Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Hi fellas, the Rolex bug has bitten me, since I saw Rolexaddicts uberawesome 1675 builds. I've just bought two gen 1675 dials: What should I build with those two? Are those dials only suitable for a big arrow and pointed style crownguards build? please help a total rolex noob thanks in advance Andei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Sorry to say but i doubt there is a rep case which these dials will fit. On the only half decent rep case there is out there the dial opening is too big... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks pete, I'm not sure what you mean A: is the dial to big for the case? B: is the case to big for the dial? thanks in advance Andei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 If it is a gen dial...it'll fit the new 1655 that Josh is selling, you'll have to convert a 1655 to a 1675...like what I'm doing here... http://www.rwgforum.com/topic/124540-building-of-a-1675-cornino-from-a-1655/page__p__901150#entry901150 As for the dials, I believe that you would have to go with the big GMT and the non-pointed guard to be correct...but I'm not the definitive expert on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 thanks chiman, read that already somewhere and fortunately I bought a disassembled 1655 for 50$ recently A total mystery is still - how the bezel will fit on the 1655 case (there is no lip where the spring of the bezel get a hold on????) Now the 1655 bezel is a pressure fit with a casket which holds the crystal too, but how is this going to work with a turnable bezel? alot of questions again... thanks in advance Andei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Sweet deal Andie, especially if the GMT hand is ETA spec! The 1655 is definitely a 1:1 case. The original 1675 bezel does not have a bezel spring, it was friction fitted. The bezel rotates around the retaining ring. I wish I could find a picture to explain it. Maybe some else has a pic of a 1675 bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Andei, The 1675 bezel is a 4 pc. assembly that consists of: 1) Retaining ring 2) Friction washer 3) Bezel ring 4) Bezel insert It's very similar to a Submariner, which is pictured below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 thanks Chi and Ubi, should I buy a bezel assembly from wholesaleoutlet or should I buy a cheapo 1675 rep and transfer the bezel construction(if the rep has the same 4 piece construction as Ubi mentioned) man I'm a total beginner regarding Rolex modding thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 thanks Chi and Ubi, should I buy a bezel assembly from wholesaleoutlet NO, doesnt fit in my experience on genuine cases, their parts seldom do. you might also want to get the 1 & 2 oclock markers relumed to match the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'll definitely relume the missing markers, but I'm not sure which dial I'm going to use, as the totally beaten up dial has such a nice vintage appeal, that I might use this one. NO, doesnt fit in my experience on genuine cases, their parts seldom do. which means I should transfer it from another rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Well, the problem with using a bezel assmebly from another rep is that it likely won't fit. Most rep 1675s are different in size, some of which were based on a 5513 case which has a different size rehaut lip/crystal O.D. I've had this bezel ring and insert for a long while, and honestly I have no idea what I'm going to do with it, if anything. It does need a retention ring and washer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 That means lathe-time if it woun't fit what's still not clear for me - would the gen dial be to big or to small for the standard 1675 rep case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 The dial probably wouldn't fit a standard rep case. But if you have one of the new 1655 cases that's out, if chiman says it will fit, it'll fit! As for the bezel and insert above; it is intended to fit a gen. Both are aftermarket, but they are gen spec. Since the 25-116 fits that new 1655 case, all you'd need is a retention ring to fit. One can even be custom machined if necessary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 OK so I'm going to wait till all parts are in and keep this thread updated as I progress or fail on this project -Andei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Andei...I would do a simple check...a gen GMT dial is 27mm in diameter...if the rehaut opening of the case you bought is wider, then you have your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks Chi, I'll check once the case arrives... meanwhile there's a 5517 to finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexaddict Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I use 1675 complete assembly from whoolesaloutlet and Clark cyclop 25-116. Everything works perfect, it needs light fitting, very easy to achieve. You should have your dials refinished, if you are in Europe I have a good professional shop adress in Paris if you are interested, the only problem, tritium is not allowed, they use luminova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 please don't let the dial "refinish" = repaint = garbage the right dial is usable - a little lume on the 1 and 2 an a layer matte spray = should look like new the other dial my be cool for an extreme vintage built you need the new case from Josh - all the older case sets are garbage too cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Thanks RA and Frank, I woun't let someone refinish my dials, I'm going to do it myself. Lume and "wasserfarben" are ready for vintage lume, tamiya clear matte coat is stocked up and the dremel is locked and loaded Sternkreuz 116 is ordered as well. What datewheel overlay should I use and where do I get one of those? Thanks in advance Andei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 If you're interested, I've got a 1675 vietnam case & bezel complete with a genuine 1675 caseback (among a ton of other gen parts!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 If you're interested, I've got a 1675 vietnam case & bezel complete with a genuine 1675 caseback (among a ton of other gen parts!) got any 703 crowns for 5513s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 got any 703 crowns for 5513s? Yes, I have one gen set of 703 crown/tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andei3000 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Thanks all! Which datewheel overlay would be correct for (big gmt arrow, pointy crownguards) this build and where do I get those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 If you buy the 1655 from Jos, it should have the correct datewheel overlay on that watch as-is. So, for that project, you can just re-use the case and movement w/ date overlay; swap in your dial, a correct 5.3mm crown/tube, GMT Merc hands, 25-116 and bezel assembly. Drill the lugs... Should be a pretty neat 1675 all said and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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