hanski Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 I challenged myself to rework a Cartel, BP Factory 1675 as cheaply as possibly. With that I present to you a Cartel 1675 transformed to 100% Gen, 1:1, AAAA+, Special Quality specs! Ha! Kidding. But seriously, here’s what I was able to do... Parts: -BP Factory Cartel 1675 with A2813 $150 - Raffles All Red Hand $14 - Esslinger DG3804B $45 Mods: - CG’s reshaped - Lugs Narrowed and changers increased - Case slimmed .7mm (over all thickness with crystal and case back is 13.6mm) - Case Back Gasket re-grooved - Bezel machined and reshaped - Insert Faded - Dial relumed and textured (applied lume removed) - Hands relumed - Case back reworked with flat, brushed center - Gaskets siliconed - Case, case back, and bezel repolished - DWO installed on DG3804B (I noticed it looks off centered in pics - I promise it’s actually centered. I’ll upload a new pic when I have a chance to prove it) Mods Yet To Be Done: - Drill lug holes to accept 2mm bars (bits are still en route) - Age and attach bracelet For a $200 watch, I think this turned out pretty nice. Is it as good as a $1500 Vietnam build, no! Could it be improved with aftermarket dial, bezel, insert, and crystal, yes! There are some things that could improve the next time I rework a Cartel but overall it was a fun challenge. Let me know what you think. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champsy Posted September 10, 2018 Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 Far from knowledgable but that looks great, If like you say the date is actually centred. Sent from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanski Posted September 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2018 29 minutes ago, mzinski said: (I noticed it looks off centered in pics - I promise it’s actually centered. I’ll upload a new pic when I have a chance to prove it) Centered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Looks bloody lovely to me. Congratulations on a superb job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 wow, absolutely stunning work, artist made.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted September 11, 2018 Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 11 hours ago, mzinski said: 100% Gen, 1:1, AAAA+, Special Quality specs! This bit cracks me up, I spilt my coffee 😂 Very nicely done build Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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