whoopy12

Hey all, I'm trying to source a set of Rolex service 1665 hands with no luck. Biggest hurdle so far is getting the service part number for the hands: Apparently naming the model ISN'T ENOUGH 

I've been googling like crazy for the past couple of days with no results, does anyone have access to a Rolex service part number...guide?

I have a white one, gen flat top 3's and open 6,9. It's white not silver where are you located, I'll be happy to loan it to you for scan purposes.

PM'd!

Here's one...

Appreciated jmb, but I'd rather work directly from a scan - this will ensure no numbers are misaligned/skewed even a little. 

LOVE that sapphire caseback

I actually have one, its a gen silver flat top 3, not brushed silver

That will definitely work - I just need a scan of the entire wheel. Do you still have the scanned file from your flat top eta dwo project?

Does anyone have a 1570 flat top 3's datewheel I could purchase/borrow? I just purchased a 1570 movement, but am a bit discouraged due to the lack of decent aftermarket options at the moment.

WSO aka Mr. Slimeball is the only person I see selling them...

If I could borrow someone's datewheel (or maybe someone could send me a scanned file of theirs) I would throw it into illustrator, create a vector file, and get some manufactured in silver

UPDATE #6

Films have been made! Each color warrants the creation of a separate film. In total, 9 films were created in the past two days. For dials requiring 2 colors, each film will be lined up with one another to ensure a picture perfect print (especially in the case of the Comex dial). Naturally, the next step in the process will be printing!

Stay tuned for more updates!

- Whoop

What do you guys think? Gen? Phong/Minh? Cartel? - ok maybe not the last one 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-1665-casebody-used-/300924332213?pt=AU_Watches&hash=item46107ce8b5

Whoopy's, any update on the dial project?

Thanks,

Dave...

Updates indeed!

UPDATE #5

Dials arrived at the factory yesterday. Film (a negative of sorts) based off of the corel draw files I mentioned earlier will be created for each dial on Monday-Tuesday. I have not been informed of EXACTLY how long printing will take (after the films have been made), but the whole process so far has been very quick and professional. To me, this phrase, "quick and professional" doesn't crop up often in this hobby, so I'm delighted with the progress thus far. 

Also, 200th post!    

More updates as I get them!

- whoop

I have a Minh 1665 Comex.  I will try to find a picture or take another

Please do! I wanted to make a more accurate version of this (as the ndt/yuki versions aren't great), but couldn't find any high resolution pictures.

Haven't seen the Minh version, is it pretty accurate?

I like the white/creamy original dial the best. What Comex 1665 dial will you be using?

Welcome to the forum Tex!

Parts can be found from a variety of sources.

These are a few places you can start with:

http://www.rwgforum.net/forum/59-tools-parts/

http://www.helenarou.com/

http://www.rafflestime.com/servlet/StoreFront

UPDATE #4

We're getting closer!

Just made the first of 2 payments to the dial factory + shipped out the custom gen spec dials. I've been busy the last few days creating the appropriate files for the dial factory to use for production. Coreldraw is a common vector program used by many factories in China. I created all of the dial designs using illustrator, so each file needed to be converted accordingly. This required me to purchase Coreldraw and after several frustrating hours of digging through illustrator/Coreldraw forums I was able to do the necessary conversions (you wouldn't believe how different the 2 programs are).

After using the random number generator here: http://www.this-play.nl/randomnumber/

The 2 isostyle strap winners are:

14. CptTripps

10. dieselpower

I will ship your straps asap!

stay tuned for more updates

- whoop

Maybe I'm stupid but it looked like you were only going to print 20 dials in total, then quit.

20 orders were needed to fund the printing: more than 20 dials will be printed in this order. Factories have a MOQ (minimum order quantity), while my quantity still falls short of the average moq (200), my printing contact has a good relationship with a factory and convinced them to print the order.

Are you adding additional slots to the preorder list for this new dial?

The original preorder list was put together in an effort to fund the printing of 7 designs. At this time, anyone is welcome to preorder dials to ensure that they receive a dial, as I'm only printing 1 batch, but the raffle will only include the original members who preordered. In short, yes you can preorder this dial - just pm me.

- whoop

UPDATE #3

Still waiting on the remaining preorderer, and then things will move forward.

I have also decided to change the 5513 dial in the lineup (it was originally going to be 1 color - white ink). I designed it using an HD reference picture of a 5513 gilt dial: the final product will be real gilt (not golden ink). These will end up being $190 methinks.

Gen for comparison:

http://rolexpassionmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/5513gilt19653.jpg

stay tuned,

- whoop

Update #2:

15 orders have been completed - just need 1 more to launch!

- rower

Please reply so we can get this started

- whoop

UPDATE: 

As of now, 11 orders have been completed. Once the remaining 5 have been logged, I will send the custom brass dials to the printing factory. In addition, once the rest of the orders have been confirmed, I will be raffling off two 20mm isofrane-type bands to the preorder-ers who have helped realize this project! 

I present: the isostyle

http://imgur.com/a/v3bDv#0

- whoop

Edit: Dropbear, clear out your inbox: I cannot pm you!

1. 1x 1680 red mk 3 - Aero_Dave

2. 1x 5517 - torresp

3. 1x 5514 – torresp

4. 1x 5514 - torresp

5. 1x 1680 red mk 3 - Wiesn089

6. 1x 1016 - tomhorn

7. 1x 1680 red mk3 - dropbear2008

8. 1x 1016 - dropbear2008

9. 1x 5514 comex  (26.5mm, tropical finish) - DocThor

10.1x 1016 - dieselpower

11.1x 5514 Comex - dieselpower

12. 1x 5517 - rower

13. 1x 5514 comex - rower

14. 1x 1016 - CptTripps

15. 1x 1680 red mk 3 - CptTripps

16. 1x1016 - quaresma7

17. 1x1016 - quaresma7

18. 1x5514 - quaresma7

19. 1680 red mk3 - Netniet

20. 1x 5514 Comex - dutchguy2

21. 1x 1016 - dutchguy2

22. 1680 red mk3 - janeto72

23. 1680 red mk3 - Gabus

24. 1665 drsd mk 2 - bumroxas

25. 1x1680 red mk3 - ogladio

(Other list for reference)

1. 5517  (26.5mm) $165  

2. 1016  (28mm) $180

3. 5514 comex  (26.5mm) $180 

4. 5513 meters first (26.5mm) $165

5. 1680 red mk 3 (26.5mm) $180

6. 1665 drsd mk 2 (26.5mm) $180

7. 1680 white mk 1 (26.5mm) $180

Thanks guys!

At this juncture, I will pm you with the information necessary to complete the preorder process. 

If I haven't pm'd you yet: please pm me with your order/number in the list.

- whoop

Erm ... do you guys read what whoopy writes?

+1

I would take a 1665 GW rail dial. Pretty please with sugar on top!

. I'd take of these too.

Unfortunately, I've already completed the artwork that will be used in the printing of the dials: unless it's on the list it won't be produced.

I'm going to give this preorder 1 week. If x20 dial orders (pledges) can be made by then, this project can become a reality, otherwise I will be shutting it down. Please add to Aero_dave's list on this thread if you want these to be produced!

- whoop

do you have any pictures of the 1680 white dial?

mark I, II or III?

MK 1