Hi, my first post although I've been virtually with you for longer I can remember. I've used a namoki skx insert with the corgeut speedy to give it a slight autavia feel. Used the 0-11 sapphire domed one. Looks pretty cool. Will post the photos when Im allowed.
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Based on the information provided by members of the community, it appears that a turquoise sub 300 Doxa homage watch from watchdives.com is a good option for an affordable watch on Ali-Express. Additionally, a watch inspired by the Seiko Prospex U.S. Special Edition, which is surprisingly not a replica, is also a good option. It has an alloy case, hardlex crystal, and a Chinese quartz movement, and is available at a reasonable price.
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It's an almost exact fit. The external dimension of the skx/namoki is a fraction smaller, we're talking tenths of mm. You can only see it through a magnifying glass. The same with the inner diameter. Just a hair smaller but as it is a domed insert, you don't see the surface of the actual bezel. Not sure about sloped or flat inserts. The domed one works fine. And it's unscratchable 
The phylida sub arrived a few days ago and I must say I'm pretty impressed. I think it beats the pagani hands down and is a good alternative to san martin or cronos. And being cheaper than the two by approximately 100 USD is not something to be sniffed at either. The only issue is a weaker lume on the indexes. See the time Å‚apse on the photos. Other that that it's a keeper.
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No backplay on the phyllie sub. Far from it. It's actually quite hard to rotate. I believe the tensiin spring that holds the bezel onto the case is bent pretty tight. The only watch I have with the tighter bezel is san martin 62mas v1. And the bracelet is comfortable. Solid endlinks, attached tight to the case, no rattle or wobble, milled clasp and the glidelock. Had to remove 3 bits to fit my 7 inch wrist. This one stays on the watch. And I'm not a fan of bracelets. I prefer a good rubber strap or a nice leather one. But the bracelet on the phylida is nice and comfy.
I made a vh31 based watch just to see how I will like it before I buy something serious with this movement. Here is the outcome:
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The recipe is really rather simple and the ingredients are easily available. First, you buy this off the bay for approximately 15 bucks:
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Remove whatever's inside the case and leave it for other projects. The movement fits vintage Vostok cases like a glove. Then add the dial (6 bucks)
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The movement (20 bucks for 2)
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And the hands (7 bucks for the whole watch which you will utilize afterwards because it is the utter piece of the brown substance of the familiar provenance:
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And voila! Serve cold with tuna:
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Remove whatever's inside the case and leave it for other projects. The movement fits vintage Vostok cases like a glove. Then add the dial (6 bucks)
And the hands (7 bucks for the whole watch which you will utilize afterwards because it is the utter piece of the brown substance of the familiar provenance:
And voila! Serve cold with tuna:
Trev_L thanks! Initially I used the movement holder for the miyota 2035 I cut to size to create the tension between the movement and the case. Then I found a spacer for miyota 2105 which fits no problem. You can buy the vh31 spacers/holders from cousins. The stem is a typical tap 10 so any Ali crown fits. I used the one I had lying around 6.5 mm diameter for 2.5 mm tube obviously without threads. I also used an old Vostok amphibia crown gasket to put between the case and the crown since the recess in the case is for smaller crowns and I didnt want a gap between the crown and the case. As the movement comes with the stem (and the battery - a nice surprise) I just cut it with 1 mm or so margin of error and put it all together then obviously had to cut the stem once again, made sure it fits and then added the strap, which doubled the overall cost of the watch. Pretty happy with it. Love 36mm watches and I wish San Martin, steeldive and the likes had the balls to offer watches in that size.
Thanks. Didn't realize it would generate so much interest
But that only proves there's a market for 36mm (mil/field) watches. The strap is Stowa. Only 37 euros delivered. The best pilot strap I've ever had. The second best I've bought was the Ali one - I can provide pics later. I can make you one no problem. But I need to order the parts from Ali and it will probably take a month or so. And since I'm not a professional watchmaker I will only charge you for the parts and the postage. Shouldnt be more that 40 euros + p&p. What do you say? And in the meantime another pic.
US $36.30 34ï¼… Off | Japanese chronograph watch VK63 quartz movement 39MM sterile dial Luminous Hands sapphire fiberglass case bracelet TO637
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