smc Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Ok call me crazy, but I'm thinking of getting one of these to start a vintage project. Perhaps get a refurb dial/hands/crown/band off ebay? Am I way off base? vintage sub clone Thanks, SMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 You may be able to use the case, but without knowing its exact dimensions, it is impossible to say how successful a project based on this will be. If you feel lucky........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Lol somone already outbid me. Even though there are others available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Ok so as a vintage noob, would this possibly represent a 1680? Thanks, SMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Ok so as a vintage noob, would this possibly represent a 1680? Thanks, SMC That would certainly be what I'd've thought to turn it into Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think this is the seller that used to go by the name Luenfat. Like Freddy says, you're basically experimenting. And if you had an old 1680 dial with asian dial feet, it might be as simple as changing out the dial. Of course, next is the crown- maybe just put a rep Rolex crown on. Change out the clasp to a Rolex clasp and you're there. But at the same time, you could buy a $100 Rolex rep and save yourself the time, work and possible disappointment. I've pretty much found that these asian watches are worth about what you pay for them, i.e. not very much. Some do OK, others self destruct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think this is the seller that used to go by the name Luenfat. Like Freddy says, you're basically experimenting. And if you had an old 1680 dial with asian dial feet, it might be as simple as changing out the dial. Of course, next is the crown- maybe just put a rep Rolex crown on. Change out the clasp to a Rolex clasp and you're there. But at the same time, you could buy a $100 Rolex rep and save yourself the time, work and possible disappointment. I've pretty much found that these asian watches are worth about what you pay for them, i.e. not very much. Some do OK, others self destruct. That said, they're an excellent way of honing one's skills If I'd've had project failures with Swiss watches, I'd be seriously annoyed about the lost cash... At least Asians are easily affordable and relatively disposable if something goes wrong, and, if it goes to plan, then you end up with the watch intended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I agree 100% TeeJay, these are excellent watches to practice on. I've bought a number of these type of watches to play with and destroy myself. Might even consider one of those Explorer II's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I agree 100% TeeJay, these are excellent watches to practice on. I've bought a number of these type of watches to play with and destroy myself. Might even consider one of those Explorer II's. Look at what happened when I tried to 'bleach' my sub insert with kitchen cleaner Wouldn't've been so bad, but I did three short soaks (about 90 seconds a time) in the intent of not doing what I've done The problem was the first two soaks, only made the insert look blue, rather than grey/black, so I thought I'd give it another go Next time, I'll know not to go that step too far, but as above, if I'd've done that to a WM9 quality watch, I'd probably not be so philosophical about it I think the Explorer II would definitely be a good project watch or even parts source, as I believe they always put movements with an adjustable GMT hand in, where the GMT Master II, they can get away with the ones that only run a 24 hour sweep in synch with the main hands... As long as the parts are interchangeable, I think the possibilities are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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