Mattjames84 Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Was wondering if this this a gen dial or rep/refinished.. looks pretty good to me, going to save it for my build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Looks good to me. It's early before they added DATE to the GMTs- early 80s. I'm thinking the B stands for Beyeler before Rolex bought them out. Wonder if the scratches would rub out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Awesome thanks, I'm wondering the same thing about the scratches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Start with Rodico and see if that helps. It's that putty like substance watchmakers use to clean with. Beyond that, I don't know if a bit of mineral spirits on a toothpick or pegwood would work. Other fluids like ethanol, lacquer thinner, or acetone might be too risky. Try google and see what comes up for cleaning watch dials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Maybe it’s just me, but I kind of like the scratches on this. Character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 I'm actually suprised you said that, cause I actually like the scratches too.. and I wouldnt want to ruin it by trying to get them out.. I got this dail for pretty cheap so I'm gonna build a watch around the it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 The scratches indicate that the dial was mishandled at some point. But certainly vintage watch collectors like those type of age marks and wouldn't touch them. So it really comes down to what your personal preference is. I'd probably give the Rodico a try and if it didn't work, leave well enough alone. Once under a plastic crystal, they might not be that noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Just ordered some rodico.. thanks alligoat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 I'll post some pics after I get it and its cleaned up. Also does anyone make a rolex dial adapter for an eta movement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 I'm also going to order a 2836 asian gmt when I have a bit more more money. I went on a crazy spending spree this weekend, got a bunch of rolex parts.. gonna have to let some of them go now that iv finally decided what I'd like the build, which finding that dial helped lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Boy I wish I had the chance to mess with real rolexes kn my, but then I wouldnt have to build what I want if I could have a real one... so question.. where there 2 types of bezels used for the 1675? I'm gonna have to google the dimensions on the 16753 case so I get the right one too.. I feel like I'm going into this blind, for it's pretty fun haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillaxavy Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 my 16753 from the R factorySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 ^^^Beautiful. Reps have come on in leaps and bounds, but R factory is still by far the best🤣^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Can anyone give me a link to the R factory? Or a link to that specific watch if you dont mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanillaxavy Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Can anyone give me a link to the R factory?www.rolex.com Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Can anyone give me a link to the R factory? Or a link to that specific watch if you dont mind?i believe there was an old 16713 or 16753 root beer rep made but isn’t really good quality but i believe that it’s the closest you can get for a complete case set Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Haha yeah I kinda figured r stood for rolex... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 28 minutes ago, Mattjames84 said: Haha yeah I kinda figured r stood for rolex... lol Kind of an in joke, sorry. Whilst reps have got unbelievably good, R factory was much better in the past than it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Well hey if I have to, I'll make my own case.. just gotta find someone that has a mid case laying around so I can make a mold.. iv got almost on ounce 18k I can melt down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 So I got the dial delivered today and it looks WAY better then the pictures and you can hardly really tell the scratches are there unless your real close on an angle, so I think under a crystal youd never notice.. and I also found all the gears to convert me 2834 to a gmt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotter Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Clearly a legit Rfactory dial! However, the bottom half of the printing looks fuzzy to me? it may be photo angle or a refinish done before the practice was sinful!....in any event it's a very cool /valuable dial. regards, Mcotter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted June 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Here are a couple pics I took with my phone and a loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattjames84 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Just an update, funding for my project has run a bit short.. I need a case thatll accept a gen 18k bezel which I have my eye on one that's on Ebay for $500 but I was kinda looking for something a bit cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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