stilty Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 I've assemble all the parts I need to build a super franken 1655 EXP II. I do need some help/suggestions for a case. I was thinking Phong, but received a very high quote, (in my opinion), for a case only. mid case, caseback, and bezel, no crystal, no tube, no crown. Now I'm thinking NDT, but an not so sure on the engravings they offer. Yuki is not an option as he told me that a gen crystal will not fit. Anyone have thoughts or experience.... or even have a case they want to sell? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 T, PM me regarding NDT's case engravings. I recently had one from them. My recommendation would be to go with Phong. Don't be shy about offering 20 to 25% less than his asking price. He's wheeling and dealing right now. His markup is high enough that he can. And he certainly accepted my offer recently, albeit on a different case, without any hesitation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 I've assemble all the parts I need to build a super franken 1655 EXP II. I do need some help/suggestions for a case. I was thinking Phong, but received a very high quote, (in my opinion), for a case only. mid case, caseback, and bezel, no crystal, no tube, no crown. Now I'm thinking NDT, but an not so sure on the engravings they offer. Yuki is not an option as he told me that a gen crystal will not fit. Anyone have thoughts or experience.... or even have a case they want to sell? Thanks! I don't think NDT still in business, their web site doesn't updated for a long while... That's why I just order with Phong last week, and he gave me a pretty good discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 JoJo, I'd be interested in your feedback also. Care to CC me in the PM thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Well, from the feedback I've received, I ordered one from Phong last weekend. He said he could have it for me next week. He did discount from his first quote, so I ordered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Excellent!! Don't forget to post the pics when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 This is the late reply..I have attached the photo of Rolex 1655 from Phong. The watch has been travelled half earth to my hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hi! sorry for thread napping, but as I am looking for a new case either I was woundering how you contact Phong? I often tried to contact him through ebay but his replies where slow and unsatisfying... thank you for your help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hi! sorry for thread napping, but as I am looking for a new case either I was woundering how you contact Phong? I often tried to contact him through ebay but his replies where slow and unsatisfying... thank you for your help... But I think he always have prompt reply...try this http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 But I think he always have prompt reply...try this http://www.jewelryandwatch.com/ Thank you!! Damm, mistake Phong for D. Wong , again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thank you!! Damm, mistake Phong for D. Wong , again It looks like you Wang the Wong numba!!!! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Well, I have the case now. Had it for a while now. Just haven't had the time to do much with it. I did fit a gen crystal, tube and crown, and test fit the movement with dial attached. All fit nicely. I have yet to drop off the movement to have the GMT conversion done. I hope to try and fit that in my schedule today! I have all the GMT parts for the 1570, but just need the movement built. I did pick up a display back. Here is a teaser pic. I just hope it is waterproof. I should have wiped it clean before the taking the pic... the movement looks all scratched, but it is just the crystal back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Wow! That's awesome Stilty! Where did you source the open caseback for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Where did you source the open caseback for it? found it on ebay. I'm sure they have more. They have them for 1680 as well. $105 shipped from Hong Kong. They weren't too clear on it being waterproof though. looks cool, just hope the crystal doesn't pop out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Very nice thus far, T! Hopefully some of the things we've discussed offline were fairly easy to rectify? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Nice Stilty, I eagerly await to see the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Looks nice.. hope we can see the finished project soon. Curious what dial will you be using Flex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Looks like the display casebacks are getting more and more popular, even on the gen forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 It looks like you Wang the Wong numba!!!! :rofl: Chuckle chuckle...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted August 1, 2010 Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 Very nice thus far, T! Hopefully some of the things we've discussed offline were fairly easy to rectify? Nice new signature pic you got there Ubi! Congrats to Stilty! Awaiting on the finished product, as we all are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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