marc jacobs Posted July 30, 2009 Report Posted July 30, 2009 I've decided to build a 1655 project I want a vintage 1655 that looks and feels authentic and looks and feels like it is old and antique. I wanted a case that could fit a gen Rolex movement, And I found Yuki. His service is excellent and helpful. I have ordered a complete case set, with 1655 dial and hands. yuki also help me to modify 1570 movement become GMT 24 hour movement.
bertieng Posted July 30, 2009 Report Posted July 30, 2009 Congrats! It is a good decision to go for the Steve McQueen 1655. It is simply so classic and differs from the other traditional Rolex sport models. The only thing I see in your 1655 is perhaps the case is marginally too big particularly at the CG side. Further improvements on the hands/dials will make this watch perfect. Still, enjoy your classic 1655. Just to share with you , this is what I have built. Same powered by the beautiful 1575. And now modded with the straight second hand.
paralizer Posted July 30, 2009 Report Posted July 30, 2009 Wow. looks great. Looks damn near authentic to my untrained eyes. I really like this model. I'll have to check this guy's offerings out more
freddy333 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Posted July 30, 2009 Overall, it looks very good. But, for a Yuki case, I am surprised the crown guards are so far off. I am also not too sure about the size/location of the date window. Maybe it is the camera's perspective (or mine), but the cyclops look's off-center with weak magnification. I think I would fit a gen 116 lens. Here is a gen for reference 1
redwatch Posted July 30, 2009 Report Posted July 30, 2009 Nice! The movement is gorgeous. Mod the CG's as previously suggested and see if you can find a nicer GMT Orange Arrow. Yours is a little too small with too thick outline on it. Congrats on the project!
indyberetta Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 What was the cost of the mod Yuki did on the 1570 movement to make it a 1575? Looks great! The 1655 is my fav of the vintage Rolex watches!
marc jacobs Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Posted July 31, 2009 Thank you, yrs 1655 look so NICE~ yr CG side is look good. yup,yuki provide two kind of case. One is like my case, another one is expensive more and look better. But it is out of my budget for this project. Sure, I will go to find another hand set to improve my watch. thank you~ Congrats! It is a good decision to go for the Steve McQueen 1655. It is simply so classic and differs from the other traditional Rolex sport models. The only thing I see in your 1655 is perhaps the case is marginally too big particularly at the CG side. Further improvements on the hands/dials will make this watch perfect. Still, enjoy your classic 1655. Just to share with you , this is what I have built. Same powered by the beautiful 1575. And now modded with the straight second hand.
Archimede Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Congratulation for your projet, for compare you to post photos of a Gen 1655 NOS. Note the chamfered case. T.Y. Archimede
Slartibartfast Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Wonderful example of a 1655 rep. You have a watch with some great potential there. Congrats
tmg Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I'd say a little work on the inside of the crown guards and a set of gen or CWP aftermarket hands and you're set.
Archimede Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Yuki asked me for a $ 800 only case and case back, 1:1 in 1655. What is a good expenditure taking into account that they are a complete dial genuine, Cal.1575 genuine, genuine bezel and crown + tube? Now I asked a few pictures before I decide. Wonder if you have experience with the components of 1:1 Yuki. Thank you.
marcoxxx1984 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 Yuki asked me for a $ 800 cash only and cash back, 1:1 in 1655. What is a good expenditure taking into account that they are a complete dial genuine, Cal.1575 genuine, genuine bezel and crown + tube? Now I asked a few pictures before I decide. Wonder if you have experience with the components of 1:1 Yuki. Thank you. I've just saw it's site... amazing! I want start a 1655 project too! so let me understand you mean 800$ for a full watch including a gen movement?? how it can be possible?
Archimede Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 Only case and back without anything else. the other components I have I in a drawer. Sorry my bad English.
docblackrock Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 I've just saw it's site... amazing! I want start a 1655 project too! so let me understand you mean 800$ for a full watch including a gen movement?? how it can be possible? Easy there tiger. That's $800 for an aftermarket case and caseback only. Add (approx. costs) $50 for aftermarket hands, $100 for a gen crystal, $200 for an aftermarket dial (more for a decent one), gen movt around $1000-1500 for a c.1575, and you're well up in the $2k range.
lanikai Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 Congrats on the 1655 build.. it is by far one of my favs along with my Ubifranken Snowflake... it is just so mezmarizingly hard to keep of the wrist !! Live Strong and Wear it Well ! Aloha~Cheers Lani
marc jacobs Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Posted August 3, 2009 My case only USD 450.00. Include tube, bezel and crystal. mod 1570 movement to GMT movement is USD 160.00. Yuki said have to remove some part from movement to mod. I've just saw it's site... amazing! I want start a 1655 project too! so let me understand you mean 800$ for a full watch including a gen movement?? how it can be possible?
Chronus Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 My case only USD 450.00. Include tube, bezel and crystal. mod 1570 movement to GMT movement is USD 160.00. Yuki said have to remove some part from movement to mod. I was told the same (for case and GMT mod). I wasn't told there was another case though, but it's the first time I have contacted them. The GMT mod involves putting in aftermarket parts, but it sounds like not many are required. No idea what that is though.
Chronus Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 Easy there tiger. That's $800 for an aftermarket case and caseback only. Add (approx. costs) $50 for aftermarket hands, $100 for a gen crystal, $200 for an aftermarket dial (more for a decent one), gen movt around $1000-1500 for a c.1575, and you're well up in the $2k range. If you find any gen 1570/5 GMT movements for that price range, please let me know!
r@f Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 Amazing watch, i received one from Narikaa and i love it, but i would like to mod it, do you know if the yuki dial and the clark crystal can be fitted? here is a pic of mine.. Thank you in advance!
marcoxxx1984 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Posted August 5, 2009 Amazing watch, i received one from Narikaa and i love it, but i would like to mod it, do you know if the yuki dial and the clark crystal can be fitted? here is a pic of mine.. Thank you in advance! what is a good base for a 1655 project?
aeromatic Posted February 15, 2010 Report Posted February 15, 2010 I've decided to build a 1655 project hi marc jacobs great watch youv built i sent a email to yuki suggesting they should feature customers completed watches so people can see how they look finished yuki liked the suggestion and now features our watches on there site! aeromatic!
marcoxxx1984 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Posted February 15, 2010 Oh I love 1655 projects.... what about the bracelet? what bracelet did you put on this baby? genuine or aftermarket 78360? I am considering a jubilee bracelet for my 1655 baby... 1
marc jacobs Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Posted February 19, 2010 hi marc jacobs great watch youv built i sent a email to yuki suggesting they should feature customers completed watches so people can see how they look finished yuki liked the suggestion and now features our watches on there site! aeromatic! Thank you aeromatic! WoW!!! I seen my watch in yuki web. That's great idea ~
CptTripps Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 Rather than start a new topic, I'll dig this one out of the drawer. I'm starting a 1655 too, and was interested in follow-up to see how this case faired over the last few years. Has the quality of available cases improved over the last 4 years? I've reached out to Yuki, but didn't get a response. I DID find a few other places that have 1655 cases, but being a noob, it's tough to know who has the best quality pieces. ::: Back to lurking/learning :::
dpap Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 Sorry for bringing up a dead topic, but I am also curious. What is a good source of 1655 dials? Is Yuki good enough (or better than the cartel)? HR?
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