sconehead 5 Posted May 19, 2012 Nice watch indeed ! and very interesting, the dial looks very good with white and consistant printings, the bezel ring is also like the real thing, if the maker use these cases engraved 5513, the good thing is they have the slim profile as the gen 1675/16750 cases, and mods consist only to re-drill lug holes and remove metal from the bottom of the CG area, very easy. The negative : a gen dial or an aftermarket like NDT or Yuki will not fit. Its a supposition, may be the case is different and has the inner rehaut diameter at the right specs I will probably order one, this could be the way to produce 1675 at half the price ...keep us updated on your findings JJ...these vintage GMT's are growing on me...especially the pointy crown guard one...I predict yet another rep for my collection in the future... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machiavegli 6 Posted May 19, 2012 Hey Madcat, I'm not a huge Magnum P.I. (or Pepsi) fan so I'm not all that into this watch. But I really DO like the way you put this really great review together -- great critical eye, not too short or long, and perfect pics. Write more reviews like this one, mate!!! -Mach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted May 19, 2012 scone, I just finished and sent this one yesterday in UK... the insert is used, its a gen with the DG3804 Rolexised Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted May 19, 2012 yep, that's the one I like...didn't you call it 'el camino' or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akira 0 Posted May 19, 2012 yep, that's the one I like...didn't you call it 'el camino' or something? El Cornino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted May 19, 2012 yep, that's the one I like...didn't you call it 'el camino' or something? El Cornino thanks Flo...el camino was a sports/pick up I used to get a lift to school in when I lived in Canada in the late '70's... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madness 0 Posted May 19, 2012 I've been craving one of these and am saving the $$ so I can get one through RolexAddict. RA keep us posted, if this is a cheaper way to start the project that is awesome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted May 19, 2012 Madness, I search for a cheaper way, believe me, its not a pleasure for me when I get pms for prices and when I write the list of parts and the price... scone, if you buy a Josh 1655 I cut it with my dremel to convert into this : the Chevrolet El Camino, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madness 0 Posted May 20, 2012 Addict, Didn't mean disrespect, i know you do amazing work, and I want a watch from you!! I just spent all my extra cash on a bk tw sub with some gen parts, so when I saw this post got really excited about the price! Let's see what develops with this, I'm going to get a 1675 thru addict as soon as I get the funds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendota 0 Posted May 20, 2012 I am not sure if Sneed is over here on this board or not - he's with us over on RG. Anyway, he has a great mod that he does to the movement where he removes a gear and permanently locks the GMT hand in sync with the hour and minutes hand, just like the gen GMT Master movement. It makes the movement true to gen performance. This mod, along with a low beat, would really be perfect. The lugholes really don't look all that bad to me. They aren't the tiny pinprick holes that some of the reps have. I am keeping my fingers crossed that Rolex Addict approves of this model once he receives his to examine. The list of mods sounds nice, short, and easy for a change!! Rolex Addict - please report back to us once you receive it. There are a lot of us anxiously awaiting your observations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eVojlib 0 Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) FYI, this is the same 1675 so called 1:1 case/watch that the cartel sells. The only difference is the one RA posted in the pics has the old pepsi insert with the incorrect small numbers on the bezel insert and the latest ones have that insert replaced with a new larger numbered insert. I have this version and the one before this one. See my pics here... cartel 1675 with opd (date dial) new 1675 so called 1:1 cartel case (same case as the one first shown in RA's thread) and a scg spec 1675 case Edited May 22, 2012 by eVojlib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedbird_100 0 Posted May 24, 2012 So from what I can gather, this is the best off the shelf 1675? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eduardor 0 Posted May 26, 2012 No news on trevors 1675? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfa437 0 Posted May 26, 2012 You gotta spell it out for us non Rollie folks. I dig Magnum PI big time (even got a 1986 red Jungle Bird) but never took the step of getting a GMT Master. I don't do mods so out of what is out there which is the best out of the box? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedbird_100 0 Posted May 26, 2012 I went ahead and ordered a 1675 from Trevvy. Got the qc photos and I approved it. Bezel needs replaced, font is too small but that's a simple fix. CGs need work but they're ok enough for me. Also the crown is too thick. Overall, at a glance it's ok especially after that bezel change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendota 0 Posted May 29, 2012 You gotta spell it out for us non Rollie folks... ...I don't do mods so out of what is out there which is the best out of the box? Yes, please elaborate for those of us who are not going to do mods. As much as I want to, I don't possess the skills or the tools. Out of the options currently available, is this the best one? Regarding the crown, is it the crown that is too thick or is it the crown guards that create that illusion? How easily is the crown replaced with a smaller twinlock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedbird_100 0 Posted May 29, 2012 This is the best out if of the box I've found. Just replace the bezel insert and you're not far off if you don't want to do heavy modding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcatlancelot 1 Posted May 30, 2012 Hey Madcat, I'm not a huge Magnum P.I. (or Pepsi) fan so I'm not all that into this watch. But I really DO like the way you put this really great review together -- great critical eye, not too short or long, and perfect pics. Write more reviews like this one, mate!!! -Mach Thanks mate, appreciate it! I'll do a short photo review of the new superlume ExpII 39mm black dial once it arrives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dznrguy 0 Posted June 1, 2012 Can someone confirm whether this watch from Trevor can take a GEN bezel insert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedbird_100 0 Posted June 2, 2012 So a gen spec bezel will fit the Trevor 1675 unmodified? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendota 0 Posted June 4, 2012 Has anyone heard from Rolex Addict yet? Did he receive his delivery of this one yet? I am wondering what his thoughts and comments on it will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The King 0 Posted June 4, 2012 I think RA is busy with another watch at the minute... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedbird_100 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Any input on the bezel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mendota 0 Posted June 6, 2012 A couple of guys over on RWI said this watch will accept the WSO and Clark bezel assemblies and inserts. They didn't say anything about gen, though. We'll probably get more response over there as there is an ongoing thread about this watch and 1675 projects in general on that board, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
