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State of My 1665


omgiv

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Hi Guys,

I just thought that it was time to post some progress pictures. So far, it has mostly been collecting parts for my 1665 project. This is the list of parts I have thus far:

Gen 1570 movement (just serviced by me and keeping great time)

Gen tube

Gen lumi insert

Gen lumi hands

Gen lumi dial

Gen 585 end links

Gen T39 crystal

The only things that I need are a crown, case, and bracelet. I have a few questions about which case out of the NDT or JAW you would choose. The price of the NDT is better but I don't know about accuracy. I also don't know if either case will require any modifications. Any opinions?

There is a small marl on the dial near the triangle at 12 and I was hoping to spray some matter varnish to mask it. Does anyone know what particular brand I should use. I remember seeing it before but can't find it. Thanks for looking and any recommendations or comments are welcome.

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@omgiv, Nice stuff you have there! Regarding matter varnish, I have always used Tamilya and have great success.

@gplracer, 1655 and 5513 are the DW cases I have tried (ended up getting a refund). The one that is shown on the Ebay is for 1680. I am not too sure about his 1680, perhaps other may have tried it and advise their comments here?

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