polexpete Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hi guys, I started to build a 1675 GMT a while back, you can see the original thread here: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...amp;hl=1675+gmt The watch is based on a Silix 1675 with the original dial re-done by Micheal at CWP who done a fantastic job on it Specs are Gen Crown (fits original rep tube) Gen Jubilee bracelet with 55 endlinks and 6251H clasp Gen 116 tropic CWP Tudor Hands aged with rep 24 hour hand Original rep bezel insert bleached I replaced the DW with a more realistic version also change the caseback to a brushed flat one aka the gen. Drilled the case for gen springbars. Just need to get the bezel milled down to look more like the gen like Too Much Gear did to his, and much thanks to TMG for some invaluable advice on this project. Here we go: Thanks for looking P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Nice result... very nice result!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 wow that looks great Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 nice old stretched jubilee look to the bracelet. The dial looks pretty good. date font is a little big but thats always accpetable on the old rollies because of different replacement crystals used throughout the years during servicing... very nice work my friend! Im really starting to like these 1675's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Excellent work so far. I think the T116 & that open 6/9 datewheel make this watch. Where did you source the movement & datewheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wow that is such a lovely looking timepiece, wear it well ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Beautiful job, Pete. I had to read the previous 1675 topic, and I gather that you had Michael Young redo the rep dial due to the fit problems with the gen being too small. It looks very nice, and now you don't have to look at "Oyster Perpetual Date" on the dial which is a dead giveaway. Great work and thanks for sharing. @ freddy, the movement would be the 2836-2 which came with the watch from silix originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Good work... looks great! I'd put it on the Oyster bracelet though... but that's just a personal preference... Jubil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rower Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 WOW!! Please send me your paypal address and the amount requested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Looks teriffic Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Speechless It's terrific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Wow P! That looks great -glad I could help. I need to get off my butt and get my dial dealt with, Or how about I swap you a bezel for a dial I hope things have quieted down for you now with the Olympics over? Great job and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted August 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hey Guys, thanks for yer comments much appreciated. Sherman send your dial to Micheal i got mine back in a month... Freddy yeah movement is the Silix 2836 and the datewheel i found in my parts bin from who know's where, got another for my 1665 project if i can find out where they came from i'll let you know. oh! Rower its $6500 my Paypal account is.... Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 @ freddy, the movement would be the 2836-2 which came with the watch from silix originally. Thanks, Alli. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Wow, very nicely done! This is a ringer, I am very impressed. I plan on building one eventually, and I'm still in the "gathering" stage! Cheers, JoJo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Looks very convincing... nice I like the jubilee. Looks very convincing... nice I like the jubilee. Try trimming down the bezel a bit.... Check my gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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