projectologist Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) Hats off to Yodog for this wonderful build... - Vietnam 1675 case - Gen 25-116 Plexi - Yodog's custom deep scalloped bezel assembly (gen insert snapped right in, no need for shaving or glue) - Gen FF blue-back Pepsi insert - Vietnam MK5 variant Matte Dial - Startime hour, minute hands, RT seconds and large GMT hand - Swiss 2636 w/Asian GMT module movement - Cartel sub DWO with flat 3 and open 6 and 9 - Helenarou movement spacer - Gen Rolex 503 GMT crown - Gen Rolex Jubilee Bracelet, 21 links, Gen Rolex springbars Edited March 11, 2019 by projectologist 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 very nice! A little yellow on the hands would help and then wear that bezel to break it in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 13, 2019 Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 That is fantastic. Enjoy it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2019 23 hours ago, alligoat said: very nice! A little yellow on the hands would help and then wear that bezel to break it in. As you can see in the last pic, the hands patina is closer to the plots patina compared to the first pic. Because the lume in the hands has a smooth semi-gloss finish, they tend to be a little reflective , so can look lighter depending on the angle of bright light on the surface. This doesn't happen with the plots as that lume is a flat textured finish. As for the bezel I agree, it's still new and was never polished. I may remove it at some point and finish it. At the moment I'm focused on a 1675 PCG build, so refinement of the OP watch is on hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Sounds like you're gonna end up with two nice 1675s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Clarification... meant to say (in the OP) the movement is a Swiss 2846 converted to GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Did someone convert the 2846 to a GMT for you, or did you buy it that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Yodog converted it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilo007 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Congrats for this great 1675! Wonderful build of Yodog!👌 Enjoy!!😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Swapped out the Pepsi insert for the black FF service insert (with the more correct font for this mk 5 dial build). The Pepsi insert will go into the Type C gilt dial/PCG build and is more correct for that watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted March 22, 2019 Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 Wow! Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay Posted March 23, 2019 Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 With these Vietnam cases that accept the gen crown, the level of 1675 builds have stepped up a fair few notches. This is an excellent build...well done! Did you have any work done to the case, bevels cut etc? I just might have to swap out my cartel case build for one of these cases! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2019 41 minutes ago, ceejay said: With these Vietnam cases that accept the gen crown, the level of 1675 builds have stepped up a fair few notches. This is an excellent build...well done! Did you have any work done to the case, bevels cut etc? I just might have to swap out my cartel case build for one of these cases! Here's a great thread explaining what the differences are between the Cartel vs Vietnam 1675 case sets... https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/vintage-watches/312368-cartel-1675-cases-vs-vietnam-gen-spec-cases-a-photo-comparison 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2fuse Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Swapped out the Pepsi insert for the black FF service insert (with the more correct font for this mk 5 dial build). The Pepsi insert will go into the Type C gilt dial/PCG build and is more correct for that watch. Now that looks greatSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted March 28, 2019 Report Share Posted March 28, 2019 Nice build, I like it.Gesendet von meinem Mi MIX 2S mit Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex80brick Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 In the past i bought a cartel (bp maybe) watch and gen crown,insert and gen plexi fits perfect but the problem are the wrong crownguards. they are to short and i sold the watch . But your gmt master with vietnam case and your dial is the nicest gmt master rep i ever see!!Gratulation for this beautiful vintage piece.Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Very nice...👍👍👍 I'm working my 1675. Will let you guys know soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzie Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Hi guys, who do I contact in order to purchase a built franken gmt? I’ve been looking for a while and see ‘yo dog’ ‘ruby’ ‘Vietnam cases’ etc. but not sure how to contact them thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Best thing is to be here regularly looking for new posts since your last visit. A good build takes a lot of effort to get right so the good ones don’t come up for sale very often. But if you keep checking you’ll eventually be in the right place at the right time.Another option is to sign up for VIP so you can post a WTB topic. Good luck, a 1675 done right is a thing of beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzie Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Best thing is to be here regularly looking for new posts since your last visit. A good build takes a lot of effort to get right so the good ones don’t come up for sale very often. But if you keep checking you’ll eventually be in the right place at the right time.Another option is to sign up for VIP so you can post a WTB topic. Good luck, a 1675 done right is a thing of beauty.Thank you very much Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 "Did someone convert the 2846 to a GMT for you, or did you buy it that way?" "Yodog converted it for me" I converted a couple swiss 2836 to GMT using the 24H parts from an eBay etaclone GMT movement and they have worked fine...this was the older type with non adjustable 24H hand. I read that some of the etaclones with adjustable 24H hands might not be too hot. The 1675/1655 needs the non adjustable 24H hand anyway. Seems to me the 'jump out at you' flaws with most cartel 1675 are the crown guards being too short and the space between them being too wide. Maybe they used submariner cases. All the swiss ETA 2836 GMT conversions I have seen in replicas used Asian 24H conversions. ETA 2824 movements do not have day of the week works to run the 24H conversion parts and the hour wheel, CP, SS pinion are too short for GMT conversions. A Swiss ETA 2893-2 GMT movement would be good in modern watch projects but they usually go for $300 to $400. If you had a first class modern GMT/Ex II case/dial/bracelet it might be worth it. I have a few sapphire Exp II and GMT II replicas from 15 years ago that use swiss ETA 2836 with Asian conversions and they have been trouble free. Wrong hand stack but trouble free...a pretty good tradeoff imho. Also have a few sapphire Exp II and GMT with DG 3804B and adjustable 24 hour hand (wrong HS) and they have been trouble free too but I needed to c/o a couple when new to get them in good running condition. The 3804B is a good choice for a budget build and the 21600 beat rate looks good on vintage projects. DG 3804B Ligne size: 11 ½ L Diameter: 26mm Plate Height: 5.97mm Overall Height: 7.97mm Hand Hole Sizes: 150/90/17/200 Stem: 401/DG 3804-B Tap Size: 10 Jewels: 22 ETA 2893-2 Manufacturer: ETA Switzerland Size (Ligne): 11-1/2 Round Hands: 150/90/25/180 Jewels: 21 "Good luck, a 1675 done right is a thing of beauty." +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzie Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 I’ve signed up and now a full member. How do I post to the ‘I want to buy’ page??? It says I don’t have enough permission to post Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Hi Pezzie, I just set your account to VIP. The forum software usually handles that automatically but I get the sense you're pretty keen for a 1675. You're set to post a WTB ad now. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzie Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thank you very much Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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