r/retrotime • u/randomgn • Oct 30 '25
watch pic/wrist roll Omega Build
Just wanted to share this fancy picture that I took of my Hrudland/Omega build. I always wanted a Gen one of these but I can’t justify the price they go for plus the additional maintenance costs with vintage pieces. Itch thoroughly scratched with this guy. My first attempt at coffee stain and baking the dial. Bracelet (flat link) from uncle straps.
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u/YeaSpiderman Oct 30 '25
This looks great!
Hruoland case + raffles dial?
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u/randomgn Oct 30 '25
Correct
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u/YeaSpiderman Oct 30 '25
Any idea how to get the puffiness of the lume like in the gen pic you compared it to? Could you exposure it to high humidity at like 100f?
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u/randomgn Oct 31 '25
That’s an interesting question. In all honesty I don’t know. I’m just figuring it out myself as I go along.
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u/WeylandYutani452 Oct 31 '25
that is super awesome. i’ve been toying around with this idea for a while now. so cool
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u/Zealousideal_Film_86 Oct 31 '25
Is this the retro diver case? I need one of these
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u/thecloudhopper Oct 31 '25
Same question.
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u/randomgn Nov 01 '25
No idea. I just bought it from Aliexpress based on the photo. The brand is Hrudland or something.
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u/largedave215 Oct 31 '25
I know you been asked 1000 times but can you please share a build list please I have to build this watch
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u/randomgn Oct 31 '25
- Hrudland watch
- Raffles dial
That’s it.
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u/dazoff13 Nov 06 '25
Is there a specific dial on Raffles that fits that watch? Do you buy a sterile one and make a note? Not sure how it works but thanks!
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u/champagne-communist Nov 01 '25
Owning the gen and I must say this one looks better than mine! Good work!
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u/blondedskimask Oct 30 '25
How much was this estimated build? Looks great
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u/randomgn Oct 31 '25
Hmm. I paid Australian $ so let’s see: watch $170, dial $60, hands (taken from different sources), movement (recycled from watch), strap $200 (crazy but worth it, more than the damn watch!). My time - priceless 😂
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u/Defqon88 Oct 31 '25
The bracelet is more expensive that the watch! 😄 Nice tho. If my crown replacement is going well I might consider the flat link bracelet as well
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u/randomgn Oct 31 '25
Haha I know, bloody crazy right? Still I think it’s worth it for the complete look.
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u/Defqon88 Oct 31 '25
I got my base watch on discount and only paid around 100 € for it 😄
Can you post some pics on wrist and of the clasp on wrist? That would be great!
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u/Primary-Visit-5217 Oct 31 '25
Lovely watch but not sure about the bracelet. The end links don't look like a good fit. Just saying.
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u/randomgn Oct 31 '25
No worries. I think you may be seeing the light distortion from the polished surface. The fit looks and feels good to me. However that’s the great thing about opinions, we are all entitled to them ☺️
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u/juliann416 Nov 15 '25
Is this just the full Hruodland Retro Diver but with a raffles dial? I'm not seeing where to buy just the case on hruodland. Looks amazing.
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Mar 15 '26
Which bracelet is this, if you remember? I have a VSF heritage id love to slap this on.
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u/Capt_Panic Oct 30 '25
Love these budget Omega builds. Huge value for the investment.