polexpete Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Hi guys, after a long time gathering parts and having work done my 1655 is finally here Here are the specs. Not a great lover of this model but see what you think. - Rep 1655 case. Not even sure where is came from. It was in my parts box and it looked to good to ignore so i started building. Has gen style Bezel assembly. - Clarks 116 tropic - Cartel caseback - ETA 2893-2 GMT movement with taller GMT, hour, minute and second pinnions installed. - Gen tube and 6 mm crown - Ingod dial relumed by Vac - Omega flightmaster handset with Rafflestime GMT hand relumed by Vac - Datewheel from early MBW - Rep folded bracelet with gen clasp. Needs better endlinks Was easy to put together except all the hands needed work to fit. Pics: Cheers for looking P. 1
jackflash Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Great job. Lume is fantastic. Wear it well
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 P... Looks amazing!!! I Realy envy you but in the same time im very happy for you that it turnd out this good!!! Realy realy nice, huge congrates mate!!!
denimhead Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Thats very nicely done Pete, I'm on the very same 1655 road again. those ingod dials really are amazing value for money
Watchmeister Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Very nice classic. Wear it well.
lionsandtigers Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 always been one of my favorites. nice job
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 Thats very nicely done Pete, I'm on the very same 1655 road again. those ingod dials really are amazing value for money These things are coming your way for free hope it will help your project
faberone75 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Posted February 18, 2013 Fantastic work....I love this watch!!!!
polexpete Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks all the nice comments guys, Zeleni, where the hell did you find that straight hand ? P.
denimhead Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Thanks all the nice comments guys, Zeleni, where the hell did you find that straight hand ? P. I think its from Ofrei Pete, one of his stock eta seconds hand but in white. The minute and hour hands are Omega Flightmaster.
polexpete Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 I think its from Ofrei Pete, one of his stock eta seconds hand but in white. The minute and hour hands are Omega Flightmaster. Cool thanks, i'll check it out. My Flightmaster hands come from Ofrei too Cheers P.
rower Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 That is one incredible build. I wish I had even a portion of your talent! Thank you for sharing.
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Here is the story mate :http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/125841-sold-fs-1655-freccione-stick-second-project-watch-eta-2836/?fromsearch=1 This watch was given to me from Dadog13 (we always mete up in Croatia during the summer I see that the topic lost the pics so here is a pic. This watch was later used to build a gmt 1675 and the hands that are left plus the dial will go out to denimhead as a gift
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 @polex But i bet that your watch would look more amazing with that straight hand
polexpete Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Posted February 19, 2013 @polex But i bet that your watch would look more amazing with that straight hand "I wanna be straight, I wanna be straightI'm sick and tired of taking drugs and staying up late"
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 "I wanna be straight, I wanna be straight I'm sick and tired of taking drugs and staying up late" Hahahahahahah
denimhead Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 "I wanna be straight, I wanna be straight I'm sick and tired of taking drugs and staying up late" Ahhr, nothing like a bit of Mr Dury and The Blockheads. Sadly missed.
denimhead Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 Here is the story mate :http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/125841-sold-fs-1655-freccione-stick-second-project-watch-eta-2836/?fromsearch=1 This watch was given to me from Dadog13 (we always mete up in Croatia during the summer I see that the topic lost the pics so here is a pic. This watch was later used to build a gmt 1675 and the hands that are left plus the dial will go out to denimhead as a gift What a mate you are Mr Z, don't worry they are destined for great things 1655!
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 19, 2013 Report Posted February 19, 2013 What a mate you are Mr Z, don't worry they are destined for great things 1655! Your welcome mate, what are friends for, right
polexpete Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Posted February 20, 2013 Ahhr, nothing like a bit of Mr Dury and The Blockheads. Sadly missed. His son Baxter Dury is recording, has a great album called Happy Soup. Check it out but buy the gen. I'm not into ripping off music (sorry way off topic here) P.
denimhead Posted February 20, 2013 Report Posted February 20, 2013 His son Baxter Dury is recording, has a great album called Happy Soup. Check it out but buy the gen. I'm not into ripping off music (sorry way off topic here) P. Yes Pete I've heard it, Its brilliant and a bit weird as he does sound quite like his Dad. Do you listen to Digital BBC Music 6? The best music station going in my opinion
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