Cartel 1675 converted to low-beat

[sneed12]

Changed the case back to the correct flat one (found one in the parts box that fit), it comes incorrectly with the bubble caseback from the factory (5513 caseback).

[sneed12]

Changed out the bezel ring for one of the new Clark's 1675 bezel rings. Surprised at the difference it made, it's really quite nice and makes a big difference from the 1680 bezel that the watch comes with from the factory. Here's the new edge profile (pic is from Gary)

The retaining ring that comes with the Clark's is too small (inside diameter). I decided to use the existing bezel retaining ring, which is too big for the new bezel ring and needed to be shaved around the outside edge, so I stuck it to the end of a drill and went after it with a file. No particular reason to choose one over the other, I just feel it's easier to shave the outside than the inside.

Mounted

Now I just need to fade the new bezel insert.

[sneed12]

After fading

[panerai153]

Great work. Love the 1675's. i like that you made the GMT hand non adjustable like the gen 1675's. Thanks for the write up and the photos.

[Tiyal]

Sneed, how'd the clark insert fit the bezelring? did you have to glue it? or did it snap in?

looks awesome

[woof*]

_{That came out great!}

[sneed12]

Sneed, how'd the clark insert fit the bezelring? did you have to glue it? or did it snap in?

Came as a set, but did not snap in, I used a couple of dots of glue.

[sander]

Good job man!

I Love the way you pay attention to all the little details.

Crown next?

[the_rymeister]

Looks really good sneed great work