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NEW! 1675 GMT case set offering from Raffles.
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Yes but if you want to make a 1675 you have to respect most of the characteristics of the original which has a 44 hour power reserve. Then by modifying you can put the movement you want
altayd9
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This is the limit to reach when the material between the tube and the case is removed, in the photo it is a model from the early 70s. You must not go further otherwise the crown will be too close to the case and the bezel
Little bit of a different angle, I know mine is not perfectly squared off, but I guess the distance it depends on the reference image because some of the ones I found look pretty close to the bezel.
Just wanted to double check, is the tap M2.8x0.5? Just wanted to get that confirmed before I order anything.
You could also shorten the case tube I suppose. Just sand down the side of the tube that goes into the case and use some thread locker to ensure it sits securely.[/url]
Little bit of a different angle, I know mine is not perfectly squared off, but I guess the distance it depends on the reference image because some of the ones I found look pretty close to the bezel.
Just wanted to double check, is the tap M2.8x0.5? Just wanted to get that confirmed before I order anything.
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The case tube hole will have the threads cut all the way through, if the tube won't screw in all the way check for glue inside the case threads - use acetone to clean them out.
Yes you can put a GMT module on a Powermatic.
Ah, ok from the other photos it seemed closer to the cash register. For the thread it is a problem as this case uses a hybrid crown tube, on the case side instead of being M2.5 x 0.25 it is 2.8 but if you are looking for any original Rolex or aftermarket tube they are 2.5 or 3.0, so the pitch of the I don't know the thread, it's definitely not 0.5 because for example the 3.0 has a pitch of 0.35. I can't help you on this[/url]
Little bit of a different angle, I know mine is not perfectly squared off, but I guess the distance it depends on the reference image because some of the ones I found look pretty close to the bezel.
Just wanted to double check, is the tap M2.8x0.5? Just wanted to get that confirmed before I order anything.
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My first attempt at case shaping with this case. I cocked up keyless works so many times learning how to use an eta clone movement with this build. I’m still not in love with the crown it comes with, but it’ll ride for now. Just seems tiny. The friction bezel was so loose it was comical. I ended up putting a case back gasket under it and some black thread to stiffen it up. Works better now.
altayd9
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I'll take it out and try to clean it, maybe that will help.
altayd9
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It seems that is the way to go. Looking inside it seems the crown tube isn't threaded all the way through. I will attempt this and report back if I can manage to do it.
Glengooliebluu
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I think tomorrow or Wednesday imma nut up and take my files out. Im going to go for squared lugs.
Still praying for an answer for a correct crystal size. In the meanwhile, do you folks have a good recommendation for a leather strap that will go well with this? I want either a chestnut brown strap or a nice suede strap. I tried it on my tropic but i dont like how the straight ends look, might get a curved tropic instead. And it looks great on a ribbed OD green nato or single pass so thats one look i nailed.
I can recommend a rios 1931 strap if you are on a budget, otherwise bulang&sons.
altayd9
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So my build is coming along nicely. I really like the white lume plot look of the service dials and the raffles dial replicates this quite well, so I’ve decided to go for a fully serviced look with my build. Basing the CGs on a late 70s birth year model.
Just waiting for the Athaya crown (stuck in post somewhere for almost a month now!) and a decent quality Pepsi insert, although half tempted to go for a gen black insert too as the Viet bezel will accept the gen.
The dial, datewheel and hands from raffles are all ok, the gmt hand is a little shorter than gen. Dont think I did too bad at all for my first ever attempt at fitting the dwo on the hz6460! The movement has run steady now for over 24hrs so far and keeps great time.
Just waiting for the Athaya crown (stuck in post somewhere for almost a month now!) and a decent quality Pepsi insert, although half tempted to go for a gen black insert too as the Viet bezel will accept the gen.
The dial, datewheel and hands from raffles are all ok, the gmt hand is a little shorter than gen. Dont think I did too bad at all for my first ever attempt at fitting the dwo on the hz6460! The movement has run steady now for over 24hrs so far and keeps great time.
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Well, great job, going well! I look forward to seeing new photos.So my build is coming along nicely. I really like the white lume plot look of the service dials and the raffles dial replicates this quite well, so I’ve decided to go for a fully serviced look with my build. Basing the CGs on a late 70s birth year model.
Just waiting for the Athaya crown (stuck in post somewhere for almost a month now!) and a decent quality Pepsi insert, although half tempted to go for a gen black insert too as the Viet bezel will accept the gen.
The dial, datewheel and hands from raffles are all ok, the gmt hand is a little shorter than gen. Dont think I did too bad at all for my first ever attempt at fitting the dwo on the hz6460! The movement has run steady now for over 24hrs so far and keeps great time.
Nice work on getting the dial, movement, and hands together without losing any of the white dial printing.
If you haven't found an insert, Milk inserts are gen spec, and personally, I think they are better than the current 1675 offerings from Vietnam. His 1675 cases, bezels, and inserts are all correct dimensions, and can be interchanged with genuine or high quality Vietnamese pieces too.
Here's a picture of one next to a genuine service insert. The genuine service insert is slightly darker with more of a flat, navy blue tone, and the Milk insert is a little brighter. I don't think he was trying to replicate a service insert anyway; it has a red back.
If you haven't found an insert, Milk inserts are gen spec, and personally, I think they are better than the current 1675 offerings from Vietnam. His 1675 cases, bezels, and inserts are all correct dimensions, and can be interchanged with genuine or high quality Vietnamese pieces too.
Here's a picture of one next to a genuine service insert. The genuine service insert is slightly darker with more of a flat, navy blue tone, and the Milk insert is a little brighter. I don't think he was trying to replicate a service insert anyway; it has a red back.
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How to to contact milk? IS this bezel assemblé expensive compare to viet ones?Nice work on getting the dial, movement, and hands together without losing any of the white dial printing.
If you haven't found an insert, Milk inserts are gen spec, and personally, I think they are better than the current 1675 offerings from Vietnam. His 1675 cases, bezels, and inserts are all correct dimensions, and can be interchanged with genuine or high quality Vietnamese pieces too.
Here's a picture of one next to a genuine service insert. The genuine service insert is slightly darker with more of a flat, navy blue tone, and the Milk insert is a little brighter. I don't think he was trying to replicate a service insert anyway; it has a red back.
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Glengooliebluu
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Update, i finally got my files out and did some work on shaping the crown guards, i did a chamfer as i really like that look over the PCGs, as to bringing in the tube and such will have to wait.
I also finally got a bleach that works for fading the raffles bezel insert. Problem is it worked too good, it stripped more paint than expected and amplified the sanding marks and imperfections. So i put it in my spare parts box and ordered a new one.
To hold me over in the meantime, i put on a bakelite bezel i had custom made for my 6542 tiger build awhile back and it really makes the 1675 pop. I figured a lil fantasy while i wait for parts aint bad so heres some pics!
I also finally got a bleach that works for fading the raffles bezel insert. Problem is it worked too good, it stripped more paint than expected and amplified the sanding marks and imperfections. So i put it in my spare parts box and ordered a new one.
To hold me over in the meantime, i put on a bakelite bezel i had custom made for my 6542 tiger build awhile back and it really makes the 1675 pop. I figured a lil fantasy while i wait for parts aint bad so heres some pics!