justlounging Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 This pictorial is my way of saying a big THANK YOU to all the individual members, especially to JJ, who had contributed so much of their valued knowledge and time in helping make this a reality for me.. This build has been a long awaited project..I had originally purchased the 1655 from the cartel with intentions to mod it with gen parts as I was totally into the 'Orange GMT Hand'.. This was how it looked like after I got it back from local maestro, Spin..He did a fantastic job giving the dial, hands, case an overall vintage look.. This started me onto my vintage bug..i would love to go into that but that will be for another thread.. At another sister forum, there was many members building 1675s so I got intrigued and true enough, I started reading up, asking loads of questions and collected many gen images as reference.. Last October, I promised myself that I would get the 1675 GMT Master conversion done for my 33rd birthday this year in October after gathering all the necessary parts..Guess I kept to this promise and with a few months to spare..Might build another one.. :popcorn: This was the list of parts that I had to gather: 1. Yuki 1675 GMT Master Version 1 2. Sterile Milsub Caseback from Rafflestime 3. GMT Hands from Rafflestime/Yuki 4. Clarks 25-116 Crystal 5. WSO Bez%l Assembly set with Pepsi Insert 6. Rep Jubilee Bracelet/Clasp 7. 20mm x 2mm Springbars The gathering was slow and quite boring really..i somewhat got distracted by upgrading my Noobmariner LV and also the Superlume SSD..everything changed when I bidded and won a gen 16750 'Spiderweb' GMT Master Dial for less than US$100 in early April this year..This sparked off the fire in me to quickly gather the rest of the parts.. So the list changed to this: 1. Gen 16750 GMT Master 'Spiderweb' Dial 2. 2836-2 Hands from Rafflestime 3. Asia 2836-2 movement 4. Sterile Milsub Caseback from Rafflestime 5. Clarks 25-116 Crystal 6. Gen 6251H Jubilee Bracelet with correct 55 endlinks 7. Gen 1675/16750 Faded Pepsi Insert 8. Gen 2mm Springbar 9. Rep 2pmm Oyster Bracelet I had originally wanted to send this to either Pbdad or JJ but I wasn't too happy on the postal service so I went directly to Spin. Gathered all the parts in early June and made an appointment to meet up..lo and behold, I picked up this from him last weekend.. :woot: Enough said, I'm totally chuffed with this and it found its place in my new watchbox..Enjoy the rest of the pics! Here's some pics to illustrate the 'Spiderweb': All in all, I spent just under US$800 for everything and I couldn't be any happier..If i wanted to be particular, the following list of parts would be added on, when I get more funds of course.. Additional gen parts to be included (optional): 1. Gen Black GMT Insert 2. Gen 6mm Twinlock Crown and Tube 3. Gen 1675 Caseback 4. Gen 7836 Oyster Br!celet and Clasp And a glimpse of what's in my new watchbox (Will be getting a custom box inlay shortly).. Thanks for looking! All feedback and comments are welcome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVojlib Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Very nice build, looks like it all came together very nicely..... I think my favorite part is the dial, it looks awsome with its slightly gilt finish. Question??? The crown you are using is the standard 6mm rep crown from the stock watch?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yup..that's the standard 6mm rep crown..am thinking of going with the gen 6mm crown and tube combo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVojlib Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Yup..that's the standard 6mm rep crown..am thinking of going with the gen 6mm crown and tube combo.. The stock one isn't bad, but since a gen isnt that much you may as well once you're ready.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 yeah..i need to pay a visit to my local watchsmith..he has hundreds of such crowns.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 What a fantastic build! Well done! Definitely a big big fan of the spider dial!!! Can't wait to get my spider dial sub back from the zigmeister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Very nice build! One word of advice though: Do not waste money on a gen caseback or 7836! There are too many tells that'd need to be fixed before. On your wrist and in the hand nobody will distinguish the Cartel 7836 or caseback as fake... At least not before they'll have noticed the thick case and big crown. Believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiyal Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 looking good !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Just got back from dinner with the cousin and here's a side by side comparison with the gen 16760 aka 'Fat Lady'..his watch has the updated sapphire crystal and more defined bezel teeth..it came with the oyster bracelet and 7836 clasp as standard.. Straight away you can see the big difference in the CGs and how 'fat' they are on the 16760..looking like a modern GMT Master II.. Another difference is that the 16760 has the 'Date' word on the dial whilst the 16750 doesn't.. Comparing the thickness of the midcase of the cartel 1655 to the gen 16760, the difference after modding is very negligible.. And here's another side by side showing the thickness of the midcase and the lugholes..Once I get in the proper 2mm thick springbars, they should 'pop' out like the gen.. CGs & Crown.. Width of Lugs and you can see the difference in depth on the 'cuts' of the bezel.. Overall weight of both felt the same (didnt have a weighing scale available at the restaurant).. I am very very happy at the way this build turned out to be..and an even better surprise to realise my cousin owes the gen.. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Very nice build! One word of advice though: Do not waste money on a gen caseback or 7836! There are too many tells that'd need to be fixed before. On your wrist and in the hand nobody will distinguish the Cartel 7836 or caseback as fake... At least not before they'll have noticed the thick case and big crown. Believe me! After comparing side by side with the gen 16760, i dont thick the thick case or crown is such a major tell.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 i have really good 2mm spring bars from star time pm me if you want a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Awesome build Just! I'm not sure from your parts list, you used the WSO bezel? You might consider Clarks new 1675 bezel set. The teeth look more like the gen in your comparison picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks Arch but i have a few sets on its way to me.. @woof: yes the bezel assembly is from WSO..i'm happy with it..it wont be the same as the 16760 but i have found a gen 16750 with the same bezel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 After comparing side by side with the gen 16760, i dont thick the thick case or crown is such a major tell.. You are right. It'll look even slimmer compared to a SD or DSSD. Hell, next to a gen PAM it will look super slim. Apples and Oranges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sure..whatever you say.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) How about providing some measurements from your own 1675? *edit: purchased a gen 16750 caseback and gen 6251H clasp locally..a few more gen parts to go.. You are right. It'll look even slimmer compared to a SD or DSSD. Hell, next to a gen PAM it will look super slim. Apples and Oranges... Edited July 23, 2012 by justlounging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 How about providing some measurements from your own 1675? *edit: purchased a gen 16750 caseback and gen 6251H clasp locally..a few more gen parts to go.. Please, you obviously got money to spend and didn't care for my advice. I couldn't care less... I'm not here to convince the minds that are already set on their "believes'', but to give advice if I can (seldom it is). Nice GMT, be happy with it - it looks really nice. It will fool any fool without me telling you what's right and what's not Thanks for looking! All feedback and comments are welcome! Ahemmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Hey don't take it the wrong way..i'm glad that you gave your comments but could you elaborate further on it? you said thick case on my build..what are the dimensions to the gen 16750 ? If my midcase can be modded to it, i would..also isnt the 16760 using a similar midcase as the 16750? Is this the 'thin' case profile that you are referring to? same goes with the crown..i am considering between the gen 5.3mm or 6mm crown.. is the gen 5.3mm? I saw your 1675 pics/thread and it is what got me started on this build in the first place.. it's not about the money..if i wanted an all gen, I would have just bought the gen GMT Master and saved myself the trouble of gathering parts and then doing the build..but that's not why we are in this hobby.. Purpose of this build is to get a decently accurate watch with as least money spent as possible and with the most number of gen parts in it.. The gen parts can be easily sold on VRF if need be, so my loss there is very minimal.. Thanks again for your comments and feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Thanks Akira for replying me.. I found these gen 16750 pics (from this link: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=7010 ) and noticed the CGs are different from the profile of the 16750 that RA had posted earlier.. This is what RA had posted earlier.. Were these variations in the shape of the CG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Some additional pics for anyone who has a WSO bezel insert..this is a comparison with gen bezel insert.. Gen insert is installed on the bezel, WSO Bezel is always in the foreground As you can see, there are very subtle differences, mainly in the curvature of the '2', '6', '8' and '0'..'4' looks really close, thickness of the font is slightly wider on the rep..Also the dot separating the numbers is slightly larger on the rep as compared to the gen.. Some other pics: Separate question: Which looks better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 First of all, kudos on an amazing piece Secondly, the photo with which you opened the thread has inspired me to plan a few minor cosmetic alterations to a budget GMT I was able to scrounge up the cash to order last week Thirdly, October? Which day? Mine's the 10th PS May I re-post the first photo in the thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 First of all, kudos on an amazing piece Secondly, the photo with which you opened the thread has inspired me to plan a few minor cosmetic alterations to a budget GMT I was able to scrounge up the cash to order last week Thirdly, October? Which day? Mine's the 10th PS May I re-post the first photo in the thread? Thanks and glad to hear the inspiration is being past on.. Yes October..24th mate.. I'm making the missus get me a TT for my pressie.. Go ahead with the re-posting..just remember to post up pics of your mod.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks and glad to hear the inspiration is being past on.. Yes October..24th mate.. I'm making the missus get me a TT for my pressie.. Go ahead with the re-posting..just remember to post up pics of your mod.. Absolutely, I was happy to put up with a stock modern GMT as a 'temporary wearer' before using the movement for a custom build when I can then source other parts, but as soon as I saw that picture, I just thought 'that gives me an idea... ' Ahh, good to see another Octobaby on the forum I like the sound of that, I don't trust wifey or MiL to buy me watches anymore, but if I was to point them in the right direction, it might be a different matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hahah oh what i do is buy the watch then 'claim' back from the missus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) AWESOME looking GMT !!! Congrats on the build and thanks for sharing. Edited July 31, 2012 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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