aeromatic Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) Two weeks on... The movement is great -- really accurate and great power reserve. I've replaced the PT superdome crystal with a Wholesale outlet T39, which completely improves the dial as the markers aren't so huge and distorted and the date window is no longer so stretched. hi there creations88 great watch! my comex sub 1665 from trusty has a similar dome crystal i also want to replace it distorts the dial too much i want to replace it with a t-19 but i dont think it will fit,and tone down the overbright dot markers that are buggin me! Edited February 15, 2010 by aeromatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendo22 Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 hi there creations88 great watch! my comex sub 1665 from trusty has a similar dome crystal i also want to replace it distorts the dial too much i want to replace it with a t-19 but i dont think it will fit,and tone down the overbright dot markers that are buggin me! Hey aeromatic, you can use the WSO T-39 crystal above for your Trusty, I used it on a GWSD I bought from Josh, it's a tight fit on the case and the retention ring as well, but I got it on there with no watch press, so it's possible. Below is the crystal profile on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 looks great Creation88! what else did you mod on yours? im thinking of buying this watch and im trying to plan what parts to get and replace plus pricing it out. So far, I know it needs a crystal, crown, hands, probably MBK dial. insert/pearl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hey aeromatic, you can use the WSO T-39 crystal above for your Trusty, I used it on a GWSD I bought from Josh, it's a tight fit on the case and the retention ring as well, but I got it on there with no watch press, so it's possible. Below is the crystal profile on it Thanks brendo22 thats great i will do that thanks for the photo should look good and on mine too! i prefer to put the crystal on if poss without the watch press the last time we put a crystal with a press i cracked a good t-19!!!! i dont mind the profile on my 1665 its the magification i hate! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creation88 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 looks great Creation88! what else did you mod on yours? im thinking of buying this watch and im trying to plan what parts to get and replace plus pricing it out. So far, I know it needs a crystal, crown, hands, probably MBK dial. insert/pearl? All I've done so far is change the crystal to the WSO t-39, dull the hour markers on the dial with a Bergeon scratch removal pen, shave the crown guards, sand the case edges, shake the bracelet around in a bag of nails (30 years worth of wear in about 5 minutes). I'm waiting for delivery of a new crown and then, I think that'll be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 @ creation88 Got your package out today Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creation88 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 @ creation88 Got your package out today Enjoy! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 so with the WO-T39 you cant use the gasket that comes with PTs 1665? could you sand the interior of the retaining ring a little to solve this issue? if not the exterior of the crystal itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight_six Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hey aeromatic, you can use the WSO T-39 crystal above for your Trusty, I used it on a GWSD I bought from Josh, it's a tight fit on the case and the retention ring as well, but I got it on there with no watch press, so it's possible. Below is the crystal profile on it Huh man, that's a lowrider crystal! Shouldn't it sit a bit higher over the insert? Anyone with a t19 pic on a 1665? Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 T39 is correct, no? T19 is for 5513 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT Horn Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Huh man, that's a lowrider crystal! Shouldn't it sit a bit higher over the insert? Anyone with a t19 pic on a 1665? Dean What was the story on the t19? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest al12 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Here is mine with t19 instaled by jmb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 i hate to revive old posts(no I don't) been looking to get the GWSD finished and I think the t19 just looks right on the case. Great looking watch for sure. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I haven't touched my 1665 since delivered from Josh a few months ago. As soon as my SSD is finished the 1665 will be next. I agree, I like the T19, Jmb is putting a gen T19 on my 5512 as we speak. Really would like an all white dial for it and have looked at Yuki's... anyone used Yuki's gt white 1665 dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I like the "yellowed" dial, though may not be correct. Gives it that aged GW look. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I'm thinking about Yuki's dial for my project. Just because of the hands and dial combo. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Here's my old trevor DRSD with a WO T19 on it... I bought a Clark as well but the compression ring just "fell" on. The compression actually fit snug over the WO crystal so it must have a larger OD. Sorry 'bout that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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