Building a GMT Master Ref. 16750 the successor of the Ref. 1675

[WatchN3RD]

Still very impressed how you "easily" just dropped a 3186 in a 2836 case. Constantly doing some impressive stuff. I missed the bezel information though. Are you still using the Raffles bezel assembly for budget friendly purposes, or did you replace it?

 

[matzemedia]

Still very impressed how you "easily" just dropped a 3186 in a 2836 case. Constantly doing some impressive stuff. I missed the bezel information though. Are you still using the Raffles bezel assembly for budget friendly purposes, or did you replace it?

The two movements are not so far different in terms of dimensions. I was surprised that I had to adjust anything at all on the case.

Yes, the bezel is the one from Raffles. It has a few differences to the construction of the original but works. May be once I will invest into more gen like.

 

[matzemedia]

Today I have mounted a Jubilee bracelet at the GMT Master. In the most cases you will find a Qyster (78360) bracelet, but I am a big fan of the Jubilee - and it was possible to choose it that time.

Here you can see a picture.


In my option the endlink is to small. I have found some pictures with the same small endlinks - but still think they are not correct. Here you can see the small gap in detail. May be I need some 550 endlinks.

 

[Nabe_09]

wonderful journey and exceptional result!

 

[EnryDJ36]

wonderful journey and exceptional result!

Today I have mounted a Jubilee bracelet at the GMT Master. In the most cases you will find a Qyster (78360) bracelet, but I am a big fan of the Jubilee - and it was possible to choose it that time.

Here you can see a picture.


In my option the endlink is to small. I have found some pictures with the same small endlinks - but still think they are not correct. Here you can see the small gap in detail. May be I need some 550 endlinks.

Keep in mind that there must be not too much space but there is a difference between the case and the terminals.
Good work

 

[EnryDJ36]

The case and the endlinks I meant

 

[1il1i]

This was amazing work and is inspiring. The 1675 and 16750 is on my list and I may have to build one because I'll never be fast enough to buy one in the M2M sections. Thank you for sharing.

 

[WatchN3RD]

This was amazing work and is inspiring. The 1675 and 16750 is on my list and I may have to build one because I'll never be fast enough to buy one in the M2M sections. Thank you for sharing.

Matz has some great talent. I love his builds.

Please keep them up, brother!

 

[Luminor_Spain]

Nice work !!!

It is incredible your ability to transform the watch into that beautiful piece of art.

Congratulations.

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

Without access to a lathe is there a poor man’s way to modify the inner dimensions of the case to fit that movement?

 

[matzemedia]

Without access to a lathe is there a poor man’s way to modify the inner dimensions of the case to fit that movement?

I think no. It is not o lot to remove but still difficult with a dremel.

 

[DelRey]

Have you had trouble with the DWO binding on the back of the dial? The dial spacer is just a bit short. I’m afraid of adding a shim because it may affect dial hand placement if the dial is raised to fit the date wheel overlay clearance.

 

[matzemedia]

Have you had trouble with the DWO binding on the back of the dial? The dial spacer is just a bit short. I’m afraid of adding a shim because it may affect dial hand placement if the dial is raised to fit the date wheel overlay clearance.

I am not sure if I understand your question correctly. I used a 3186 movement - there is no dial spacer. The DWO is not touching the dial. That is all straight forward - just plug and play.