1675-3 project

[gorouk]

Since a saw the 1675-3, I started a quest to find the perfect rep. But as many of you know, It's pretty difficult to find good reps of the 1675 (even more difficult for the 1675-3 and -

So I start looking everywhere I can. I finaly found what I was looking for in that forum: RolexAddict's 1675 projects

I dicided to contact the 1675 Guru, and suprise! the guy lives near my place! we met, sympathized, and my project really began

I still started a topic on the replica-watches-guide forum, but I'm glad to share with you what may be the first 1675-3 nipple dial of the rep history

1st piece I found, the main one: the dial (gen)

A bit damaged, but let's say that's cause of time

then, I ordered a crown and tube (gen)

after a while, 2 importants pieces arrived. A 25-116 Clark crystal, and the famous 1655 from Josh, with a great DG3804 movement, smooth 21.6k bph, and reliable. As you can see, the guy was perfect (clones?... ), he put 1675 hand on the watch

Next step was a bit complicated: the modding of the case. I let the job to RA.

He modded the case and crystal to fit, and made a simulation with his own bezel assembly:

Last step (for now) was to send the hand to a store that is specialized in gold platting:

This is where I am today. Next week, hands will be relume, full bezel assembly, case back and bracelet will be ordered.

Then, I'll have to send the bezel to the gold plating store, and finish the construction.

I just a little worried about movement, I made a little mistake and probably broke the keyless work... If that's right, I'll ordered a new movement from CousinUK.

More to come next week

C.

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[Star69]

great progress so far -

where did you order the caseback ?

and can you post a pic of the movement incl. datewheel from Cousins ?

cheers,

Frank

[modelizer]

Very nice work chaps! Can't wait to see the finished build!

[alligoat]

Looks good so far. I'm curious about the caseback also, why is it necessary?

I'm looking at doing a ss 1675 so I'm starting to pay attention!

[woof*]

Nice job on josh"s case!

Look forward to seeing more of this.

[Akira]

Looks good so far. I'm curious about the caseback also, why is it necessary?

I'm looking at doing a ss 1675 so I'm starting to pay attention!

1655 caseback

1675 caseback

[HartDoc]

I cant wait to see some updated pics

[chefcook]

What case back from which source will you use?

Looks like a very very interesting project!

[alligoat]

Thanks Akira. Guess I'll check my spare casebacks.

[tmg]

Nice project and looking good so far! I've always fancied a rootbeer two-tone GMT myself.

[Ronin]

Nice version of a 1675 to replicate.

[cjjoyce1]

This is really going to be a nice piece! The nipple dial is certainly different and like you said, I haven't seen a GMT rep with one either. My very first rep was a TT black nipple dial sub.

I would be careful about plating the hands though. Is it really cost effective? I'd be worried that the plating would necessitate re-broaching the hands to fit again. There are a few dealers who sell the gold GMT sets. If I recall correctly with the DG3804 (good choice BTW ) you can use a set designed to fit a 1570 movement, only the minute (or is it the hour hand?) needs to be opened up a tiny bit. Akira? Rolexaddict? Ronin? One of you knows for sure which one.

Keyless works are easy to fix, however if you do order a new DG3804, order it from rafflestime and not cousins because the rafflestime one will come with a datewheel overlay already on it that is very very close to a rolex service date wheel.

Great project! Looking forward to more pics!

Edited November 28, 2011 by cjjoyce1

[TeeJay]

That's going to be a real nice project, amigo

[gorouk]

where did you order the caseback ?

What case back from which source will you use?

I'll order it this week, from Raffle Time, "Submariner Watch Case Back", same size as my actual case back

My very first rep was a TT black nipple dial sub.

Can you post some pics? would love to see it (yes, I've got something with nipples )

Is it really cost effective?

That's the best option for me, to be sure that the tone match with the bezel (plus the fact that I have a good relationship with the owner of the shop )

I'd be worried that the plating would necessitate re-broaching the hands to fit again.

10 micron plating should be no problem:)

if you do order a new DG3804, order it from rafflestime and not cousins because the rafflestime one will come with a datewheel overlay already on it that is very very close to a rolex service date wheel.

Thank you for this advise, didn't know that RT has DG3804. That's a great to know because I was planning to buy him a case back

Thank you all for your nice comments

C.

[cjjoyce1]

Sorry, the pics I'd post would only make you laugh or cry. It's been my experimental watch for all my first attempts. I've used the dial for everything from experiments of lume recipes to possible lacquer repairs mostly gone wrong. The rest of the watch is the same with two different crown guards and lugs holes (one with a broken bit lodged in it).

[Star69]

i dont know why - i had to ordner an other 1655

i dont want to do an other 1675

cheers.

Frank

[alligoat]

LOL, I ordered the asian 1655 from Josh on Thursday and it just arrived today. That was pretty darn fast! Now it's time to order the rest of the parts.

[grifter]

1675 is my big project for 2012.

but reading threads like this is making me want to start now! hahaha

patience young jedi..

[gorouk]

As some of you notices, RA made pics of my 1675-3, but he used his own bezel assembly, case back and bracelet because I dont have mine yet.

But new pieces arrived today

Tomorrow I'll send the bezel to the gold plating shop. I'm waiting for the case back and bracelet, I hope that this project will be finished before Christmas

[gorouk]

Hi,

here are some news from my project.

Extra insert arrived last week, a whole collection :

And a Christmas present from my carring and lovely woman

Due to readjustment and because of some details, RA will take the watch for a couple days.

Expect a few more photos

Edited January 4, 2012 by gorouk

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

Nice box will give your rolla a nice sleep from time to time!