correctime Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Stumbled acrossed this looking around as I'm considering a 1655 build on a BK Noob Exp.II case and thought I'd share. Pretty cool if you ask me....may have potential. http://wancher.ocnk.biz/product/923 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'll be surprised if Rolex DOes not go after this company.....too close, but then again I'm not a lawyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted March 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Well...the 1655's and 16550/16570 were advertised as 40mm....(actually measure 39mm) This one is sorta like a hybrid. The dial and GMT hand may resemble the 1655 "McQueen" (sort of) but the 42mm case, sapphire crystal, bezel, font and maxi-setup size hands incorporate the 216570 Exp.II IMO this still looks really cool......maybe a matching SL job and it'd be a great daily beater. And ifya hurry there's one listed at just over half the price.....as we speak http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Wancher-Oyster-Perpetual-Explorer-Ranger-Bezel-GMT-Mechanical-Watch-/170995069046?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item27d019b076 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'll be surprised if Rolex DOes not go after this company.....too close, but then again I'm not a lawyer. Why would they go after this company, and not these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I like the Chrono-tac for $79! But certainly the best one is the Josh 1655 which everyone turns into a 1675 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 I am not a Patent Lawyer, but Patents do expire, and that is why the likes of Invicata, etc can more or less copy the designs without issue. As long as it does not contain a Rolex logo or association they are free and clear. I believe the current Patent last 7 or 9 years. This is also why Rolex makes major changes in about that amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Steinhart GMT Vintage has always held my interest. Ginault is making a Base Module One that looks nice too...but of course based on a Sub, not a 1655. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Love some of the homage pieces that are around Steinhart in particular Love my Vintage Gmt and just ordered a Ocean Vintage Military, great value and awesome build quality too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Interesting.... I didn't know these homage pieces existed. Any of them any use for modding into a decent rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Stumbled acrossed this looking around as I'm considering a 1655 build on a BK Noob Exp.II case and thought I'd share. Pretty cool if you ask me....may have potential.http://wancher.ocnk.biz/product/923 SEL is horrible on that one, the noob exp II is better then that one at half the price. When I look at some of thee homage pieces I usually thinking that I'm better off buying a rep. Rep is usually cheaper and the boards are good at sharing the known issues but some of these homages are made right beside the reps and are twice he price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 SEL is horrible on that one, the noob exp II is better then that one at half the price. When I look at some of thee homage pieces I usually thinking that I'm better off buying a rep. Rep is usually cheaper and the boards are good at sharing the known issues but some of these homages are made right beside the reps and are twice he price. I agree....but the Noob Exp.II isn't using a 1655 looking dial either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I agree....but the Noob Exp.II isn't using a 1655 looking dial either True, I just find it frustrating looking at some of the homages as they usually stir a desire to buy which is often met head-on by the lack of quality of craftsmanship. If only more of the homage brands allowed for customization of their watches then I might be more excited. Like a buffet, mix and match to get a watch that nobody else sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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