Rr778 0 Posted October 17, 2018 I’m interested in starting a GMT 1675 building project. According to the fact that i’m not able to work on watches on my own, i have to find someone trusted that will build it for me for a resonable price. Which are the best 1675 builders on the forum? Which is more or less the minimum budget level i need to invest? Thank you in advance RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnychase1 44 Posted August 29, 2019 380-450 is a good starting price for the mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 196 Posted August 29, 2019 Easier to put out a want to buy, unless you've got very specific requirements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted August 29, 2019 Depends on how far the rabbit hole you want to go. I got a lovely 1675 that sits in the $500-600 range, but you can go a lot more expensive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted August 29, 2019 Tripdog is your builder if you want the best, the man creates works of art. Expect to pay $1k plus though. Google 'RWI 1675 Tripdog' and you'll really find some of his builds (or swap the '1675' for '6542' for watch porn). Such as this: https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/vintage-watches/6591636-rolex-gmt-6542-the-watch-that-keeps-on-giving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted August 29, 2019 Yodog can be much more budget friendly than Tripdog, but I believe Trip is the best. The best is a bit extreme for a toy watch. You can buy a good 3804b movement one using mostly all the factory components for $3-400ish. Yuki dials are $100, others can be much more. Bezel assembles are about $100 and up. Viet cases are stupid expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,224 Posted August 29, 2019 Why are dogs always the best? Tripdog, Yodog, ARF..... Everyone knows we're necroposting, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted August 29, 2019 I did, but I was playing along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted August 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, NCRich said: Yodog can be much more budget friendly than Tripdog, but I believe Trip is the best. The best is a bit extreme for a toy watch. You can buy a good 3804b movement one using mostly all the factory components for $3-400ish. Yuki dials are $100, others can be much more. Bezel assembles are about $100 and up. Viet cases are stupid expensive. The Resurrection of this post is a sign Rich LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,714 Posted August 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, SCShrek said: The Resurrection of this post is a sign Rich LOL Nooooooooo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnychase1 44 Posted August 30, 2019 I figured we didn't hit the 1 year mark yet and I'm in the middle of trying to figure out a build for the 1675......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhino24-7 0 Posted October 13, 2019 On 28/08/2019 at 23:54, FoxWilde said: Depends on how far the rabbit hole you want to go. I got a lovely 1675 that sits in the $500-600 range, but you can go a lot more expensive I might be interested! Could you show me photos! I want one bad On 29/08/2019 at 08:05, SCShrek said: The Resurrection of this post is a sign Rich LOL Where or how can I get a hold of tripdog? Im intetested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted October 13, 2019 here’s mine. Reshaped case to gen spec and thickness = $200 yuki dial/hands/bezel = $160 DG3804B movement = $50 yuki crown/tube = $30 the prices were something like that. I had it built last year. pretty decent for me. I like the battered look which has grown on it since I’ve been wearing it almost non stop for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnychase1 44 Posted October 14, 2019 Looks great thanks for posting. I've just swapped mine for a Clark Crystal and Insert from Ebay (WSO). I'll post pictures but total price was about 10.00 for crystal and 17.00 for the insert. I can't really distinguish the inserts from how it came from Perfect Clones. Also ordered a new gasket that I destroyed and flattened (1.90) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites