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An auto should fit.
A colleague of mine and I were in a meeting this week and I noticed his new watch...it had a blue dial and blueberry bezel. It had to be the Davosa!
Nope.
It was a Mathey-Tissot but...it wasn’t a GMT(?) However it had the bezel and same mid-case as the Davosa. M-T used the same dial but print circles versus squares, same mid case, similar crystal but with a cyclops...and it comes on a heavy version of an oyster (didn’t care for it myself...).
It runs Sellita SW200 or a quartz. His had the auto with the exhibition caseback (it becomes thicker) and had a longer crown.
It’s 649 CHF!
https://www.matheytissot.com/b2b/gent-watches/942-rolly-vintage-automatic-40mm.html
So...an auto with a GMT function could possibly fit with the right caseback.
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The bracelet is marked 70216 at the end links are marked 455B.
I also like this bracelet is that it’s generic and it has the shorter clasp like The original GMT.
One thing to note about the Davosa Vintage Diver Is the incredibly Glossy dial and lack of text. The glossy dial is really difficult to photograph properly
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Very interesting... A quick google search suggests that this houses a Ronda 505.24h movement with these specs. Unfortunately, the movement size and stem height don't bode well for replacing with a mechanical GMT, for a novice like myself:
Size (Ligne): 10½'''
Stem Height: 1.50mm
I’m sure someone can make something work but is it worth it?
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You need a more domed case back a-la original as it’s quite flat being a quartz. The ETA 2893-2 might be a bit thick....
I have to say it wears really nice on the oyster and honestly, it’s ok for me that it’s not an auto. Plus its a homage, not a replica....none of them look right. That’s how this thread started, right?
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Looks great. Would love to see pics with your oyster bracelet please.
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Here’s mine. Originally I got the black because I got a big discount, then ordered the Pepsi and also a blue insert. Still cheaper than full price.
When I got it, I added the an oyster bracelet and end links I had...perfect fit.
Mid-case is spot on (thin) and the CGs are cool too.
120 click bezel (would prefer bi-direct) and thin. No cyclops, Tudor-style dial with aged lume (a bit too much IMO).
Wear it all the time....
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I’ve enjoyed this thread over the years and finally have a piece worth adding to the thread.
1675 Vietnam case
vietnam dial
gen T116
gen crown 5.3
gen service insert
gen bracelet
That has to be one of the best I’ve ever seen. Bam!
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Holy crap! When I saw the first picture I was thinking...what? Amazing. Super skillful. Bravo
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Damn dude! Great work as always...
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That is a great looking case (hardest part), bezel, crystal, dial...awesome job.
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Mine is on the way!
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Bam!
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Great advice by long time members who have had past experiences to reflect on.
I too really want this watch to be the real-deal (ok, a replicated one) but alas, it’s probably not. If it existed, a trusted dealer would have one.
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But if someone starts making them, let us know.
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Bart, your watches are the best.
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They look fantastic !
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She’s a beauty. I’ll have to search your posts to see how this one came to life...
Cheers
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Beautiful
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They look fantastic!
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@TomTom69....just looking at your photos, awesome. Love the the stealth Steinhart.
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TomTom69 if you have Dial printing machine, we have to talk!
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I know it's not a competition but...you are the winner. Your detail is amazing and your motto always seems to be "make it better". Then they are. Beautiful piece my friend.
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Bam! Looks bloody fantastic
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Project finished...some quick and dirty pics....more to come with better light
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Looks totally gen. beautiful
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Rolex should hire you!
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It's awesome.Got a few minutes with macro filters.
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Look rep factories, this is how you make a 1675 case
in The Rolex Area
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I had it lying around from another watch...could have been from my Tiger Concept?
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