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1675 build, questions

GBOAC

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Since I sold my last 1675 build I've wanted another and recently decided to dive in with a full-scale attack. So far I have a cartel 1675 case, lugs drilled, 2mm spring bars, nice bezel insert, Clark's crystal, WSO bezel, and a gen dial. The datewheel overlay is coming from the cartel eta clone and a new low beat GMT is on order.

Here are some pics

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Mockup I did for fun. Cartel dial relumed by me is going and a gen taking its place

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So I'm in need of a few things yet. I have the bases covered but the two parts I need most are a better case back and bracelet. I'd like a 7836 or 78360 or a nice rep jubilee. The one 78360 I have has markings from some other planet. If I'm taking it this far I'd like a rep with correct markings. Any idea where I can find these? Yuki has a great 7836 but at $200 it's a bit dear. Might have to suck it up I guess. The caseback is a big priority now. I know a sub CB is a bit too thick. How do I solve this boys?
 

GBOAC

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Hands, caseback, gen dial, movement all on order. Probably going to get the 7836 Yuki sells unless someone has a better lead for a correctly marked oyster or jubilee.
 

Bonesey

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Sounds like a great parts list. For a recent build I bought the caseback from rafflestime on eBay that works great.
 

GBOAC

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Excellent! Did you use the RT case back on the cartel 1685 case? The measurements are the same but you never know.
 

Bonesey

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Yeah it was used on the cartel Exp II case set and it fine no issues.
 

GBOAC

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Great, I wouldn't imagine the 1655 and 1675 cases are all that different dimension wise. I should have all the parts by next week early.
 

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Josh has a nice 7836 that comes on the 1655. I got the 1655 with the DG3804 movt and it was around $150 or so w/ the shipping. I then shaped the case a la Rolex Addict and made a 1675 out of it. You could just take the bracelet and sell the 1655- still cheaper than a Yuki.
The Feds are messing w/ Josh these days- his site is messed up, but maybe you can email him, [email protected].
This is my Pan Am 1675

I think I put a riveted bracelet on it in the end!
 

GBOAC

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Gin dial has arrived. Just waiting on the movement, caseback, and hands now.