EngelmatchThrasher I wish I had the time to take on mod work but I’m just so busy at the moment with my job it’d be hard to find the time to get things done within an acceptable time frame haha. I might consider it in the new year as I’m testing some jigs for case shaping. The machining aspect isn’t to hard but can be time consuming to set up properly. The case shaping is the most time consuming to get an acceptable result for it to be worth doing. I’ll keep progress updated here and see how things go.
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BP Factory Rolex 16710 GMT Full Review VS Gen
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EngelmatchThrasher I wish I had the time to take on mod work but I’m just so busy at the moment with my job it’d be hard to find the time to get things done within an acceptable time frame haha. I might consider it in the new year as I’m testing some jigs for case shaping. The machining aspect isn’t to hard but can be time consuming to set up properly. The case shaping is the most time consuming to get an acceptable result for it to be worth doing. I’ll keep progress updated here and see how things go.
Thank You, I will talk to Adrian ado213 as I'm sure he can do it especially with the info contained in this thread, Its a shame about the WSO bezel
was this the part you tried? and what was bad about it? I was going to use this along with a gen insert and gen dial and now gen crystal and maybe TC DWO as I have extra
https://www.ebay.com/i/171689013466...dh-HmJQ-TooI1QS2-rwZW4kNuUb5IuIBoCKKUQAvD_BwE
My BP 16710 arrived yesterday and I'm really impressed. I had to add a extra link to accomodate my large wrist but I had one from WSO and its perfect, My only complaints are the date magnification on the cyclops sucks and of course the dial could be closer to genuine but rally this watch looks great
Pictures to follow
ah good news mate, yep thats the bezel set. KJ2020 said he bought a few and they were fine so I think I just got a bad one.
im actually annoyed my CHS movement dial and datewheel is the the eta location
so I went to install the crystal and the date window was was off to the right lol. I’ll have to use the BP dial and overlay on my CHS movement and reinstall plus move the cyclops back to its original position. 
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mnkoshka : outstanding metalwork! You nailed it. I have tool-envy. Been trying to lower a rehaut on an old case with limited tools. I need a lathe like yours, plus some other tools. I’ve been doing all my metalwork by hand with a dremmel, hand tools, and sandpaper. Figured out a way to setup my dremmel and hand drill as lathes, but haven’t tried it yet. And I think it will be tough to get as precise cuts/shaves using a hand blade and a makeshift lathe attached to a bench compared to a true heavy lathe. Nevertheless, your pics just opened up a whole new world of case-work for me. Thank you! And great work on that case. !
mnkoshka : outstanding metalwork! You nailed it. I have tool-envy. Been trying to lower a rehaut on an old case with limited tools. I need a lathe like yours, plus some other tools. I’ve been doing all my metalwork by hand with a dremmel, hand tools, and sandpaper. Figured out a way to setup my dremmel and hand drill as lathes, but haven’t tried it yet. And I think it will be tough to get as precise cuts/shaves using a hand blade and a makeshift lathe attached to a bench compared to a true heavy lathe. Nevertheless, your pics just opened up a whole new world of case-work for me. Thank you! And great work on that case. !
Thanks bro, trust me that’s how I started out over 15years ago doing the same. after watchmaking courses and a toolmaking/machining & engineering trade things became very interesting as to what is possible if you have a good imagination. You don’t need a big lathe... even a small cheaper lathe is good enough. It comes down to how you hold the job and measurement.
I see this thread has been kicking on of late KJ2020
Hinclimincli - which Tiger Concept model did you source your caseback from?
William from Tiger Concept has sold me individual parts in the past, so I'm thinking to just email him. If not, I may just buy one of his 5513 case sets - if they fit, $89 isn't bad, with a few bonus pieces to play with.
Hinclimincli - which Tiger Concept model did you source your caseback from?
William from Tiger Concept has sold me individual parts in the past, so I'm thinking to just email him. If not, I may just buy one of his 5513 case sets - if they fit, $89 isn't bad, with a few bonus pieces to play with.
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I’ve got three, a Bond sub and two of their GMTs. I used one of the GMTs, these are the ones I got: http://www.tiger-concept.com/6542-watch.html
Yeah, I have the 6542. Cracking little watch. I'll ask him to send me a spare caseback
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Ever try putting any Rolex rep parts on these bro? I could see making a gold 6542 with a Yuki brown dial and a rep crown, clasp, crystal with cyclops, etc.
Has anyone tried out the BP 1675 version yet? I read some threads from 2017 that’s shies it can take gen spec dial and bezel assembly. Keen to know if the one they offer now is the same case?
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It uses the same bezel assembly as the 16710 bro. Octagonal wire arrangement. So there would be some modding needed like you did on the 16710 for a gen bezel to fit. I'm not sure about the rehaut aperture but I think it would be at best 27.0mm which makes a gen dial at 27.3mm very hard to swing. Rep dials are usually bigger, around 28.0mm.
Ah man so disappointing, I’m reading on another thread that the BP 1675 case was the same as or is cartel case so just wanted to confirm or know if the cartel is still available. Really keen to get 1675 going now. Trying to track down a 2824 CHS to finish my 16710 lol , the movement I had was some weird 2836 CHS and the stem hight was way too low to fit the case. The BP dial didn’t work with it because of the gears rubbing the back of the dial also
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...m-1675-what-an-extra-1-200-gets-you-pic-heavy
Does someone here own the batman? Can you tell me about the blue color on it and is it a good rep or not? Thanks
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This is thread about the 5 digit GMTs bro. There are many threads here discussing the 6 digit model Batman. Please read up in a few of those threads and ask your questions there.
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/8344083-vrf-batman-released
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...ter-ii-batman-noob-v9-with-aftermarket-insert
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/7402168-noob-batman-v9
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/7647278-gmf-2019-batman-126710
I’ll update soon once I get the new assembly.
Also reworking an crappy old 16710 case into a 1675. New machined rehaut welded in a long with slimmed case and gen spec caseback seal groove. Weld Added material and machined crown guards to reshape. Not finished but it’s getting there, here’s a few pics if interested
Thanks mate
I’m starting to really enjoy these little projects...glad others do also. I’ll keep updating if people are interested
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