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I second chiman12 in the ingod rail dial and at only 150 bukcs or so you cannot go wrong. Looks to be same dial that ndt sells for over 400. I cant wait to get my MBW 1665 case to do this build.

I contacted the seller about it. He will go 820 for the case set including the caseback but there is corrosion that is disturbing

So I got my dial today. This is the first step of my 1675 build. I also got the hands but I don't think I will need them as I have probably ruled out going gen case and movement. Out of curiosity, would I be able to sell the hands and if so would it be better to sell as a set of mercedes hands and the GMT hand seperatly. Also, what is a fair price for something like these considering that the GMT hand is missing tritium on arrow.

I messaged ingod about a week ago about it and he said he had them, I assume you are talking about the Rail Dial! He said 153 shipped, I can reply and say I will take it if you want to see if it is still available!

Looks good to me, the scrolling is correct. On the right side of the crown the top scroll turns up while on the left side the bottom scoll turns up. This is correct. Here is a rather lengthy discussion about the authenticity of these clasp markings.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/thread/1288759930/1288922659/Orchi+believes+this+Odd+type+of+Rolex+%26quot%3BScroll%26quot%3B+Logo+on+Buckle-Clasps+is+aftermarket..%2B%2B

Thanks for the input, I am glad I posted pictures of the case as the corrosion is something I never payed attention to. I think for now I will pursue the 1655 1:1 unless anyone knows if MBW ever made a case?

I honestly don't know if it is worth building a watch for 2700 dollars that is worth basically the same. I could have 2700 in it and maybe get what I have out of it. If I were to go the rep route I could have about 800 in it with gen dial, insert, crystal, crown, tube bracelet, and be able to get that back out as well............... and spend the difference building a 16600 with same gen parts.

So I have a tough decision to make. As I am sure some of you know from my other 1675 post I have a gen dial and hands that I recently purchased. I was planning on building a rep 1655-1675. However, I just found a gen 1675 midcase with back, crystal, crown and tube for what I think is a reasonable price. It is still not cheap as I will have to do some liquidating to pick it up. I plan on putting a gen jubilee bracelt with 550 endlinks on the watch either way and all ready have a faded black insert. If I were to buy the gen case I could not afford at the time to get gen bezel or movement. I would probably get a rep bezel and and a21 movement and wear it till I could get a bezel and 1575 movement. I figure I could find a gen bezel for around 400 and movement for about a grand down the road to complete everything. My question is, once I get all the parts I figure I will have around 2700 in the watch. Is that a reasonable amount for a franken? This is a tough call for me as like I said I will need to liquidate some watches and probably parts for a 16600 build I was planning.

Thanks for looking and for any advice,

Joe

I clicked on the imageshack links and now my computer is screwed!

DO NOT OPEN LINK!

Thanks for that link chiman and the info on the crown/tube. I think I have enough knowledge now to get myself in trouble, lol. This is going to be a fun project.

.............or 24-600-0

Thats the 24-530-0?

Thanks everyone for the wonderfull input. I think I have found the case, bezel, and retaining ring. My biggest dilema now is the movement. I have an eta 2846 from an OCTO coming from another member that I would like to use but I do not know how or who to contact to have it modified to a GMT.

Yes. Search out my early 6542 construction threads for details.

Freddy I did the search and saw your threads on the build but the links that I think were the ones on the 2846-GMT info did not work. Am I missing something? Any input on this most recent hurdle would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again

Joe

Thanks, also can an eta 2846 movement be converted to GMT and used in the project?

So I just scored a gen Rolex 1675 dial and hand set. I will post pics tomorrow of the dial and hands. I have read up on all the tutorials for the 1655-1675 builds but I am still a little confused as to what case I need. I know everyone says Josh's 1:1 1655 but is this the mcqueen 1655? I plan on doing gen crystal insert crown and tube along with my dial. I assume the hands will be of no use to me so they will probably end up on vrf. Any help on material and info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Joe

Why do I think of motorboats everytime I see your posts wagon?

Sorry meant eaton android likes to correct my spelling even though I am always right.

Honestly I cannot speak as to whether the crystal is worth it or not as I never got to see it before gen crystal. I can tell you I would not have changed to gen crystal had I not gotten an amazing deal on one at rolex forums.

About a month ago I became the proud owner of a WM9 V2. I received this watch in a trade from a great member who will remain nameless unless he would like to chime in. The watch has a gen period correct insert that came with the watch. I had the watch sent to pbdad for instalation of a gen crown, and crystal that I had sourced. I cannot begin to thank pbdad enough for the great job he did. Wonderfull communication and I cannot wait to work with him again on other projects.The insert and crystal has very small scuffs which imho adds to its authenticity. I plan on having this watch be my daily beater as it was for the owner before me.

Without further ado

Truly a perfect piece of work. Gabus is a lucky man.

I got lucky on Rolex Forums! I just bought a gen crystal for 35.00. It is a 16710 and I am going to have it installed on a WM9 V2. I know it is for a GMT II but I think the AR on cyclops would be cool on a Sub.

This will probably answer all your questions.

http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=6261

Joe

I accidentally bought a gen insert thinking it was for a 16710. After the auction ended I realized that it was for a 1675 or 16750. Does anyonr know if this insert will fit into my BK Transformer?

Thanks

I have tried to find for the life of me the part number for the 6mm twinlock crown for a 16710. I am looking for on for a Transformer and want to ensure I get the right one.

Thanks

Joe

I know one month is not bad to wait. Evidently he has all the parts for the project just needs time to build. But I just sold my 1665 and need something to replace it.