Bart Cordell

It's very interesting. I project to replace my Clark 25-19 with a GS from ofrei on my Cartel. But as I shaved my retaining ring, I need a new bezel assembly. Any suggestions where I could buy one ? I saw the 149$ WSO, is it accurate and the good size for Cartel ? Can't find Clarks bezel assembly. [emoji632]

Come on, better than your gen dial ? I can't believe that ! We could make an exchange Nice [emoji106] In what pics did you find the hidden fantasy ? [emoji632]

Thanks friends ! Nobody found the hidden secret ?@rolojack you know what I'm talking about, keep your mouse shut ) [emoji632]

I bought this watch in January in m2m on RWG. it is the Trusty Time model equipped with an ETA 2836-2 movement Titoni modified to have the GMT function. She had gone into the hands of RolexAddict for his work as usual modifications. To know : - Complete case and crown guards reshaping according to gen 1675 models, - Re-drilled lug holes to allow the use of gen Rolex springbars, - Bracelet end links modification to allow to fit gen Rolex springbars, - A thin and flat SS brushed case back, - A small arrow GMT hand, - A Clark 25-116 GMT plexi, - A 1675 insert at the right Rolex specs, - A pair of genuine Rolex thick springbars, - Date wheel overlay fading, - WSO Insert fadded, - Waterproofing 3ATM. Not bad but I expected a better job at reading the praise for RA. I hardly ever wore this watch, and you have guessed why. The dial is one of the baddest with that unlikely crown and 3D indexes glued. This is perhaps why owners has changed three times in three months before I acquired it. Since I was at the beginning of my experiments creation gilt dials, I left aside to focus on my other projects. This fall so I took the time to take care of the dial, and it was not easy. It is much more difficult than for a simple dial without date. I could not find one that is suitable in my batch windows dials. In fact, the diameter of the central hole should be wider to the pinion GMT, good size and in the right position date window. Another problem, all these dials are "modern" Rolex rep with glued indexes that reveal a more or less large hole when they are removed. Obviously these holes did not fall in the right places compared to the indices of my decals. Arrrgh! Only solution, fill the holes with solder, sanding, then cover everything with gold leaf. It was a first and I can assure that it is far from easy. You know what happens, a decal, several coats of varnish, sanding after some less successful layers to eliminatesome defects. Then applying my vintage recipe lume on the dial and hands. Thank you all for reading to the end, and for the purposes observers there is a little fantasy to discover [emoji6] Kenavo! [emoji632]

It's gonna be a nice build mate ! Can't wait to see the WSO bezel assembly. I need to replace my cartel one.

Thank you. I am very happy to have succeeded. For the lume glow fans

Thank you. The watch is completed now I will make a review soon

Rolojack is The Man in EU.

Sublime !

Just read it's a Tonny dial. Sorry.

Only 0.1mm ? Seems to be bigger on picture. Is the dial from phong too ?

All killer, no filler. Stunning work mate ! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

If we could see it on a brassed dial. [emoji632]

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@joybuzzer &@RickFlorida Many thanks for the tips ! It's a first try for me. Never used gold leaf or fill dial holes. I hope it turn good. [emoji632]

Are you crazy ? [emoji1] I would never sand a singer dial [emoji632]

Ready for a gold dial [emoji632]

Yes anything under decals create defaults. Will try golden leaf. It's very thin [emoji632]

[emoji23] And I can use it one day every month only. Thought of it. But I will loose the brass oxydation effect on some parts of the dial. Sorry, don't know how to explain. [emoji632]

But solder or epoxy are not brass colored. [emoji632]

Thanks! One of my best lume work. Still happy with yours ?

I have some dials in parts box, none fit. Misplaced window or indexes holes. Now I need to find The good dial [emoji632]

It could be very nice without those damned holes [emoji632]

Dial plate holes are not in right position. Originally it's a dial with glued indexes. I knew it could not work, but I wanted to try. Now I need another windowed dial, ideally with no indexes holes... Or sand my stock 1675 plate [emoji53] [emoji632]

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