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One good thing about 1655 dials is they are not very 'pretty' to begin with (imho) so a good repdial usually looks fine. Two things to look for: Make sure the outer row of lume markers reach right up to the edge of the reflector area (aka rehaut). Some repdials leave too much space and it is a quick tell. Be sure the movement/dial combo is securely mounted in the case because the lume on the outer markers can get scuffed away if the dial/mvt slides back and forth when setting etc. This depends on how much 'wiggle room' there is to begin with. Aftmkt cases may have more space between the movement and case than genuine. "Also if anyone knows of a 1575 or 1570 GMT movement send me a mesg lol ... i have one but it is toast.. I didnt pay much for it thinking it would be rebuildable but it isnt lol" GMT parts are very hard to come by so if your movement is a correct 1575GMT there are quite a few very hard to get parts on it. If you have all the GMT parts, changing a regular 1570/1575 out to GMT is fairly easy. Here is the parts list again if you did not save it: https://rwg.cc/topic/191728-planing-steve-mcqueen-1655-project/2 points
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Absolutely stunning example of the most desirable version of the ref 1016 with every bit correct !!!! Look at the shape of the crystal and the excellent bezel. Note the correct shape on the back of the lugs too... This is one to keep. I'm glad to have the opportunity to share this on my favorite forum I haven't been very active on lately...
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"I agree on the random high prices. It's starting to [censored] me off." Yeah. Me too. How does Raff sell a fair dial for $30 and one a little bit better from someone else is $250? When 'Paul' was in business, his dials were $10 and free delivery. Ten Bucks! Not that hot by today's standards, but only $10.1 point
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As far as movements are concerned... maloja @ geeeeemejl dot com I'm sure he can help you + he's US. Sorry to hear about Ruby.. I agree on the random high prices. It's starting to piss me off.1 point
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The answer to this will also evolve as reps are starting to encroach on NWBIG status on many new models previously though un-rep-able. We're now seeing working tourbillons at the $700-800 mark! At the moment the ones worth buying in gen are precious metal models, those with special or in-house movements that don't have reliable clones, or any others with too many obvious tells.1 point
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Sent from me1 point
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@Legend it’s 13mm gen is 12.2 I’ve had my gen side by side with an arf and you can see the difference the caseback is a different shape the recess is bigger. I read a few other people used a slimmer caseback after having the deco plate removed and normal rotor added. Just wondered if you could do that ? If it can be done I’d rather do it as it’s one of those things once you’ve seen you can’t un see. Picky I know but can’t help it lol1 point
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The ARF Daytona comes with gen like thickness already due to the modified A7750 movement (partially working chrono) so there’s no need to thin it. Jxwatch’s watch wasn’t thinned and it was not necessary to do so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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Out for a hike this afternoon. Enjoying the sun Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 point
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noob 5.1 on top VS noob 3.5 "wet" below1 point
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