Welcome bobkat. I think in time you will find this a great place to hang out. It may be a little less busy but a lot more civil and the wealth of knowledge here is amazing . Enjoy
Joey, the last one listed as just Milsub case back. I may need to rephrase my comment. It is a must on a Cartel 1655 conversion as the one that comes on it is domed polished case back vs the Milsub that is flat and brushed . I'm not sure what case back is provided on the Cartel 1675. Gen case back pictured
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Sounds like quite a undertaking but fun at the same time. I wish I had the skills / nerves to do all you stated but choose to farm my projects out after I gather all the parts. Pictured is my 1675 recently completed and I have a 1680 in the process of being modded. I love the vintages. <br /><br />