I have been inspired to build a 1655 since Josh finally improved his dial offering. This should be a good base to start with. Here is what I am looking at so far:
Josh 1665 with white indices: http://www.1-pc8838.com/00rlex00103-vintage-explorer-1655-ssss-swiss-2836-p-9162.html
Omega Flightmaster hour and minute hands #HAN-2418: http://www.ofrei.com/page944.html
I plan on using the bracelet that Josh has on the watch, but might consider a gen 7836 with 380 links.
Rolex 6mm Twinlock crown 24-600
Rolex/Clark 24-6020 tube
Rolex/Clark 116 crystal
Here is where I have questions:
1. I would like a straight second hand since Josh's is inaccurate. CWP has a set, but I am not sure if it fits the 2836-2. Can anyone chime in? http://www.classicwatchparts.com/catpart/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=45&products_id=62&osCsid=dr6t3rdf82trcntr3uukrrppu2
2. Josh's bezel is not very accurate either (the top of the 4s are not flat enough...........it is hard to tell how thick the numbers are by the pics, so I can't comment on that. Can someone recommend a more accurate bezel?
3. Josh's dial is an improvement, but I may like Yuki's rail dial better: http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6380817/8082301.htm What does everyone else think? Can anyone comment if the Vietnam dials will fit in Josh's case? I believe I read a post where someone used an ND Trading dial in his case.
Thanks in advance for your help. Looking forward to getting this off the ground
BTW, here is a great read for anyone considering the 1655: http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/vintage-rolex-forum/12963.htm