Buddhabar 4,537 Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Simonix said: Final re-alignment of the dial... @Buddhabar, my other gmt hand looks the same as yours. Is that more correct with the smaller orange border, or should it be thicker like mine? gens I have seen look quite thick... Gen for reference... Yes i agree. If you can replace it you would have a better result. The one you have mounted looks a lot like the moderate line of the Explorer II ref. 216570 (Thicker edges). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted March 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, Buddhabar said: Here I am @Simonix .... sorry for the delay. I'm not presumptuous or picky enough to see other people's imperfections. Since I started attending the field of replicas, my goal was to reach a beautiful 1655. I have always analyzed it in detail to understand its variations. In yours (which in my opinion is a really good job) I just wanted to point out that the second hand does not reflect the genuine one. That GMT, on the other hand, you did a good job. Even mine like yours has very "pointed" hands compared to those of a genuine 1655; sooner or later they should be replaced (not the GMT one). Then, in yours, the date wheel does not convince me for the font and should be aged a little, giving a yellowing patina. I hope you understood me, what I meant. Unfortunately I have to translate with Google translate. Thanks. All duly noted. I have this in the post, this will help... Here is my other GMT hand. 54 minutes ago, Mbari said: The cgs could use a little work if I may be so forward. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Yeah, I was thinking that to be honest. Need to be thinner... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddhabar 4,537 Posted March 28, 2021 Just now, Simonix said: Thanks. All duly noted. I have this in the post, this will help... Here is my other GMT hand. Yeah, I was thinking that to be honest. Need to be thinner... SIMONIX....Definitely fairer for a high-level build 1655. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted March 28, 2021 Where the hell do I buy a clarks crystal? Read about him all over the forums, but no one ever says where to buy from? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simonbolivar 1 Posted March 28, 2021 Very nice work! The 1655 is my favorite vintage Rolex. Any plans for a bezel swap? Not sure what it take to get a viet bezel to fit. But for me the pointy 4’s stand out way more than some the dial/hand details. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddhabar 4,537 Posted March 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Simonix said: Where the hell do I buy a clarks crystal? Read about him all over the forums, but no one ever says where to buy from? Can ask the seller... https://www.ebay.it/str/clarkwatchparts Good Luck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 28, 2021 Very nice work! The 1655 is my favorite vintage Rolex. Any plans for a bezel swap? Not sure what it take to get a viet bezel to fit. But for me the pointy 4’s stand out way more than some the dial/hand details.Agreed! Wso sells a killer one for 100. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 28, 2021 SIMONIX....Definitely fairer for a high-level build 1655. For gmt dials : this is the right dwohttp://rafflesdials.com/one-pc-champagne-date-disc-wheel-overlay-for-eta-2836-or-dg-2813-or-miyota-8215-automatic-movement-fit-the-mens-rolex-3135-submariner-or-gmt-master-or-yacht-master-watch/This is for Datejust dials. Confusing as heck. Learnt my lesson. http://rafflesdials.com/one-pc-champagne-date-disc-wheel-overlay-with-open-6-9-for-eta-2836-or-dg-2813-or-miyota-8215-automatic-movement-fit-the-mens-rolex-3135-golden-or-2-tone-datejust-or-day-date-or-submariner-or-gmt-master-watch/Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted March 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, Mbari said: Agreed! Wso sells a killer one for 100. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk WSO....? Where and how do I buy? im new to all this rolex modding.... haha To be honest, this was meant to be a low cost bit of fun, looks like it’s turning into a can of worms!? Haha. Got a better bracelet in the way as well... the folded link one that came with it is pants! think I will fit the new dwo, the other gmt hand, and bracelet, then call it a day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Simonix said: WSO....? Where and how do I buy? http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/WHOLESALEOUTLET990?_rdc=1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted March 28, 2021 22 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/WHOLESALEOUTLET990?_rdc=1 Wow! f**kin how much?! Nearly as much as the whole watch?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 28, 2021 Wow! f**kin how much?! Nearly as much as the whole watch?! Haha I know man! It was the most expensive piece of the watch. All said and done it was still cheaper than a decent Viet build but way more exclusive than any other 1655 rep. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbari 2,227 Posted March 28, 2021 https://www.watchprosite.com/rolex/the-explorer-ii-ref-1655-an-in-depth-review/732.554811.3417081/A good read ^Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OJHorology 352 Posted March 28, 2021 Looks great mate, looking forward to more pictures and how the build will evolve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan71 18 Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Nice project I also will start a 1655 soon If mochacha is eBay seller ostrich I saw that have two batch of this dial one with a mistake the word Date attached to L of perpetual and another dial with correct space between the two word . Seem he sent randomly the dial .. I noticed same word dial mistake on Bi-vintage the Vietnam seller . See link below https://www.ebay.it/itm/265018278881 Pic form the same item on sale EDIT: are different dial each one with his flaws... Edited May 18, 2021 by Dan71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted April 9, 2021 New GMT hand, solid link bracelet and champagne DWO fitted. All from Raffles. Now I need to have a word to myself about whether to get a new Clark plexi and flat 4 bezel.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan71 18 Posted April 9, 2021 What a pity that raffle gmt is too short ..also the tiger is too short . Maybe phong or mq have correct gmt hand for eta..I only know that phong have nice hands for sub.. When I will have the BP watch I will try to modify the stock gmt hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted April 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, Dan71 said: What a pity that raffle gmt is too short ..also the tiger is too short . Maybe phong or mq have correct gmt hand for eta..I only know that phong have nice hands for sub.. When I will have the BP watch I will try to modify the stock gmt hand I must admit, I think I prefer the stock BP hand that I repainted orange. As seen in my earlier posts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan71 18 Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) why don't you try to file down the stock gmt hand ? i mean reduce the hand before attached to the triangle and than reduce the point of the hand.. like pic below Edited April 9, 2021 by Dan71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan71 18 Posted April 25, 2022 Mine recently put together say helloTiger gmt hand with tip extended with a little piece of glued paper almost touch the rehaut . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddhabar 4,537 Posted May 1, 2022 Now the mine finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
