AndyFors Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 All, Looks like Phong has a new "eta" offering for some of his Rolex's. Was thing of the 1665 Comex, but before splashing $1650 i was hoping to get the forums view on the build. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 It looks like it would be an expensive replica- he doesn't show pricing, but the 1665 case is $1650 and I'm sure a dial is $400 plus or minus. Best movement would be an eta 2846-2. He shows building a 1665 with you supplying the 1570 movement for $2750- so if you supplied a 2846-2 which say you bought for $250, you have a SD for $3000. That's way too much IMO to spend on a rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I could have been reading it wrong, but I looked at them last night and I believe $1650 gets the whole kit and kaboodle... (Dial, movement, case, hands, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 That's the way I read it e.g. 1650 for the complete kit. If so, it's not a bad price for a Phong. Also, Looks like it's possible to swap the eta for a 1570 at a later point. I would appreciate the forums view, I'm very tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I read it the same, Andy. Definitely not a bad price for a Phong, if that's the case. Also curious to hear other input/views on the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Some of our members have made some really amazing 1665 builds using other base watches and parts. I would be really curious to know what total dollar amount they have put into those builds when they are all said and done. Then compare those builds to this complete kit for $1,650. Would those other builds be approaching this same dollar amount or are they less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I know with mine (built up from a PT, various gen/upper end rep parts added) I way exceeded that. IMHO, it's a good choice for people who want an OOTB rep that is pretty good without having to source a ton of parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Pinged Phong, the price is 1650.. but can't get much more details.. might be worth a punt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I never could get the $1650 price to come up on the Phong site, but that is a better deal- especially if the case and dial are of good quality. But I'm still happy with my PT 1665 from 6 years ago- MBW dial, 2846-2, 703 crown and tube, jmb crystal retention ring and a nice GS crystal- think I spent around $400. It's WR also. Sorry for the fuzzy pic If I were going to do it again, I'd probably do the PT again if it's still around. Too bad the MBW cases aren't around anymore- they were pretty nice but also needed some mods to make them work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I have the same build - still very very tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 The order is in... will post a picture once I have it in hand.. hopefully early august Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very interested in this. I think an SD will be my next build. Sent from my droptop using telepathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Mine cost over 3k and it has genuine movement(1570), crown/ tube, insert, pearl, bracelet and end links. My case is an older MBW that cost me 250.00 for the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 @panerai153 - which dial is this? It looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_xyko Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Pinged Phong, the price is 1650.. but can't get much more details.. might be worth a punt can you please share a link of Phong site? cant seem to find anywhere on the forum Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 http://www.jewelryandwatch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 @panerai153 - which dial is this? It looks fantastic. I need to go back and look, it was over 5 years ago. Seems like it came from the same place as the one Freddy has on his 1665, but I wouldn't swear to it. I'll check tonite: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Only problem I see on the phong watch is it has a crappy ETA date wheel in the pic on the site which means it's A. in the wrong position and B. you can't use an original date wheel as an overlay as 1570's rotate in the opposite direction the ETA! You would need an aftermarket overlay but the ETA dial option may not quite work with it. Edited July 24, 2015 by watcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_xyko Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 http://www.jewelryandwatch.com Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFors Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Views??? Note I know the date is slightly of center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww12345 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hmmm... Definitely pros and cons! That date wheel though... :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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