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It's a 2824 inside

My very modest projects (always in progress): MBW 1665 Sea-Dweller (vintage MBW): -ETA 2836-2 replaced with a 2846 for a more accurate beat -New dial -Genuine bezel insert -Genuine Tropic39 (flat) -Genuine crown -Genuine tube -Genuine springbars -CG's slightly shaped/cleaned up -Lugs drilled -Genuine 580 end links -Aftermarket hollow link Oyster bracelet Next: -?? http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=381&hl= MBW 1680 turned vintage Tudor 7928 Submariner: -ETA 2846 -Tudor 7928 dial -Genuine Tudor hands (relumed) -Genuine bezel insert -Genuine Tropic19 (flat) -Genuine springbars -CG's slightly shaped/cleaned up -Lugs drilled -Aftermarket hollow link Oyster bracelet Next: -?? http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=1216&hl= DW 6263 vintage Daytona: -Genuine Tropic21 -Genuine springbars -Dial lume aged Next: -Genuine crown -Genuine tube http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=385&hl= 16234 DateJust frankenstein: -Genuine case -Genuine bezel -Genuine crystal -Genuine dial -Genuine tube -Genuine crown -Tudor OysterDate hands -ETA 2836-2 -Datewheel overlay -Aftermarket Jubilee bracelet -Replica clasp Next: -New movement (TBD) http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=109&hl= 16520 Daytona frankenstein: -Genuine case -Genuine bezel -Genuine crystal -Genuine crown -Genuine tube -Genuine pushers -Repainted dial on a genuine Rolex dial base -Genuine hands -Genuine bracelet Next: -Adding the correct El Primero 400 -(possibly) Genuine 4030 rotor -(possibly) Genuine 4030 bridge http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=110&hl= 3646 vintage hommage Radiomir frankenstein: -PAM183 replica case -WM dial (trimmed to fit) -Hands aged -WM solid caseback -UT6497 modified to eliminate the small seconds @ 9:00 -MF 26/26 strap http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=226&hl= [EDIT] Ooops... Forgot to add my AP Royal Oak to the list (DOH) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (36mm thin case): -Bezel refinished -Bezel screws WG plated Next: -?? Perhaps a new dial and genuine clasp (if I can swing the deal)? Lots of new parts en route at the moment, and lots in the storage box... Dunno what tomorrow will bring Regards, Randy

It's pretty thin. I want to say around 8mm.

My 36mm thin case RO. Currently in progress of modification to brush finish the bezel and eliminate the YG bezel screws: My old 36mm Royal Oak Nick Faldo (which I regrettably sold): Cheers, R

Quite possible! It's a great strap! I love mine!

Ever have one of those days where things just don't go the way you had planned? Today was such a day, and despite some frustrating obstacles, things turned out... well, kind of okay. The watch in the following pictures was meant to be something else. Here's how it started life: Yup, that's my former MBW 1680. My initial intent was to build my Tudor Submariner from a completely different case, but the dial I received was too small to fit, and hence my dilemma. What to do? Well, not wanting to let something like this get in my way, I promptly tore open my MBW 1680, and found the dial to be a perfect fit for this case; I decided to use it. The following is my newly assembled Tudor Submariner 7928 consisting of: -New dial -Genuine Tudor hands (relumed) -Genuine T-19 -Genuine insert/acrylic pearl -ETA 2846 21600bph movement -MBW case -Aftermarket hollow link bracelet -MBW clasp with ungrooved fliplock fitted And, the finished product... So, it looks like I'm now the market for a new MBW 1680 to finish my other project Heehee. Thanks for looking!

Good choice. WSD is an excellent way to go!

Personally, I like 26/26- works well with a 45mm/47mm watch.

I've only seen one person with a full 18k 750 yellow gold Daytona, and that was FF. Euro 2K if I recall correct (for the blinged one).

There are a few places in Texas, I believe... Don't recall their names off the top of my head (I'll have to look them up when I have my books in front of me), but they can re-finish your existing dial to specification.

Tallguy- The case, bezel, tube, crown, crystal and dial were $400. The movement, bracelet, hands and other misc. parts were in addition to that cost.

tutima, Correct. The standard white text dials are simply later production pieces. It should be noted, however, that there are different variations of the white text 1665 dial, depending on dial manufacturer, date of production, etc.

The MBW 'Singer' dial: Inside the caseback: 1665: 1680:

How to identify an MBW: Link.

Brian, Note the 'S'

Look carefully. It's right there in plain sight (answer to follow shortly...)

There is a tell tale sign on the clasp. Can you spot it?

Replica (and/or aftermarket) inserts? I haven't any clue (sorry). Genuine inserts? My supplier! (as well as crowns, crystals, etc)

Rep Rolex Crown on dial is a little high. >>Bingo. Some reps have lume dot over crown, that's wrong. >>Correct, and the DW does not have this lume dot at 12:00 (which is correct). Gen pushers have little indented ring just below caps, above where the spiral track engages the pushers. (This rep might be ok!) >>DW pushers are quite accurate. Knurled crown on gen is not quite as large or thick as rep >>Not a concern- It's an easy swap to replace with a gen Triplock. Case lugs on gen get narrower to point than rep Case lugs on gen are slightly rounded on underside. >>Both of these observations are of an improperly refinished case. Crimp on link that attaches to springbar is rounder on gen than rep. >>Not sure what you're seeing here. Both rep and gen have the last link connecting to the end link as flat links. Caseback is thicker on rep. >>Only on a 7750 based rep. The DWs have casebacks of correct size. Rings on inverted piepan of rep subdials are more prominent than on gen. >>Perhaps... Or, it could just be the photo and lighting. Now we're really on the arcane.........

Euno- My thoughts exactly, buddy! Buy watches because you enjoy them, not for speculation! If they happen to go up in value, it should be considered a nice little benefit in addition to having a great watch!

Here is a hint: 12:00

Hey now, my thumb my be torn up, but it's not that jacked!

For a 1:1 comparison of this specific genuine, the 'flaws' pointed out would be correct. However, as there many variations with genuine parts, the following are not necessarily incorrect: tachymeter font- I've seen at least 3 variations on the 6265 bezel. Some are original issue, some are service replacements. center seconds color- The standard black dial 6263/5 can have either silver or black with contrasting arrow tip. 'DAYTONA' font color- depends on which manufacturer the dial originated from. Some may also be faded from age/sun/elements as well. With regards to polishing- Cases can be worn down from inproper case refinishing, etc. Lume aging is done by me. None the less, you have a very observant eye

The GST wears much larger than it's size would suggest (40mm - 41mm). I suspect this is because the case is very thick (the term 'tuna can' comes to mind), and the large diameter crystal, dial and tachy ring give it a much larger feel than reality.

DW: Genuine: