Martyd3 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 My 1655 built on an NDT case and dial, is on its way back from the watchmaker. I hope it will be here tomorrow. I had the 1570 movement serviced, added gen hands, a gen service bezel, gen crystal and gen crown/tube. A gen 78360 is on its way to finish it off Here's how it looked before I sent if off to be serviced (the gen crystal is already installed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 All right. I can't wait to see the before and after shots next. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Congratulations & Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Can't wait to see the pics when you get it back. congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Thanks Freddy. This is my 50th birthday present from me to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Very nice! Congrats. The before picture above looks awesome already. Can't wait to see the after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 The gen hands will make a big difference. Only a nut would buy the service bezel Here's a pic of Yuki hands, next to the gen hands. The difference is subtle, but noticeable. The hour hand is significantly shorter, the lume does not go as far into the tip of the hand and the tip is more blunt on the gen hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Congrats! Look forward to a pictorial on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 WOW!!! That is incredible.This one has to be my all time favorite 1655. What a great way to celebrate 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donerix 2.0 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Can't wait to turn 50 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 That's a first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 A fitting present for your 50th Marty! Looking forward to your next post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 A couple of quick pics. I think it turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Suuuuuure did m8, congrates to this girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Fantastic piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 The gen hands make the watch. I think the dial is fantastic, now that the hands match. I have not seem many rep frog's foot dials. I saw no reason the drop another $1500 on a gen dial. The service bezel may have been overkill, but I was only doing this once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Great looking watch and 1655. That was a nice present you gave yourself for your 50th birthday. Why didn't i came up with that idea a few years ago ?? Wear it well Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Nice one Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Holy crap!!!! That looks absolutely stunning M! Congrats on your grail!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 That looks great, and I have to say I love it on the Jubilee Bracelet. That Bracelet really balances out the very toolish appearance of the 1655. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) I'm a huge an of the Explorer II's. That looks great. Congrats on the piece and on 50. Edited November 14, 2011 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 My gosh! That thing is STUNNING!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Happy 50th and what a way to celebrate. This hobby is going to bankrupt me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Beautiful Marty; nice work! I hope this one is a keeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Fantastic work, well done and enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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