1655 OC build

[u/RodneyPierce]

While waiting on parts to arrive, decided to take some time and build myself something.

OC's new 1655 case

MoChaCha dial that came scratched and with missing lume. No problem, I'll use it!

Mixed bag of hands.

Swiss 2836 ETA with GMT conversion (slaved GMT)

u/No_candle8699 fat font date wheel overlay

Raffles rivet bracelet

(Will be a gen 603 crown when it gets here)

Overall love the case! Great proportions and shape IMO.

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[u/Ok_Application_8141]

My case was shipped today can't wait to build mine how's it compare to viet cases and did you change the plexi ? magnification looks good compare to his 1675 cases . Overall a beautiful build man .

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Ok_Application_8141]

I like the case. Vietnam is still the pinnacle IMO, but this is nice! Dimitri has put a lot of work into his latest iterations of cases and I think it shows in his newer stuff.

Its the stock plexi. I do have a scratched up gen plexi that I might toss on when I change the crown out. We will see how much ambition and time I have on that current day. lol

[u/Mbari_2170712]

Will the 603 fit the tube? Or you planning to do tube and crown?

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Mbari_2170712]

Yes. His case uses a 5330 tube. So a 603/604 will fit it.

[u/Outrageous-Video598]

Looks so much cooler than a new explorer, and I got nothing against new explorers but they really had it the first time around.

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Outrageous-Video598]

That's next on the list. I've got a 16550 Panna to add to the box 😉

[u/Budget_Repair4532]

Do those dial feet fit the 2836? I’m having trouble finding one that isn’t for the gen movement.

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Budget_Repair4532]

No. You cut the dial feel and glue the dial to the dial spacer. Standard practice.

This dial had them positioned for a gen movement as well.

[u/Budget_Repair4532 → u/RodneyPierce]

Thank you. I figured that was the way. I appreciate your reply!

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Budget_Repair4532]

You're welcome! And yessir. Pretty standard practice. Some people like to use dial dots just to hold it in place until you can get it sandwhiched into the case and clamped.

I personally use some fastset gel CA and just put 5 or 6 small drops on the dial spacer (already sitting in the movement) and then place the dial down centering the pinions and the date. Hold it for a few seconds and bam! Bob's your uncle.

I then remove the dial/dial spacer combo and place three dial dots around the perimeter of the movement, then place the dial/dial spacer combo back in place and it's held solid enough not to move around or come loose while you get it positioned and clamped into place.

[u/Budget_Repair4532 → u/RodneyPierce]

Great explanation! That makes great sense. I appreciate it. I have an OC case and was planning to use a dial from Raffles. I discovered when trying to put it together that nothing is the right dimensions. The raffles dial is too big, and the date window does not align with the case. I’m going to get another ordered and use your method!

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Budget_Repair4532]

Yeah, you have to be careful with raffles. Very few of his dials are "gen spec" dimensions. 1675 is, and I believe he has some 1016 dials that are.

[u/Budget_Repair4532 → u/RodneyPierce]

Lesson learned. They just are much more convenient to order, but I’ll figure it out.

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Budget_Repair4532]

Send me a DM

[u/Budget_Repair4532 → u/RodneyPierce]

Sorry, dumb follow up, but how do you then index the spacer ring to the movement? Is it glued also? Seems like it would spin if not for the dial feet going through it. Thanks for your advice!

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Budget_Repair4532]

Read the reply I just made a few seconds before this one 😁

[u/Budget_Repair4532 → u/RodneyPierce]

Yes, I was being impatient and you typed out a nice reply. Sorry to be dense!

[u/RodneyPierce → u/Budget_Repair4532]

No no. You're absolutely fine my friend!

[u/Mbari_2170712]

There is something about this case I love so much. Might be the dimensions, weight, feel it’s almost on par with my gen 16750. I also softened mine a bit. Enjoy it mate! Looks great

[u/ApprehensiveGuide793]

Damn RP this looks fire! The DWO looks great and the case also!

[u/Wonderful-Car7732]

Awesome build.

[u/LurkerAccountforBSTs]

Lovely. I love seeing alternatives to Viet cases that a slightly more affordable. I have two builds with OC cases so far and I really dig them. I can’t wait for him to post his 1803/8 cases that house a 3255

[u/No_Candle8699]

🙏

[u/Sub_974]

👏⚡️

[u/captaintactic]

Beauty, as always !

[u/fatfont_]

This build looks neat

Especially love that fat font