Pepsi 1675 Build

[russellmcg]

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this or not, so if it is not, please let me know, and I will remove it.

I am currently on the hunt for a builder who could make me a ref. 1675 from 1978/79. This has become somewhat of a grail watch for me, and as I am sure you all know, it becomes something that you obsess over. Can someone point me in the right direction of a few builders who could be of assistance?

 

[deadpan]

Depends on budget. You have three main routes;

1. Budget cartel
2. More expensive Milk case
3. Top end Vietnam case

here’s what tripdog can do with a cartel;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...1675-pcg-build

Here’s a nice comparison of three builds by kilowattore ;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...l-milk-vietnam

Here’s what can be done with a VN case/ dial etc.;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...anjar-1675-gmt

This thread has lots of info on a Milk build;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...n-a-1675-build

this one by yodog has some info on a VN case;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...fect-1675-case


this thread is basically your question (maybe do a search in future);

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...ild-commission

 

[johnmike]

Excellent rabbit hole to go down… My favorite reference as well. Here’s some inspiration.

HELLO VIETNAM!!

 

[deadpan]

Excellent rabbit hole to go down… My favorite reference as well. Here’s some inspiration.

HELLO VIETNAM!!

Just for clarity that isn’t a 1675. It’s a 16710 with white gold surrounds (iirc) and ‘GMT MASTER II’ clearly written on the dial. Later bracelet too. It could always be a 1675 with later dial, but the hand stack is incorrect for a 1675, which suggests it’s a much later model with a later movement.

 

[johnmike]

It is a 16710 with VR3186. Not quite sure how my dyslexia let me read 1675 as 16710. Regardless, hope it’s some inspo for OP.

 

[deadpan]

It is a 16710 with VR3186. Not quite sure how my dyslexia let me read 1675 as 16710. Regardless, hope it’s some inspo for OP.

Yes-beautiful example. Tempted by the 16710, but I love the 1675 with all it’s ‘challenges’ in terms of collecting somewhat accurate parts (hands/ plexi/ lowbeat converted movement etc. Etc.). How’s the 16710? Everything kinda ‘drops in’?

 

[johnmike]

Yes-beautiful example. Tempted by the 16710, but I love the 1675 with all it’s ‘challenges’ in terms of collecting somewhat accurate parts (hands/ plexi/ lowbeat converted movement etc. Etc.). How’s the 16710? Everything kinda ‘drops in’?

Completely understand that sentiment. I have a friend who is looking to let his viet franken 1675 go. Gen bracelet/insert among other gen parts. Going to be hard to pass on it. The Viet cases on the 16710 accept all gen parts, insert without sanding, etc. I am currently running a jf sub bracelet which is spot on IMO

 

[Artking47]

Depends on budget. You have three main routes;

1. Budget cartel
2. More expensive Milk case
3. Top end Vietnam case

here’s what tripdog can do with a cartel;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...1675-pcg-build

Here’s a nice comparison of three builds by kilowattore ;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...l-milk-vietnam

Here’s what can be done with a VN case/ dial etc.;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...anjar-1675-gmt

This thread has lots of info on a Milk build;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...n-a-1675-build

this one by yodog has some info on a VN case;

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...fect-1675-case


this thread is basically your question (maybe do a search in future);

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...ild-commission

Thanks for all the info. I look forward to having someone build me a top end 1675 in the future. I have little mechanical inclinations myself.

 

[Artking47]

Completely understand that sentiment. I have a friend who is looking to let his viet franken 1675 go. Gen bracelet/insert among other gen parts. Going to be hard to pass on it. The Viet cases on the 16710 accept all gen parts, insert without sanding, etc. I am currently running a jf sub bracelet which is spot on IMO

Has your friend sold his 1675? If its in the US, I might be interested if the quality and price is right. Not sure I want to deal with customs and possible issues.

 

[sir_loinbeef]

Excellent rabbit hole to go down… My favorite reference as well. Here’s some inspiration.

HELLO VIETNAM!!

wow!!

 

[Pezzie1]

I got my 1675 from [mention]Mbari [/mention]

He does incredible work


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[Pezzie1]

Same watch as above but with different insert and strap


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[Kingseiko]

Same watch as above but with different insert and strap


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Hi Pezzie, where did you get this insert from? its amazing!