Star69 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 after i saw some more member pics from Joshs 1675 i think its not soooo bad did anybody tried to change plexi or bezel with better parts ? i also whould love to see more pics of the white dial version thx! Frank
Akira Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 Frank, to my knowledge the 1:1 1675 from the Cartel is the same mid-case as the 1655. Just correct engraving, wrong bezel..... So, I think you can install genuine spec parts.
Star69 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Posted February 5, 2012 Frank, to my knowledge the 1:1 1675 from the Cartel is the same mid-case as the 1655. Just correct engraving, wrong bezel..... So, I think you can install genuine spec parts. thanks ! - so why everybody starts with the 1655 ? somewhere i read that the 1675 doesnt take gen parts like the 1655 ? ... mhhhm maybe i just should try it cheers, Frank
cib0rgman Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 it looks like is the same but the crown guards look different, also the 1655 comes with the DG movement if opt to have that one, so the watch is 70+ dollars cheaper plus you will have to spend money in aftermatket parts or gen ones. the problem that I have with my 1655 is that for some reason the dial hole in the case is a tad too big and the dial has a lot of play and it moves. I am still think if I should buy another 1655 and try again my luck. look att the pictures below how there are two different watches. crown guard is off on one of the pictures.
Akira Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 thanks ! - so why everybody starts with the 1655 ? Because there is no gain from the 1675...you need to replace dial, bezel, insert, plexi, hands and shape the case anyways. Moreover it's more expensive.
Star69 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Posted February 5, 2012 no chance to keep dial and hands ? here are the pics im talking about (sorry stolen ,) ) the bezel looks shitty - maybe just the WSO bezel whould fit - saves some $$s too ... cheers, Frank
tabularasa415 Posted February 5, 2012 Report Posted February 5, 2012 I really want to build a good franken 1675. Can anyone recommend anyone who's especially good at building one of these?
Akira Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 I really want to build a good franken 1675. Can anyone recommend anyone who's especially good at building one of these? http://www.rwg.cc/topic/142045-1675-trilogy/page__fromsearch__1 http://www.rwg.cc/topic/141977-from-france-with-love-gmt-1675/page__fromsearch__1 http://www.rwg.cc/topic/137722-akiras-1675/page__fromsearch__1 http://www.rwg.cc/topic/137220-one-more-gmt-1675/page__fromsearch__1
bigjule111 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Posted February 6, 2012 I have the josh 1:1. I changed pretty much everything. I changed insert to Gen bezel ring with one from wso. Changed the crystal with a Clark changed band for a Gen jubilee. Changed datedisk for a silver one with flat 3s And now it's a pbdad changing dial for a yuki. The case also been reshaped. Too thick. Also had red hand repainted. It comes in metallic red.
woof* Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 I have the josh 1:1. I changed pretty much everything. I changed insert to Gen bezel ring with one from wso. Changed the crystal with a Clark changed band for a Gen jubilee. Changed datedisk for a silver one with flat 3s And now it's a pbdad changing dial for a yuki. The case also been reshaped. Too thick. Also had red hand repainted. It comes in metallic red. Was your rehaut nice like that from Josh? I thought the new Josh watch was wokky?
bigjule111 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 The case came like that I believe the 1:1 has no wokky issues. Oh also changed the caseback. Comes with a incorrect one.
Star69 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Posted February 7, 2012 thanks a lot !!! the big question - did the WSO bezel fit ? did you use the whole assembly or just the bezel ? cheers, Frank
bigjule111 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 I used just the bezel ring. But it's tight to turn
woof* Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 The case came like that I believe the 1:1 has no wokky issues. Oh also changed the caseback. Comes with a incorrect one. Thanks Hmmmm..when this was released everyone jumped all over it and picked out the flaws..good to know it would work for a base.
bigjule111 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 Honestly not much left of the Josh 1:1. Just the movement, hands and case. The biggest plus wen this came out was the dial with no date word. But honestly the dial is horrible
bigjule111 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 And If u are hardcore. The movement is incorrect. That I can live. I like the smooth sweep
bigjule111 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 My watch is done! Pbdad says no adaptor needed for dial. I kind of figured that when I took measurement of the inside of the case, it measured 27 mm. Same as dial.
Star69 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Report Posted February 7, 2012 i think i found my next project 1675 under 300 i will order the white dial and try to aged it a bit .... lets see. i just can not stand the DG movement in the 1655 - so this is really a nice option ....
bigjule111 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Posted February 7, 2012 i guess this can take a gen dial without any bigtime mods? i
bigjule111 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Posted February 8, 2012 hey star do u ever keep any of ure awesome builds???
Star69 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Posted February 8, 2012 hey star do u ever keep any of ure awesome builds??? thanks - no
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