Modded Rolex 1680...another one.

[DenisSpa]

What's up fellas,

Here is a quick write up of my latest build, a stunning 1680!

The idea was to keep it clean and refined, no lumpiness.

Some Specs:

Cartel 1680 (no engravings )
Re-shaped CGs
Rep 702 Crown/tube re-installed closer to case
Gen Crystal, modded (rep)date mag & crystal for proper fit
Clark Bezel Assembly, push & turn...none of that free willy loose bezel BS
Fat font Bezel Faded
Aftermarket pear installed
Open 6s & 9s DWO, re-centered
Clone movement, torn apart and serviced.
Case polished to remove tooling marks
93150 rep bracelet, softened edges


The only thing missing from this build are proper lug holes, I am waiting on my Drill press and HSS drill bits to arrive. The movement also needs a new date disc. Being that these asian movements use cheapo metals, the Date disc teeth are not "clicking" properly. Basically this means that the quick date setting is disabled on this, but date changes perfectly @ 12... no big deal. The best way to deal with this is to buy gen ETA parts, such as a ETA date disc.



Ok, enough jibber jabber.... PICS!!!!!!!!!









































Hope you all enjoyed the show! thanks for checking it out :cheers:

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[Rudy40]

I likey!!
I need one of these in my life!!

 

[Seifert]

With that size date it is practically a calender which also tells the time :thumbsup:

I love it! Such a great build - congrats.

 

[rols16610]

Wow that's a stunner Denis, enjoy it

 

[TESLA760]

I like it because it doesn't look destroyed. Perfect touches.

 

[DenisSpa]

I likey!!
I need one of these in my life!!

Rudy! hope you are well pal, long time not chatty :img:
As always, everything must go! this is just one of many "tuition funding", "part clearing" builds to come :thumbsup:

With that size date it is practically a calender which also tells the time :thumbsup:

I love it! Such a great build - congrats.

Yes! my thoughts exactly!!! I always enjoyed the big date on these. thanks for the support :woot:

Wow that's a stunner Denis, enjoy it

Thanks pal, I try :

I like it because it doesn't look destroyed. Perfect touches.

My main mane beemzer!!! what it is fool?!?!?!?!
Hope you have been well pal. Your opinion is always appreciated :cheer:





Thank you all for your kind words and support :cheers:

 

[emdeevee]

It's a beauty, Denis!! I'm still wearing your 1680 red and loving it, so will be looking for this when you part with it!!!!

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[Tonyy]

Just the right amount of wear to it. Looks fantastic.

 

[DenisSpa]

Glad you are enjoying the ol' 1680 emd, always a pleasure!

Thanks Tony, I wanna be a big boy watch smith like you one day


But I'd also like to thank Bonesey, the little bit of feedback I have recieved from him on my past builds has been a great motivation to learn and grow in this hobby. From his tutorials to the wealth of info in his Rolex threads, the guy really made me believe that I can do this and all the positive feedback from you guys just reinforces that so thank you Bones and thank you all very much !!!

It's such a pleasure to be part of this!