JoeyB Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 The 'cartel'/Chinese cases used for the 1655, that so many have used to make a gen-like 1675, and the 16570, that can be made to do the same for the 16710, both have the gen-like mounting for the crystal and bezel. I know about all the high priced ones, Yuki, Phong, NDT, etc., but are these two the only Chinese cases that have this feature? A 21j 1655 can be had from Perfect Clones for $148 complete. That really can bring the cost way down to modders on a budget. For the price of a bezel you can make quite a few other Rolex models depending on your skills. For a GMT build the movement/movement ring/dial spacer/dial are all made to fit the case already, so that eliminates those hand and stem height issues. The dial has the date window in the correct position, so those who can refinish a dial can use it as the base. It comes with a date wheel overlay, and we can put anything we like on it, as we now know. It'd be nice if they made all the reps in the same design and we could save the price of a bezel. Some bezels, like the old coin edge, start pricing at $300. So my question is, are there any other cartel/Chinese reps that have the same case/crystal/bezel setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I would be very interested to hear an answer for this also, and to whether a Yacht Master case would suit a Submariner Franken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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