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IMHO...and based on side to side comparo's of many pics of gen drsd and GW, I found that the MBW case is incorrect for an early drsd build, because the bezel and case back is too thick, while it is more appropriate for a later GW build. Here is the 1st gen Yuki case from my drsd build. The bezel grooves may look shallow, but they are not, I'm just a crappy photographer... I don't know why other say that the He Valve is wrong, because it looks pretty good to me. So OP...it really depends on which 1665 you would like to build with your Yuki case. But it does look like you have a different gen of Yuki case.

very interesting H...do you have any pics my friend or was it so subtle that it is next to impossible for the sensor to pick up? Because this is the look I'm going after for my next project.

Yeah D, the dial was way to brown...that is why I used if for my experiment to re-create the one in Jake's Blog. Now that I know it can be done...

comeon fxr that would be the Holy Grail of mods! Upon further examination of the Jake Blog pics, that dial looks like it has a satin finish...so I took the rest of the markers off my dial and then gave it a quick shot of clear satin finish... The only problem is that I goofed and I tried to wipe a drop of varnish off...taking some print off. Oh Well!!!

That's it L! Thanks! It was Jakes Watch Blog...this was my inspiration...It looks like I have to remove all the hour markers as well Definitely not a fantasy R! @fxr...The dial is from the PT 1680 tropical... D...that is a very nice sub my friend!!

I Believe that Stefano had a blog of a 1680 dial with no hash marks, but I can't locate it just right now...oh well something to do on a cold Canadian day! I still have to clear up the residue a bit.

Great info to have! Thanks M! I think the DW hands are based on vintage 773x chronographs. I can't recall who it was on this forum, but he had used gen hands from a vintage chronograph of the same era as the 7032...

This must be the second generation Yuki cases, because the first gen had an improper thin bezel, but everything else was more accurate, including the CG's. The case back engravings seem a little thicker also, but it could be the effect of the macro shot.

Listen to L well young Jedi, for he is the Master of the Explorers! And that is no joke...Explorers are L's passion....

Awesone!!! I'm glad you can use it J! I know I couldn't and it would sit in my parts box forever... As K mentioned...cheers to the Tudor king!

The PT 1680 case should work and would be a prime candidate for a cheap 9411 build. Even though the dial size is 27mm, the rehaut opening is approx. 25.97mm. IMO a 5512 would be an appropriate build for a 7928, while the 1680 case would be appropropriate for a 9411 build. In fact,since Ubi recently so graciously donated a GMT bezel to me...I have a PT 1680 case sitting in my parts box. It is free to you...I'll even pay shipping. PM me if you are interested....

Thanks guys! I actually modded a buddy's MBW 5512 and actually quite liked it! But I have these parts sitting around, so I might as well use them. That being said, this is an old skool 9411 case and it's all wrong for a 9411...so I'm going to make this out of it....

hhhmmm...good points M...very good points...

Hey M! Yes...a gen dial will fit...I'm just wondering if the case is accurate enough for me to pursue the dial I like! btw the case back on this case is not the original one....

That is such a cool story...love to hear stuff like this!!!

Soliciting all 5512 builders out there...pics below of a gen...BTW notice the low crown position for the gen... In my parts box, I managed to gather the parts for this case... Do you guys think my case is a good candidate for a 5512? Thanks everyone!

Very NICE! I need to get me one of these...

Okay L! I definitely consider that!!!

ACK! I knew that would be the answers!!! Back to to the drawing board! Thanks guys!!!

Does anyone know if you can get the thick MBW GW 1665 bezel assembly and caseback seperately and from whom?

Thanks Red! I was also think of using cheesecloth, but I thought it would give the dial a more checkered like pattern. In any case, I might experiment more with different materials to see what type if vintage patina I can accomplish. Maybe a cracked finish????

hhhmmmm...

Thank you R! This is a very generous gesture and I'm going to "pay it forward", so stay tuned members!!!

Thanks everyone! @flex...I basically bought a box of Generic Rolex hands, from CousinsUK. The box has all sorts of Rolex and Tudor hands. IMO they are pretty accurate and go a long way if you have a lot of Rolex projects... http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/4/494/1958.aspx @ Alligoat...that's not a bad idea, but isn't the 6542 different in size? If not, then maybe I will undertake a 6542 project also!

A lot of members have seen RolexAddicts awesome 1675 builds, in addition, Star69 built a 1675 from the Josh 1:1 1655. Introducing my 1675 Cornino... Specs are the following: Josh 1:1 1655 case CWP 6542 small GMT hand NDT gilt dial Yuki 7206 expanding bracelet gen bezel insert gen crown Sternkruz T116 wholesaleoutlet bezel assembly and roulette wheel and the jewel of this project... A Zodiac 75B GMT movement. Unlike the modified ones in reps, this is a true GMT movement and beats at a slower 21.6k... I wanted a transitional look of a 6542 to a 1675, so I used gilt hands and aged the hands by lightly sanding them with 60 micron sandpaper and then "glopped" on lume to the hands to give them a vintage look. I also chose to go with a roulette wheel (sorry Freddy!). Finally, I applied a pebble finish to the dial. This is accomplished by first spraying on matte finish and then while still wet, lightly dab the dial with a paper towel. Though not accurate, I think that this finish gave the watch a more vintage feel and a personal touch... The CG's were sculpted by me. I didn't think that the original CG's were just shaved and ended at a point. Rolex had to elegantly form the pointed CG's so that flows with the case. I also softened up the edges of the case and installed a gen 5.3mm crown. This was originally difficult, because the Josh case came with a 6mm crown tube, thus I had to find a tube this will fit like a 6mm but yet take a 5.3mm crown. I eventually had to go with an Asian crown tube, but it did the job! Was it a fun project??? Definitely, even though there was a lot of trial and error with the movement, it was very satisfying that I managed to get the movement to work. I would definitely do a project like this again Afterthought and closing statements. It looks like the hands are a little off as compared to the GMT time, so I will need to reset the hands. I would like to find a better coin edge bezel and the cyclopes on the crystal is not centered, after doing a little research, Sterny had two types of T116 crystals, so I get this one and give it a try. Thanks for looking!!!!