Akira 0 Posted January 16, 2012 If you want to build a nice 1675 you need to do a lot of research. I spent hours comparing the different series and dial variants, to get a clearer picture of what Rolex actually did around that time. Since you need to source all parts yourself and mostly from different suppliers, being well informed is a must! Rolexaddict built my 1675 using quite a few genuine parts, which didn't require any modding. He did an awesome job on case and CG shape as well as the lugholes. However, we never discussed the bezel shape, so he used it the way it arrived from WSO990. With WSO990 you can't be 100% sure their finish is always the same quality. Some day you get a deep cut bezel, the other a flatter cut. Keep in mind, my 1675 bezel had the correct Rolex specs and fittet perfectly. The only thing I needed to do now, was matching it to the dial and series. A small reference what different bezel shapes Rolex used over the years and how they gave the watch a different look. All gen pics are property of their owners and just used for reference. Hopefully you'll have a better idea of what I'm talking about. Rolex GMT Master 1675 Pointy Crown Guard chapter ring exclamation dial 0.8 Million Serial Around 1963 Very pointy looking bezel, deep and big cuts. Rolex GMT Master 1675 PCG Corino 0,6 Milion Serial Early 1960's Almost similar cuts the the chapter ring dial, but even a little wider to my eyes. Cuts having more of a "U"-form. Rolex GMT Master 1675 PCG Corino 1.1 Million Serial (very late issue for PCG) Around 1965 Also very pointy and deep cuts, but not as much as the sooner chapter ring dial. The cuts are simillar in depth but not as wide as on the earlier issue. Rolex GMT Master 1675 1.6 Milion Serial (one of the first MKI dials) Around 1969 Not as wide and not as deep cuts, gives the bezel around "swinging" and rounder shape. Cuts more of a "V" form with pointy ends. This is the look I wanted for my MKI dial Rolex GMT Master 1675 5.4 Milion Serial Around 1978 Quite similar to the first MKI issue, but not as deep cuts and not as wide. Again more "U" style cuts. Gives the watch a more undefined and softer bezel look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted January 16, 2012 So what had I learned? I wanted my watch to simulate a 1969 MKI 2.4 Million Serial The bezel I got had kinda flat cuts, which weren't deep enough to actually be from 1969. They looked more like the ones from 1978 or later. Moreover the cuts were uneven, some deeper, some flatter. So I started to plan the recut: I used a goldsmith's file and the hand polishing machine. (I'm related to a goldsmith) This is the final result: I hope you too think this is an improvement Please share your thoughts and feedback Cheers Akira Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted January 16, 2012 Very good job! You have an incredible eye for detail, I wouldn't have seen much of a difference between all those bezels. How much work was it to get the final result? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted January 16, 2012 Filing a couple of times, polishing a couple of times. About an 1 1/2 hours for the bezel....uncounted hours for the research Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted January 16, 2012 This topic is just too much sexi and should be put to Section 8 for its content ! Really nice work Akira, and you made me want to buy / make this type of Rolex for my self !!! Thanks for that ! Thanks for the hard job done to show the bezels, and your watch looks really stunning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted January 16, 2012 WOW! Amazing write up mate. A grand asset to all the vintage freaks out there and a great contribution to our database. Well done and great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andygt 0 Posted January 16, 2012 Good write up, Flo - does this mean my 1675 still needs work doing to it? If it does then I hate you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted January 16, 2012 They always need work. I'll check the pics to make sure tho' :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
