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Akira

Hey guys,

 

I think I've finally deceided to built a GMT 1675 if I find the right parts

 

That's what I need

 

1. 1655 Josh 1:1 case, Asia 2813

2. Gen dial or Ingod44 ebay dial, if I can't find a gen dial in my budget

3. WSO bezel assembly

4. WSO insert or gen insert

5. Hands to fit the 2813......Anyone knows where to get these?

6. 7026 style Rivet bracelet

7. WSO roulette DW

 

What do you think?

 

And if anyone has one of the mentioned parts to spare, please tell me :D

 

 

Cheers

Akira

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Member X

You need to speak to RolexAddict! lol

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Akira
You need to speak to RolexAddict! lol

 

Check ;)

 

Got some responses already on RWG2

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Akira

Update:

 

 

That's what I need

 

1. 1655 Josh 1:1 case, Asia 2813

2. Gen dial or Ingod44 ebay dial, if I can't find a gen dial in my budget

3. WSO bezel assembly

4. WSO insert or gen insert

5. Hands to fit the 2813......Anyone knows where to get these?

6. 7026 style Rivet bracelet

 

 

Today I finally, after month of search, bidding and negotiating, paid for all the parts I need for the build.

 

I have:

 

1655 Asia 2813

WSO bezel assembly

Genuine Mark I dial

Genuine pepsi insert

Genuine 116-25 tropic plexi

Genuine 5,3mm crown/tube

Hands to fit the DG movement

 

All I'd need is either a Rivet or Jubliee style bracelet, because I don't know if I like the folded one yet. :stars:

 

What do you guys think?

 

Cheers

Akira

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Luthier

Such a great project, Flo, and... 2813???

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Akira
Such a great project, Flo, and... 2813???

 

Actually, if you luck out with the late model DG3804 (good chance), do not waste your time on ETA movements for slow beat and having to deal with overlays.

 

The new DG's datewheel's, if you can live with the font, that IMHO look like plausible service replacements, line up near perfect with Gen dials.

 

So to recap 21J's (most likely a DG3804 in a GMT):

1.) Datewheel lines up with gen dial's

2.) Has slower beat.

 

~ Trying to find a ETA 2846 worth a $hit, then servicing, then dealing with overlays, is probably not worth the effort these days. ~

 

RA told me as well, it's not worth bothering with the ETA version, because of the datewheel and service.

 

He's the expert :stars:

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Akira
Seems fair, and you can always drop one in later if a good find comes up :)

 

Definitely go with Rivet bracelet though, they are really nice! B)

 

http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=6549

 

 

Nice, I see you got an early RA built......

If I were you, I'd go for a gen dial though. :)

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dingle

any pics?

 

:)

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AustinTech
any pics?

 

:)

 

 

+1

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Wiz
You need to speak to RolexAddict! lol

 

Check :lmao2:

 

Got some responses already on RWG2

 

Haven't heard from him in a while... How is the racist thai ladyboy whore fucker doing?

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Akira
You need to speak to RolexAddict! lol

 

Check ;)

 

Got some responses already on RWG2

 

Haven't heard from him in a while... How is the racist thai ladyboy whore fucker doing?

 

:lmao2:

Pretty good I guess....he was of great help and really pleasant to talk to.

I will send the 1655 case to him for re-taping the crown/tube and drilling the lugholes.

 

About pics. I don't have all parts in hands yet. But I will make pictures of all parts and during the build.

 

Thanks for your interest

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Akira

Hello folks,

 

today several parts arrived.

WSO bezel assembly + insert.

Genuine pepsi insert.

Clarks 25-116 tropic plexi.

Genuine 25-116 tropic plexi.

Genuine Mark I dial.

 

 

Pic of the lot:

73b19bf4.jpg

 

Inserts compared, gen insert looks much better, very fucked up but I like the look.

Nicely faded.

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Check the differents on the 4's and 14's

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Crystals in comparison. Gen on the left, Clarks in the middle, 1655 plexi on the right.

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With bezel construction

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Case

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Flattened caseback

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Dial, came very badly packed! Tritium mostly toweled off. Scratch at 12'

Will send it to Finedd for refinish.

 

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Last part I need to wait for is a gen crown/tube.

 

Now I have to figure out how to make the gen crystal fit the bezel construction.

Crystal is to wide for the case, and to wide for the inner crystal holder. So need to sand it off a bit I guess.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Akira

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solkryssare

Looking good. jmb is the crystal retainer ring master. He's on some of the other forums. Contact him if you need help

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Member X

Cool, coming together nicely! :Thinking:

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Akira

:Thinking:

 

Just shortened the folded bracelet.....looks quite nice.

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mspangl

Nice.. I did'nt know that your that far already

 

I might post a similar thread with my gen parts :(

 

Good luck with it Flo :thumbsup2:

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scope

I wouldnt touch the dial. I love it!

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Akira
I wouldnt touch the dial. I love it!

 

It's just white paint.

No Tritium left at all..... :lol:

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Timebandit

This will be a great watch, preparation is in a good shape.

Have you ever tried to ask an optician for the crystal job ?

They make glasses the whole day shorter, thinner, whatever.

Maybe there is a friendly one in your area.

Greetz

Uwe

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ww12345

+1 for having JMB fix the rehaut/retaining ring. He is great at doing the machining to make it all come together. Usually, he hangs out at rwgforum; don't know if he's here or not.

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Akira

Little teaser of what's going to arrive at my place soon.....

 

handscfb.jpg

 

dialy.jpg

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scope

wow,who did that dial?

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Akira
wow,who did that dial?

 

Rolexaddict at RWG2 :D

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pollux1

Superb work from RA as usual, that is going to be a beautiful watch mate! :D

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