rolojack Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Almost done !!! My 1655, ready to show. I still have to tune up that sec hand as it's too long, and source a better thinner GMT, but overall, it's not bad now is it? Cartel case, SK crystal, gen crown, PolexPete DWO, Ingod dial and custom hands. ETA modified so the GMT hand is not adjustable anymore, as per gen. Basically no part has been used as is. The dial has been relumed and revarnished, the DWO has been slimmed and correctly brush finished, the midcase, bezel and back case all undergone deep modifications. Back case thinnered as dome was too high, mid case thinnered as well, CG modded to match the dial, and bezel rebrushed for a more gen like aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Congrats! Looks great. Picture quality is A++. That's how watch pictures should be taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Congrats! Looks great. Picture quality is A++. That's how watch pictures should be taken. Yeah, but it's also a pain as only when you load and look at the pics will you see flaws you actually did not notice in real life ! It's the game ! When you've seen those, you have no choice but to re-dismantle the watch and rework what has to be done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Great work Rolo, this is one of the hardest reps to get 'right' and you've done a splendid job. C'mon guys give the man some credos, i built two of these so i know how hard they are to do .. Great pics too ! Thanks for sharing P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Very Nice Mr Rolo. Best am 1655 dial ever made in my humble opinion. Shame the buggers disappeared! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wow that is beautiful. Great shots too... I have a rep that I bought recently from someone who bought it from denimhead and I aim to mod it... where can the "PolexPete DWO" be found? Also where was the straight second hand from? I also think the folded band looks nice on this, not often seen... is a rep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 wow! i usually hate exp IIs but yours looks amazing! where did you get that DWO??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 wow! i usually hate exp IIs but yours looks amazing! where did you get that DWO??! Wow that is beautiful. Great shots too... I have a rep that I bought recently from someone who bought it from denimhead and I aim to mod it... where can the "PolexPete DWO" be found? Also where was the straight second hand from? I also think the folded band looks nice on this, not often seen... is a rep? See the Gentleman in post No 4 above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Great work Rolo, this is one of the hardest reps to get 'right' and you've done a splendid job. C'mon guys give the man some credos, i built two of these so i know how hard they are to do .. Great pics too ! Thanks for sharing P. Thanks my friend ! I still have one of your DWO left, and I'm saving it for a DRSD.... I have sanded them and made a correct sunburst brushed finish before coating them with 4 layers of matte varnish. It's not that hard to do and it changes a lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wow that is beautiful. Great shots too... I have a rep that I bought recently from someone who bought it from denimhead and I aim to mod it... where can the "PolexPete DWO" be found? Also where was the straight second hand from? I also think the folded band looks nice on this, not often seen... is a rep? The straight hand is homemade : pinion is from the original hand supplied on the rep, and the hand part comes from a watch parts dealer in Paris. I had to buy 15 pcs by the way.... If anyone wants one, let me know ! They are gold tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wow that is beautiful. Great shots too... I have a rep that I bought recently from someone who bought it from denimhead and I aim to mod it... where can the "PolexPete DWO" be found? Also where was the straight second hand from? I also think the folded band looks nice on this, not often seen... is a rep? The bracelet is made of 2 different cartel reps, with WSO enlinks (modified of course for a perfect fit) Aside from the lack of date on the upper clasp blade, it is near flawless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Gorgeous build here. You attention to detail is amazing. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ah. I knew it looked familiar. I've seen the polexpete dwos. By far one of the best vintage dwos. Congrats again. It's a beautiful watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_freddy Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 amazing piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks. It will be dismanteled soon as I am not happy with the dwo finish and the hands... I will see how a perfect gmt hand could be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 That case finish is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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