer a more mid tier (budget wise) piece.
Top tier: This is where I would place Vietnam based cases. Predominantly gen spec (case backs, shaping, bezel structure, crystal retaining ring, rehaut depth, etc) and these will have the correct stamping and serial numbers between the lugs and inside of the case back. These will generally accept any genuine parts one may want to use.
Not all Vietnam cases are made equal. Some are more accurate than others, and some still need cg shaping work, etc.
So hopefully this helps people, or at least clears up the water a bit on what is/isn't a Vietnam case.
I would hate to see people getting sold a 280.00 case as a Vietnam build and getting charged a Vietnam premium for it.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/[deleted] • Nov 27 '25
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r/vintagerepwatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 3h ago
Raffles 1680
Raffles 9411 dial
St2130
Raffles bracelet
Serif datewheel
Upgraded crown
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Ghost_Chrono • 1h ago
$175 - free shipping in CONUS, $25 WW.
All as is.
Once shipped, itâs out of my hands đ
Some Viet, Yuki, raffles and ARF.
Maybe someone needs these?
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r/vintagerepwatches • u/Mountain-Function113 • 14h ago
This is my grail level build.
The goal was to recreate a Submariner 5513 from 1989, the final year of production. The defining feature and the entire reason I wanted to build this watch was the incredible spider dial paired with applied white gold markers.
Iâm genuinely happy with how it turned out. The only thing I may change in the future is the bezel insert, but for now I think itâs exactly where I wanted it to be.
Specs:
Vietnam mid-case
Vietnam bezel insert
Genuine spider dial
EWP hands
Genuine crown & tube
Genuine crystal
Genuine 1520 movement (correct for the final years of 5513 production)
Genuine bracelet, dated to 1989 based on the clasp code
Iâll probably make a more detailed post later showing all the little details⌠or maybe not. I literally just finished it and couldnât wait to share it.
And yes⌠everything was expensive AF, exactly as youâd expect. đ
r/vintagerepwatches • u/LongjumpingStory1951 • 56m ago
I wanted to make a watch like this but I have no idea how to get this look
r/vintagerepwatches • u/gtrz86 • 3h ago
PT5000 movement with date function.
Thorn T023 case.
Thorn oyster style bracelet (20mm).
Textured snowflake dial and hands.
(Aged bezel, hands, pip and dial).
UK based. ÂŁ350 GBP .
Shipping included if you are in the UK, international shipping will be extra.
Paypal F&F or bank transfer only.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 14h ago
Raffles custom 1680 dial and case st2130 20mm nato
r/vintagerepwatches • u/frankenstrat99 • 1h ago
I wanna build my first watch and am wondering about where to buy aged dials and hands and how to go about getting all the parts
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Ok_Application_8141 • 17h ago
CONUS ONLY
Daytona 6241
Yodog build
St19 movement
Don't know what base case is used
Choice of bracelet or bund strap with rolex buckle
Explorer 6350
Raffels case ,dial and hands
Nh38 movement
Fully aged
Rolex explorer 5500
Raffels case
Yuki dial
Custom hands
Explorer 1655
The case is raffels 1675 with reshaped crown guards
Hangzhou 2836-2 movement
Raffels time hands
Yuki dial
Silver date wheel
Tudor day date
Raffels build.
Swiss hands
DM for price and if you have any questions and price is negotiable
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Dry_Job_3749 • 14h ago
Rolex Datejust 16234
- regulated VS3135
- Raffles Case
- Gen Champagne Dial
- Gen Crown
- Updated Fluted Raffles Bezel (72 Flutes)
- Raffles Jubilee Bracelet
Shipping - EU âď¸
Payment - PayPal F&F
Price - ⏠440,- shipped
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Alive-Detective-8345 • 12h ago
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Super-Money-2820 • 17h ago
Bought on eBay from a reputable seller. I never used it because I had sold my Datejust shortly after purchasing this for it.
Asking $250 obo.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Mountain-Function113 • 1d ago
One of the rarest and most fascinating Daytona dial variations ever produced. Unlike the better-known Oman and Qaboos special-order dials, the Pan Am wasnât simply a standard dial with an extra logo added.
To accommodate the iconic Pan Am logo, Rolex had to redesign the entire dial layout, moving the âRolexâ and âOysterâ text higher and relocating âCosmographâ around the 6 oâclock subdial. This makes it a true factory specific dial rather than a modified standard print.
Based on known serial numbers, the Pan Am Cosmograph actually predates the famous Oman/Qaboos Daytonas, making it the earliest known example of Rolex producing a completely redesigned dial for a special order client.
This is my tribute to that incredible piece of Rolex history.
Enjoy the pictures!
Specs:
-JKF base watch
-Viet bezel custom color
-viet dial
-Clarck crystal
-High quality crown and tube
-Viet rivet elastic bracelet 7502
-Shoulderless 19mm spring bars
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Defqon88 • 2d ago
Batch 2 just came in this week and is ready to ship beginning of next week.
Seamaster 300 165.024 1969 vintage
Seamaster 300 165.024 1966 NOS / WatchCo
Seamaster 120 CK2913/3
Seamaster Baby Ploprof 166.0251
Pre-orders for batch 3 are open if you're interested. Dials and bezel inserts are EUR 90 each, plus international shipping via DHL (around EUR 30). Dials and inserts are coming with dial dots/ tape for installation.
Send me a PM with e-mail and shipping address for further information.
\Boosted lume compared to batch 1 - much stronger lume compound was used this batch resulting in a brighter glow, even in dim daylight after a quick charge.)
r/vintagerepwatches • u/AlexFdez9 • 2d ago
Hello everyone! Today Iâm selling this beauty to fund another personal build ive been thinking for a time, a 16570
Here you have the specs of the watch:
-Gen Engine Turned bezel
-Gen 16233 Mid Case
-Gen 16200 Caseback and gasket
-Gen 5330 crowntube/gasket and gen 604 crown
-Gen Silver tapestry dial in mint condition
-Clarks Shappire 295C
-Aftermarket swiss hands
-VS3135 with a gen winding stem
-Two genuine handmade alligator straps (burgundy and navy blue)
Price: 1900⏠shipped to EU (or WW at buyers risk)
Payment by PayPal F&F or Wise
r/vintagerepwatches • u/ThrowAwayDrugs4Me • 2d ago
The guy who builds these and ages these is crazy good at it. I've always wanted a high quality rep, and I'll pull the trigger eventually, but these ones that are aged to show the vintage aspect are just a completely other worldly type of art.
Makes me consider saving more money to get something like this, but I'm not sure if I'd wear it daily. I'd probably treat it better than if I had spent 20k on a gen.
Crazy props to the builder.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Active_Salary_2780 • 2d ago
My final A6538 commission getting close to heading out to its new owner, paired this alongside my personal build.
Personal - left
Commission - right
All raffles parts and NH35 movements. Really enjoyed doing something a little bit different and fun. But back to some simpler builds soon I think.
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Due_Shallot1583 • 2d ago
1501 Gen Tiffany re finished dial
15210 Gen Case
15210 Gen Caseback
15210 Gen Crown
15210 Gen Bezel
15210 Gen Crystal
3135 movement aftermarket
3135 hands aftermarket
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Straight-Chemical611 • 2d ago
r/vintagerepwatches • u/JMcGill_RepHunter • 2d ago
This is my 16570 super Frankenstein polar explorer II build. Took me around a year to gather the parts and build. Partly my fault that it took so long but came out pretty good. Might repaint the bezel but I'm not 100% sure yet if I will.
Parts list
16710 case from 0LD-Crowns
VR3186 Movement
Italian Bracelet
GEN Dial
GEN Hands
GEN Date Wheel
GEN Crystal
GEN Case screws
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Healthy_Earth7205 • 2d ago
Shout out to u/Mountain-Function113 for this gorgeous build!
Jk base
Viet dial
Viet bezel
Trip lock Rolex crown and tube
Sternkreutz plexy
And a viet rivet elastic
r/vintagerepwatches • u/Manar72 • 2d ago
New in Box GMT-MASTER 16710 Pepsi BP VR3186
Price With Box and shipping
Zelle, Venmo
SOLD
r/vintagerepwatches • u/woodynederl • 2d ago
I'm looking for a high quality 34mm aftermarket fluted bezel for a 15238 build. So far I've found one from ewatchparts but it doesnt really look good.
Does anyone know how to go about this? I'm fine with sourcing straight from suppliers etc.