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Bangel · 26 November 2013, 07:44 PM

Thanks for sharing your quest with us.

ArcticMoose · 26 November 2013, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the kind comments and encouragement, everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Are you able to give us all an idea of the cost of refurbishment?

If I recall correctly the watch was about $4000 a few years ago. The RSC service including replacement movement parts was about $850, service hands, dial and bezel insert was about $650 and strap, buckle and end links another $300.

The way I see it it is less than $6000 for a brand new watch built to my taste with a matte dial, plexi, no white gold index surrounds and a 1575 movement that is the same age as I am, and is still a fully authorized and correct vintage Rolex.

STEELINOX · 27 November 2013, 12:09 AM

Wonderful journey with 1675 !

Soly20 · 27 November 2013, 03:37 AM

It looks great. Thanks for sharing this project.

DiamondJack · 27 November 2013, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Thanks for the kind comments and encouragement, everyone!

If I recall correctly the watch was about $4000 a few years ago. The RSC service including replacement movement parts was about $850, service hands, dial and bezel insert was about $650 and strap, buckle and end links another $300.

The way I see it it is less than $6000 for a brand new watch built to my taste with a matte dial, plexi, no white gold index surrounds and a 1575 movement that is the same age as I am, and is still a fully authorized and correct vintage Rolex.

Sounds like a great deal....... and I would do exactly the same as you...

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Most people seem to want to hang on to originality at all costs.... but if the watch model is fairly common model (and the 1675 was in production from 1959-1980) so a huge number produced, then if it is not in fantastic condition, then refurbishing it and bringing it back to it's full glory is a fantastic idea.

Also full functionality is resumed......

SLS · 27 November 2013, 06:37 AM

Looks great! Congrats on making it your watch, enjoy it.
Scott

strafer_kid · 27 November 2013, 06:41 AM

Very nice job - good luck!

ArcticMoose · 27 November 2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Most people seem to want to hang on to originality at all costs....

I still have the defect parts, so I can return the watch to the previous condition if I wish, but after using it for a few days I am pretty sure that that is never going to happen.

Cru Jones · 27 November 2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

I still have the defect parts, so I can return the watch to the previous condition if I wish, but after using it for a few days I am pretty sure that that is never going to happen.

aaah, you still have the original parts? didn't realize that. well, then, in that case, there's no doubt, you did the right thing.

Armyguy03 · 28 November 2013, 02:33 AM

This was a great story and I really love that watch. Congrats!

adamlea · 28 November 2013, 03:24 AM

Well done - it looks great.

elcompa · 28 November 2013, 03:26 AM

Looks great and well done. I love the idea if acquiring a birth year watch. Hmmmmm, may need to try that one myself.

Casey VP-26 · 28 November 2013, 04:09 AM

Great Story with photo's and very nice ending. Thanks.

JackDFD · 28 November 2013, 04:16 AM

I am just now starting down the path of a BY Rolex and I hope I am able to get something as timeless and completely original as you have managed. It turned out great!

roger0770 · 28 November 2013, 04:21 AM

BYW is awesome! I also like the idea a lot. Thanks for sharing.

KBM · 28 November 2013, 04:28 AM

Very, very nice!!

yld2rob · 28 November 2013, 04:34 AM

Very Nice!

AndersB · 5 December 2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

Now that the watch looks so good I am seeing the unevenness of the case, and how worn the bezel is.

Congrats and thanks for sharing!

In what way is the case uneven?

Amer · 5 December 2013, 09:24 AM

What a fantastic story and I love what you did.

I too want a BYW but not sure I will go that route. However I did PM Larry aka Tools and he was kind enough to validate some info for me.

My plan is to buy my daughter her BYW and hang on to it till she is out of college. She is 4 at the moment so I have some time LOL.

Another reason why this forum is great....Amazing help from ppl here and amazing stories.

dysondiver · 5 December 2013, 09:39 AM

great result , fantastic pics too

FreshPrince14 · 5 December 2013, 10:58 AM

Great read and even better pictures!

Wear with pride

bde · 5 December 2013, 11:00 AM

That's awesome!

DeanDB9 · 5 December 2013, 12:14 PM

Love that strap! Which model is it? I can't seem to find it on Gunny Straps website.

ArcticMoose · 6 December 2013, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanDB9

Love that strap! Which model is it? I can't seem to find it on Gunny Straps website.

It's a deep red with some personalized modifications.

polarinda · 6 December 2013, 06:41 PM

Congrats!

Speedbird-1 · 6 December 2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

aaah, you still have the original parts? didn't realize that. well, then, in that case, there's no doubt, you did the right thing.

Really enjoyed reading that.
Great story, with lovely pix, well done!!

I'm looking forward to the next stage.

BTW, I have all the old engine and gearbox oil, together with all the used air filters, oil filters, clutch plates and spark plugs from my BYC, a 1949 Jaguar XK120. I think I have all the old headlight bulbs too, somewhere. Well, you never know when somebody might want all the old bits for restoration. (My ex-wife loved my collection).

Tudor Fan · 7 December 2013, 12:11 AM

I really like people who do their own thing, in complete disregard to what is deemed "appropriate".

Good for you. Beautiful watch!

AK797 · 7 December 2013, 07:10 AM

I really like the idea of a BYW as well, either this or the 5513 or a Speedy.

Jros3484 · 10 December 2013, 04:24 AM

Impressive work. Beautiful watch!

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Psmith · 10 December 2013, 07:17 AM

Well done, congrats

27 November 2013, 12:09 AM	#33
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27 November 2013, 06:37 AM	#36
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Looks great! Congrats on making it your watch, enjoy it. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 November 2013, 02:33 AM	#40
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	This was a great story and I really love that watch. Congrats! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 November 2013, 04:34 AM	#47
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	Very Nice! __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

10 December 2013, 07:17 AM	#60
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Well done, congrats __________________

26 November 2013, 07:44 PM	#31
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Thanks for sharing your quest with us.

27 November 2013, 03:37 AM	#34
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	It looks great. Thanks for sharing this project.

27 November 2013, 06:41 AM	#37
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Very nice job - good luck!

28 November 2013, 03:24 AM	#41
adamlea "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Great Plains Watch: Exp II 216570 Blk Posts: 1,190	Well done - it looks great.

28 November 2013, 03:26 AM	#42
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Looks great and well done. I love the idea if acquiring a birth year watch. Hmmmmm, may need to try that one myself.

28 November 2013, 04:09 AM	#43
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Great Story with photo's and very nice ending. Thanks.

28 November 2013, 04:16 AM	#44
JackDFD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 204	I am just now starting down the path of a BY Rolex and I hope I am able to get something as timeless and completely original as you have managed. It turned out great!

28 November 2013, 04:21 AM	#45
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	BYW is awesome! I also like the idea a lot. Thanks for sharing.

28 November 2013, 04:28 AM	#46
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	Very, very nice!!

5 December 2013, 09:24 AM	#49
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	What a fantastic story and I love what you did. I too want a BYW but not sure I will go that route. However I did PM Larry aka Tools and he was kind enough to validate some info for me. My plan is to buy my daughter her BYW and hang on to it till she is out of college. She is 4 at the moment so I have some time LOL. Another reason why this forum is great....Amazing help from ppl here and amazing stories.

5 December 2013, 09:39 AM	#50
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great result , fantastic pics too

5 December 2013, 10:58 AM	#51
FreshPrince14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: TRF Watch: 16710 & 6694 Posts: 792	Great read and even better pictures! Wear with pride

5 December 2013, 11:00 AM	#52
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	That's awesome!

5 December 2013, 12:14 PM	#53
DeanDB9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Rolexes Posts: 26	Love that strap! Which model is it? I can't seem to find it on Gunny Straps website.

6 December 2013, 06:41 PM	#55
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Congrats!

7 December 2013, 12:11 AM	#57
Tudor Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 983	I really like people who do their own thing, in complete disregard to what is deemed "appropriate". Good for you. Beautiful watch!

7 December 2013, 07:10 AM	#58
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I really like the idea of a BYW as well, either this or the 5513 or a Speedy.

10 December 2013, 04:24 AM	#59
Jros3484 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CT Posts: 15	Impressive work. Beautiful watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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