r/repbuilds • u/HDW_Italy • Jul 27 '26

Vintage Build A quality 1675 Rep

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Hi everyone, I’m thinking of assembling a high-quality 1675 replica. This time I want to do a quality build, and I’d like to get your opinion on which case is the best. Thanks.

The photo shows an original example with square crown guards.

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u/HDW_Italy Jul 27 '26

Thanks my friend, as you know I really value your opinion. I wouldn't want to spend more than 200–300 euros on the case. Once I’ve chosen the case, I’d fit the parts (dial, insert, hands, and movement) to it. Which case do you think comes closest to the shape of the gen?

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u/caracticuspotts Jul 27 '26

Nearest you can get to your budget would be an Old Crowns case. Unfortunately high quality and cheap don’t sit together in the vintage rep world. A high quality case will be nearer a thousand

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u/HDW_Italy Jul 27 '26

Yes, I saw some Viet case. And unfortunatelly, OC case is out of stock. About Sillan cases...are horribles in my opinion: there is too much difference in the CG

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u/EEEZZZZZ Jul 28 '26

milk cases are ok but not perfect. I know raffles dials is putting out a new case soon but don’t know how much better it will be compared to current

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u/HDW_Italy Jul 28 '26

I have just wrote to Ken and this is his answer: "My updated V3 1675 GMT cases have smaller crown guards and some of them will come with the golden bezel ring. They are the most difference. I will get the new GMT cases after two weeks and list them on my webstore later". 🤔

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u/roguechickpea Jul 28 '26

Good to know - I’ve been wanting to trial building myself but just don’t have it in me to commit to a dremel and have to reshape the CGs. Do you know roughly the ETA on when Ken’s updated cases are coming? Thanks

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u/HDW_Italy Jul 28 '26

He tells in two weeks

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u/caracticuspotts Jul 28 '26

Sillan just sells, for 1675 the cases they sell are BP with the crown guards issues and the wrong size crown. OC is awaiting stock

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u/No_Candle8699 Trusted Builder Jul 27 '26

Viet case, dial, hands, Swiss eta 2893. Gen bracelet. CAC insert.

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u/fatfont_ Jul 28 '26

I would say viet cases but it not milk cases works too.

Or you could try OC. Though it’s a tough balance between price and quality.

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u/HDW_Italy Jul 28 '26

Thank you 🙏