Budget 1680 build (and I mean budget)

[crsteen]

I was going through my watch box and came across a Bagelsport I bought off the bay about 5 years ago. I got to looking at it and decided I would see if I could turn it into something more appealing to kick around in. So I turned this.

Into this

Raffles dial
WSO insert
Raffles hands
Raffles crown
AWP 2813
Clarks 25-127 crystal
Cheap NATO strap


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[darknite]

Killer work mannn CG doesn't look half bad!

 

[philwongnz]

I have to say it looks very similar to my gen even down to the strap! Well done.

 

[dash199t]

Great build, Like the Vintage Touch!

Where did you get the parts?

 

[crsteen]

I have to say it looks very similar to my gen even down to the strap! Well done.

Thanks man! That is a nice one you have there.

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[crsteen]

Great build, Like the Vintage Touch!

Where did you get the parts?

Most came from Raffles. The bay for the others. The watch was originally patterned after 16610 style, I just wanted a vintage look. It has no lug holes, and the crystal probably sits a bit too high.

 

[crsteen]

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[tripdog]

Excellent ! - you can sand the base of that crystal down so it sits better - just keep checking so that you don't sand off too much.

 

[Thecloudhopper]

I was going through my watch box and came across a Bagelsport I bought off the bay about 5 years ago. I got to looking at it and decided I would see if I could turn it into something more appealing to kick around in. So I turned this.

Into this

Raffles dial
WSO insert
Raffles hands
Raffles crown
AWP 2813
Clarks 25-127 crystal
Cheap NATO strap


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Awesome job!


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[PACCBET]

Good job!

 

[crsteen]

@tripdog I sanded 1+/-mm off of the crystal. It made it look a lot better. Thanks for the suggestion.

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[Aidy]

Brilliant job love it

 

[crsteen]

So I have gotten tired of the leather band and the heavy faded insert. So I replaced the insert with a less faded Clarks insert and installed a oyster bracelet from Raffles.

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[LifeTrekker]

Nice work! I may just have to reevaluate my idea to do a 16610 build out of one of these Baglesports and do a 1680 like you did instead.


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[crsteen]

A decent 16610 dial would make a good build too. And a crystal swap, would be a fun one to kick around in.


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[Noisiralog]

@crsteen, your build is amazing. You did change the movement, didn't you? Why? And did you need to modify the case or movement ring for that?

Kind regards
Michael


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[trailboss99]

LOL, that's some bang for your buck right there. Nice work.

 

[d4m.test]

Stunning. If this ever came up in M2M would be all over it.


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[Holla09]

Awesome watch. Is that an aluminum insert or did you age the ceramic?

 

[d4m.test]

Great job, nice to see a budget mod! looks amazing