rolojack Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Now, one can always find something to say... But we're getting close here !!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin951121 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Just beautiful, really beautiful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hologramet Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 And even perfected the fake wear between the lugs and signatures in the caseback... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 ,! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Very nice. Source?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Ephry73 said: Very nice. Source? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk +1 :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I've spent a lot of time messing with the 1665 and that is a GREAT result. It really looks the bidniz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Mate, were can I to buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompompurin Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Excellent choice by using a Vietnamese 1665 case as a base for reshaping I only swear by Vietnamese cases for vintage builds They have the right general proportions and thickness (especially for the 1675), and they all have the correct crown/stem/tube height (unlike the Cartel / BP vintage / JKF watches which are designed to house the 2836-2 @ 2.25mm stem height or the 21j) Vietnamese cases might cost $800 each for a complete case set, but it saves me from headaches and paranoia from getting called imo I wished there were more options between the price jump of a cartel/ BP vintage / JKF and a Vietnamese case. I could already confirm that a Helenarou 5513 case is very inferior to my Vietnamese 5513 case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Yes, Viet cases are the best base but it has a price tag... However: deep reshaping of a cartel case by shaving it and engraving it brings you pretty near that price ! There are no big savings to do that way if you want your built to be presentable... That case belongs to a client. It was retailed by Phong and was really worn. I did not do anything between the lugs. I reworked the sides and carved the CG as those details were off. As well as the top of the lugs: the big flaw of Viet cases. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdk Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Well done! Again..... Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech500 Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Wow. Stunning work as usual. Hope this is my case . Wait until you see the gen dial/hands/bezel/insert/1570/93150 etc that I have lined up for this baby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 2 hours ago, mech500 said: Wow. Stunning work as usual. Hope this is my case . Wait until you see the gen dial/hands/bezel/insert/1570/93150 etc that I have lined up for this baby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It is your case... Glad you like it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Getting the lugs to go straight down at the ends like that is a huge improvement Rolo. Looks great. Surprised the Vietnam source has not fixed that themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Now, one can always find something to say... But we're getting close here !!! Hi Rolojack, question on your caseback where it says Rolex, it is stamped or engraved? I'm looking for someone who can stamp Rolex into the caseback instead of engraving Rolex onto it???Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 This is stamped. However, the "stamped" look can be achieved with engraving: after engraving polish to clean edges, then wash the surface with acid to give a sandblasted look to the bottom of the letters/numbers and finally do the final brushed finish. Result will be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 GK: "I only swear by Vietnamese cases for vintage builds. They have the right general proportions and thickness (especially for the 1675), and they all have the correct crown/stem/tube height (unlike the Cartel / BP vintage / JKF watches which are designed to house the 2836-2 @ 2.25mm stem height or the 21j). Vietnamese cases might cost $800 each for a complete case set, but it saves me from headaches and paranoia from getting called imo. I wished there were more options between the price jump of a cartel/ BP vintage / JKF and a Vietnamese case. I could already confirm that a Helenarou 5513 case is very inferior to my Vietnamese 5513 case." I noticed the case has the O ring groove on the top side like later genuine watches...and MBK cases. Afaik MBK were some of the very few mainstream (affordable) replica cases with this groove and fairly accurate genuine specs/dimensions. So...I wonder if MBK and Vn cases are close to the same? IF they are...a first rate detailer (Rolojack!) could probably turn an MBK case into a masterpiece as well for a lot less $$ spent up front for the bare case. As I have said before, standard 55xx/1680 MBK cases are all 1680 spec and will accept a rlx 1570/5 and Eta 2836 with the only problem being the dial window is too small to properly work with a 26.5mm 1680 dial, an easy fix. Also, since the MBK case will take a rlx 1570/5 date movement, the crown location is correct for a 1680 but it is a hair too far toward the back for a 5512/13, but few will notice. The reason I posted this is because some members may have an MBK case and would like to have it 'souped up' to a top line case and not have to buy the $800 Vn case. Otoh one big problem with MBK cases is the ratty laser etched letters/numbers on the case and case back. PG: "...on your caseback where it says Rolex, it is stamped or engraved?" RJ: "This is stamped. However, the "stamped" look can be achieved with engraving: after engraving polish to clean edges, then wash the surface with acid to give a sandblasted look to the bottom of the letters/numbers and finally do the final brushed finish. Result will be perfect." Thanks. Good info. Acid = common muriatic (hydrochloric) acid maybe? I've cleaned a lot of rusty motorcycle gas tanks out with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paneraiguy Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 This is stamped. However, the "stamped" look can be achieved with engraving: after engraving polish to clean edges, then wash the surface with acid to give a sandblasted look to the bottom of the letters/numbers and finally do the final brushed finish. Result will be perfect.Thanks Rolojack, is there anyone you recommend that could do this special job for me? Appreciate your feedback, please feel free to PM with the details, I want to get my case back perfect. Thanks Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max72 Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 ROLO YOU’ll have to build me something one of these daysI swear to God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech500 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Finished product turned out very well:All gen except Rolo case:Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 6, 2018 Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Finished product turned out very well:All gen except Rolo case:Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLooks perfect , nice clean look!Now let the life age that brilliant piece!Gesendet von meinem MI 4S mit Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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