RolexAddict 1 Posted October 22, 2010 4 months to achieve a mod... Previews, this week end I will try to finish, what will be improved : -inserts, improve faded aspect, change. -lume patina, tweak and improve -general techs : adjust plexies (cyclop position) then stack definitively with the ring holder to assume perfect position, waterproofness. Stack inserts in place. As now, for the photo, nothing is definive, just an assembly for the picture -Install bracelets. Riveted for the El Corniño, Oyster hollow midd-links -old style- with DJ clasp combo for the classic 1675 Lume party this morning... Big mess. All hands are reduced as squeleton, then new lume is added I use different color of pigments mixed with phosphor powder and a background chemical liquid base to mixt everything. Then, once appied, I use black pigments with a min-brush to ad like oxydation/patina on the older El Corniño lady Sorry, pics are not sharp, I have bought a tripod, next this week-end will be good Hands drying/curing are pictured from their back This week-end, complete review with complete watches with bracelets, and tech details, pics of movements etc. etc.... I assume, watches look great, photos doesnt look as I want, pics are not sharp, I will do better this week-end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted October 22, 2010 These looks GOOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkwbkw 0 Posted October 22, 2010 My god, I can't wait any longer!! Those look amazing~!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted October 22, 2010 Looks amazing RA! Can't wait to have mine made! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted October 22, 2010 Congrats mate! You must feel relieved to finaly see this coming to an end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star69 0 Posted October 22, 2010 fantastic ! im still improving mine - just got am reasonable priced 1675 dial on ebay and hope it will arrive soon ... my biggest problem is to find hands for the ETA-movement - don't want to buy from ewatchparts again... where did you get your hands from ? thx Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 22, 2010 These look awesome, I love the lume on the El Cornino!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkwbkw 0 Posted October 23, 2010 The details on the Cornino is simply amazing! From the little GMT hand, the date wheel color, the coin edge bezel, even the SWISS on the dial, all perfect! Very hard choice as to which is my favorite, I'll take one of each Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scope 3 Posted October 23, 2010 That looks amazing! Your taking rolex modding to a new level! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted October 23, 2010 Perfection. Nothing less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted October 23, 2010 whoa... you're doing amazing work, RA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfa437 0 Posted October 23, 2010 FUCK ME RAW! Those are AMAZING!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted October 23, 2010 thanks guys, This was really complicated, not to build, but to source parts, that a big problem. Both watches will be finished tomorrow. I will post better pics and all building details. Also talk about the process for interested members list More pics from the El Corniño, not really good, no sharpness, bad light. Bad because the dial is very sharp, pics from both watches will be better tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 23, 2010 Dammit, I need more money... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted October 24, 2010 Dammit, I need more money... +1,000,000 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiman456 0 Posted October 25, 2010 This project looks awesome! How did you make the small GMT hand fit the ETA movement? Did you broach the hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted October 25, 2010 whats up chiman!? You are the same dude as chiman123 on RG right? You need to post some more here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiman456 0 Posted October 25, 2010 whats up chiman!? You are the same dude as chiman123 on RG right? You need to post some more here. Yup! Trying to spread the love to all forums lately!!! RA and I have been discussing a bit of the 1675 project on the other RWG. I'm also in the process of building a 1675 from a 1655 case...so far so good, except for the small arrow GMT hand...because I haven't seen any these for ETA's, so I figure you have to broach a CWP hand to the correct size or you make a hybrid hand by soldering an ETA and a CWP together... Will post more here when mine is done! But not to thread jack...so...on with the show!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted October 25, 2010 @Chiman, I have reduced all of the Asian movement pinions diameters to match with Rolex aftermarket hands sold with aftermarket dials, its not yet finished, need more time to check some features before to launch, I still have the problem to source the classic dial and bracelets... The old "Corniño" style need a riveted. The classic 1675 has more choice : it needs the classic oyster with the DJ design clasp - plain or folded links- , or the jubilee. I am late, some new pics, both watches with the 2 different dials : Left, the older style, right the classic GMT 1675 and 16750 dial These 2 watches are powered with the Asian DG3804B which is a real GMT movement. Chinese, yes. But a real GMT designed, not a customized ETA. I polished all blued screws and painted in red the ratchet wheel to give a "Rolex movement" looks like (imho) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiman456 0 Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the info RA. The 1675 looks VERY good!!! I love the touch of the 1675 Rolex case back sticker! Edited October 25, 2010 by chiman456 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star69 0 Posted October 25, 2010 my Asian-movement died the first day so i went the ETA-way , but still missing proper hands .... at least the GMT-hand .... i have one for the 1570 on the way and hope it will fit somehow. gen 1675 dial and crown is also in transit - so my 1675 adventure is hopefully finished soon too cheers, Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted October 25, 2010 update : I forgot, you notice different inserts, I take photos changing inserts to try to find the best design. I have seen pics from Stefano Mazzariol with very old and aged 1675 with brand new inserts, no bad. Still waiting for more inserts. I have ruined a lot... the learning curve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted October 26, 2010 Good stuff! I'm lusting after that El Cornino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sql_pl 0 Posted October 26, 2010 Cannot see pics somehow? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josh_w 0 Posted October 26, 2010 Beautiful project. I'm wondering if the Yuki case set and dial/hand set would work. Yuki mentions "fits a genuine 1575 mvmt" which I am unlikely to find. http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6924997/6964737.htm http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6380817/7445571.htm I'd wait if I knew a RolexAddict 1675 would be for sale sometime soon. -Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
