hanski 40 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted September 10, 2018 I think I wanna buy it!It looks fantastic!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 10, 2018 34 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 462 Posted September 10, 2018 looks fantastic mate, well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted September 10, 2018 Payment sent!I called dibs!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ped 13 Posted September 10, 2018 You THINK you called dibs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hanski 40 Posted September 10, 2018 27 minutes ago, peedog said: Payment sent! Are you sure you have the address right? I haven't received the ONE MILLION DOLLARS we agreed on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ped 13 Posted September 10, 2018 Are you sure you have the address right? I haven't received the ONE MILLION DOLLARS we agreed on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarBoom 9 Posted September 10, 2018 Are you sure you have the address right? I haven't received the ONE MILLION DOLLARS we agreed on... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logixa 8 Posted September 10, 2018 Good work @mzinski! Damn everybody seems to be modder now even @GingerBlubba Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,284 Posted September 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Logixa said: Damn everybody seems to be modder now even @GingerBlubba Could be worse - everybody could think they were a watchsmith instead LLogixa....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted September 10, 2018 27 minutes ago, GingerBlubba said: Could be worse - everybody could think they were a watchsmith instead LLogixa....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted September 10, 2018 Mate this is awesome! 2 hours ago, Logixa said: Good work @mzinski! Damn everybody seems to be modder now even @GingerBlubba The more the merrier, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logixa 8 Posted September 11, 2018 8 hours ago, GingerBlubba said: Could be worse - everybody could think they were a watchsmith instead LLogixa....... Fucker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted October 15, 2018 Beauty What a marvellously pointless series of posts .... whore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AddictedtoVintage 0 Posted October 17, 2018 Would you consider building one for me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSebwc 87 Posted November 16, 2018 Great results on a budget build!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites