Category Archives: aftermarket parts

Ginault, nothing but the Sub

Posted on June 30th, 2011

Established in Fremont, California, the founder of Ginault plans to offer bespoke watches based on legendary military diving watches. The Rolex Submariner is the first source of inspiration, ant there is also a dial inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300. Ginault’s Base Module 1 and Silent Service Mark II both come with a Swiss ETA 2824-2 calibre, [...]

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Rubberize your Rolex

Posted on May 16th, 2011

Hat tip to Gregory Pons of BusinessMontres.com Rolex has a reputation for being extremely conservative when it comes to design novelties. The maison generally takes decades before implementing new designs or new technology. As an example, their recent glidelock buckle was finally introduced to supercede designs that were patented more than half-a-century ago. One of the reasons for Rolex’s exteme caution is that their new technology must be thoroughly [...]

Posted in aftermarket parts, novelty, pimp your watch, straps | 3 Comments

Great loss for the watch projects community

Posted on April 17th, 2011

I am saddened to hear about the passing away of renowned watch modder Noah Fuller on April 13th, 3 days after his 41st birthday and 12 days before his wedding anniversary. Noah Fuller was one of the earliest entrepreneurs offering custom watches and aftermarket parts for Seiko and ETA movements. Having amongst other things created [...]

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introducing: International Watch Man

Posted on February 9th, 2011

I came across their Website before, but a recent visit to International Watch Man drew my attention to their 2010 collection of Fifty Fathoms homages. Bill Yao of MKII, Eddie Platts of Timefactors and the brothers Cameron of Corvus Watch have all famously released homages of what is considered the first proper “diving watch”. For more [...]

Posted in aftermarket parts, assembler, ETA 2836, historic designs, Limited edition, militarophilia, straps, Unitas 649X | 3 Comments

introducing: Getat Watch Company

Posted on August 20th, 2010

Getat Watch Company is an e-store run by a watchmaker who specialized in custom watches and parts inspired by military timepieces of the Pact of Steel countries, namingly German and Italian. Unlike most eBay sellers, Getat Watch ensures that all dials are coated with Swiss luminous compounds. The cases are available in different sizes and with different surface finish. [...]

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Introducing: Vintage Watch Parts

Posted on August 6th, 2010

The watchmaker behind Vintage Watch Parts is specialized in fitting vintage movements into new cases, but he also does restoration on all watch components: movements, cases, dials, hands, crowns… you name it. The website is also intended as a resource for handy men and Panerai afficionati who are not afraid to compromise the manufacturer’s warranty [...]

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introducing: eWatchparts.com

Posted on August 31st, 2009

eWatchparts.com is specialized in aftermarket parts for brands like Breitling, Omega, Panerai, Rolex, Tudor and ETA movements. It can be a good starting point to source parts for doing a custom job on a watch.

Posted in aftermarket parts, ETA 28XX, original parts, pimp your watch, restoration, Valjoux 775X, vintage movements | 2 Comments

introducing: Fuller Watch Company

Posted on August 19th, 2009

After two and a half years of research and design the Tsunami is finally at the prototype stage. FullerWatch‘s goal was to create a dive watch with the classic looks of the Seiko 6309-7040, but with use of easily interchangeable Seiko parts from the 7s26 & 6r15 divers (SKX007 & SBDC001). Read more at OceanicTime.

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introducing: Maurice Duplain

Posted on July 23rd, 2009

Maurice Duplain has a stock of components and movements for assembling your very own Swiss watch. You can either choose from one of his already assembled watches, or choose your own components and have them assembled or doing the job yourself if you’ve got the skills.  

Posted in aftermarket hands, aftermarket parts, assembler, ETA 2824-2, ETA 2836, ETA 2892-A2, ETA 2893-2, made-to-order, original parts, stock design, straps, Valjoux 7750, Valjoux 7751 | Leave a comment

introducing: Classic Watch Parts

Posted on July 23rd, 2009

ClassicWatchParts.com offers a broad range of original and aftermarket parts for prestigious brads like Breitling, Omega, Rolex and Tudor.

Posted in aftermarket crystals, aftermarket hands, aftermarket parts, ETA 2824-2, ETA 2836, ETA 2892-A2, ETA 2893-2, original parts, restoration, Valjoux 7750, Valjoux 7751, vintage movements | Leave a comment