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1675 Build : Which base to begin?

Byby75

Horology Curious
24/9/16
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Hi everybody,

I wanted to start to mod a 1675, in order to realize my projet I’am looking for a base watch.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the budget to invest on a Ruby or a Milk case.

So my choice would be certainly a Cartel base, like this one:
https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=8354

However, I hesitate with two other models from unknown factory (maybe a cartel too).
  • The first one :
https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_11&products_id=2531
Who has the advantage of having a 12.5 mm case
  • And the second one :
https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_11&products_id=6704
Who has the advantage of having a 12.5 mm case too and a decorated movement


I am asking for the help RWI experts, which base do you recommend?

Thank you for your help
 

Hor-Fan

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The milk case isn’t particularly expensive, and is the best choice for an accurate budget build - imho.
 

Tollo74

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i'm building a 1675 too.... those base watches aren't good for base ....
milk case will be the right base
 

heska

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Wow, "vintage" decorated movement ! Well, still useless deco but good to see some interest from factory of vintage movement. Now what about a clone 1570 :) ?
 
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kiev4a

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Yes, I’m dreaming about a 15xx clone...
 

Hor-Fan

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Wow, "vintage" decorated movement ! Well, still useless deco but good to see some interest from factory of vintage movement. Now what about a clone 1570 :) ?

Useless?! Aw, c’mon man, it’s got a geared balance bridge- you don’t see that everyday!
 

Tollo74

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So my choice would be certainly a Cartel base, like this one:
https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=8354

However, I hesitate with two other models from unknown factory (maybe a cartel too).
  • The first one :
https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_11&products_id=2531
Who has the advantage of having a 12.5 mm case
  • And the second one :
https://trustytime.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_11&products_id=6704
Who has the advantage of having a 12.5 mm case too and a decorated movement

ask Andrew from Trustytime if the watches are availeable before buy.....i think they aren't ... maybe only the first .....
 

Byby75

Horology Curious
24/9/16
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Thx guys,

I am gonna make an estimation about a Milk build!