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Saabin
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If it has pins on the back then it is a 1675 dial. If it has a ring around the back and no pins then it is a 6542 dial.
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Vintage parts madness, just when you think you've seen it all!
Saabin replied to docblackrock's topic in The Rolex Area
Check this one out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...A:IT&ih=005 I had been watching this one from the beginning. It started at $150 with no reserve!! you cant blame the seller for that one. -
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...Itemnumber=3305 HFT has them on sale for $28.99
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Non mbw 1680. Mine was from aBay however other dealers sold the same watch.
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Case Is almost finished:
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Another prototype datewheel, getting closer but still not satisfied: Changing the angle of the case back edge and overall size: Adjusting the bevel of the step up on the back of the case: Thinning the case a bit more: I still need to open up the rehaut a bit. (a gmt dial is a bit larger than a sub one) However I am going to have to make a special bit to get in there.
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The software is called Flexi. http://www.scanvecamiable.com/ It is design software mainly for the sign making industry however it is measurement based so it works great for designing anything that need to be precise in size.
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Working on refining the alternating red/black datewheel in flexi.
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The all black one I used in your 1675 is more correct for that model.
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Yes, The base is a older aBay red sub case. Then I took almost a full mm off the front to make it thin enough, Knocked the CGs off and took a little off the sides. Tonight I will be working on finishing out the shaping of it and hopefully start in on the polishing & finishing.
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CWP, Cost me a nut too. Here is one more teaser shot, then I am going to bed.
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Just finished the rough case machining on my next project, Take a look:
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A genuine crystal will fit. I have done it. The problem you will run into is that once a genuine crystal is fitted the fact that your bezel is too thin will really become apparent. As an alternative you can fit a tropic 19 which has the same inner and outer dimensions but is not as tall.
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The dealers are pretty good at slipping them through. I have ordered dozens of reps and never had a customs issue. Edit: I am on the west coast of the US
