those lugs look sweet!
cant wait to see yours completed!
those lugs look sweet!
cant wait to see yours completed!
I was very excited to see this post - until I I needed a gen polar gmt as a base...
Bob sad...
That gen dial on the 16710 looks familiar!!!
Awesome build my friend!!! Stunning watch!!!!
I was very excited to see this post - until I I needed a gen polar gmt as a base...
Bob sad...
You don't want the polar, the black faced one is the one you want. They are still cheap compared to the 16710s floating around out there these days.
What about the lug engravings??? Aren’t they specific for 16570?
Yea, but nobody's gonna take my bracelet off to look lol
And I still prefer the savings more than to buy a gen 16710
it doesn't bother me. The quality of the rep JF bezel assembly feels more or less as good as gen. However, some say the JF bezel doesn't have precise clicks like gen. In my opinion, gen bezels get worn and sometimes their clicks aren't precise anyways.
Hey mate, I had few questions if you can help
1. How did you remove the Explorer Bezel and does the crystal also comes off with bezel or you can just lift the explorer bezel and can fit the retainer ring without taking the crystal off?
Asking you this as getting crystal off and reseating without dust is super super tough for me
And if possible can you post some pictures of explorer bezel removed but crystal in place with the gasket outside?
Thanks in advance mate
Hey mate, I had few questions if you can help
1. How did you remove the Explorer Bezel and does the crystal also comes off with bezel or you can just lift the explorer bezel and can fit the retainer ring without taking the crystal off?
Asking you this as getting crystal off and reseating without dust is super super tough for me
And if possible can you post some pictures of explorer bezel removed but crystal in place with the gasket outside?
Thanks in advance mate
For sure. Was just curious if this might have similar engravings like some models sharing the same case back codes (eg 15200...)
The explorer 165710 bezel comes off like a datejust bezel: you just need a sharp, thin blade to pry around the bezel and it will come off.
The explorer 16570 bezel is pressed onto and around the crystal and its gasket.
Thanks mate for you reply. Just making it to be clear, when we remove the explorer bezel, the crystal comes out along with bezel or remains seated in the case? and then we can just press the retainer ring around the crystal without getting it removed from the case?? thanks again
Are you worried that dust will get into the crystal; therefore, you want the crystal and gasket to remain seated around the rehaut when you are prying the bezel off?
The crystal and its gasket will likely come off with the bezel when you pry the bezel off: that is OK and there is nothing wrong with that. Just invest in some rodico and dust blower to remove the dust, reinstall and realign the crystal with its gasket attached, and press the bezel.
Could this be done with one of those old Noob 23j Explorer II cases? I have one laying around and might hunting down parts if it’s possible.