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About a week ago I recieved a PT 1680 red sub that I'd wanted to try for a while. I now have some parts on order and have started to modify it to more gen like specifications. It seems they have changed the stock lug holes and spring bars to gen spec ones, 1.3mm holes and 2mm spring bars so no work needed there.

Done so far:

Gen crown

Age case

Age bracelet

Age bezel insert

File crown guards

Open up the date window so the whole numbers show

Brush the rehaut to a smoother finish

Waiting for:

Clark 127 crystal

New insert to go with the new crystal

Machine crystal retaining ring for the Clark crystal

Work some more on the crown guards

Age the case/bracelet some more

Maybe add some whiter lume

Pressure test

Enjoy the watch

I really like this project and think this one might get daily beater status.

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looks like its coming along, i suggest everyone building a vintage project go seek out the gen and hold it in your hands, its a very educational experience. youll discover some subtleties that were easily over looked.

if youre in the U.S you could always buy this gen 127

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160565580633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Edited by highoeyazmuhudee
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Lookin good!

I see PT on here alot, does that refer to the dealer?

My 1680 from Josh needs the holes drilled and difinately did not come with 2mm bars.

I love what you did with the insert, not too bleached as some I've seen.

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Lookin good!

I see PT on here alot, does that refer to the dealer?

My 1680 from Josh needs the holes drilled and difinately did not come with 2mm bars.

I love what you did with the insert, not too bleached as some I've seen.

Yes, Precious Time has it's own line of vintage replicas.

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Certainly Angus- PureTime- was first out with this latest line of vintages (1665, 1680), but Josh has also come out with them since then, although not exactly the same in some cases.

The idea of enlarging the date window is a cool idea- looks good mil-sub. If you need a crystal retaining ring, jmb is the man. He did mine on my PT 1665 and it worked out beautifully- watch is WR.

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These make excellent beaters- perfect reps, IMO.

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hey, I also got a 1680, but from narikaa. When it arrived the crystal was loose, so when I took it apart and pressed it with a lamp clamp. This broke the crystal!

I'm ordering a 127 from cousinsuk, but how does it stay in the case? does it just slot into the metal ring?

thanks.

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About a week ago I recieved a PT 1680 red sub that I'd wanted to try for a while. I now have some parts on order and have started to modify it to more gen like specifications. It seems they have changed the stock lug holes and spring bars to gen spec ones, 1.3mm holes and 2mm spring bars so no work needed there.

Done so far:

Gen crown

Age case

Age bracelet

Age bezel insert

File crown guards

Open up the date window so the whole numbers show

Brush the rehaut to a smoother finish

Waiting for:

Clark 127 crystal

New insert to go with the new crystal

Machine crystal retaining ring for the Clark crystal

Work some more on the crown guards

Age the case/bracelet some more

Maybe add some whiter lume

Pressure test

Enjoy the watch

I really like this project and think this one might get daily beater status.

16801r.jpg

16802.jpg

16803.jpg

thats looking real nice mate. what do you use to brush the rehault?

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thats looking real nice mate. what do you use to brush the rehault?

Thanks!

I put the watch case in my lathe and used a scotchbrite pad like this.

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I just fitted the Clark 127 today and I'm waiting for the new insert to go with it. Is the Clark crystal supposed to line up with the date window on the PT sub? Mine is slightly off, looks like the date mag is too far out on the edge of the crystal.

I didn't have any stainless steel to make the retainer ring from so I made a spacer out of aluminum to fit between the crystal and the PT ring. Seems to work well but it took the better part of this afternoon to get it perfect.

I'll come back with new pictures as soon as the new insert is in.

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Yes thats correct. The PT 1680 dial and date wheel are too far left, SO the Clark 127 is off the right. Unfortunate, really.

Thanks! It doesn't really bother me, I just wanted to know I got the right crystal. Still looks a lot better than the PT crystal.

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i dont think its exclusive to him.

And OP.....

PT is actally referring to PureTime not Precious time in this context?

Angus originally supported the development of this vintage range, with the old stock/reclaimed eta 2846 at around $198 originally.

Wish I was brave enough to take on the date window mod on he dial!

Edit: oops, posted before I read all of the posts, just seen this has been covered now! :whistling:

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Angus originally supported the development of this vintage range, with the old stock/reclaimed eta 2846 at around $198 originally.

actually i recall sean at etaswiss had this production line showcased well before angus even had it in his catalogue. its just that angus is an affiliated dealer and sean is not, so everyone bought from him and wrote about it.

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