dutchguy2

That is a nice one. Is that dial white or silver like my sub dials?

OK, these vintage Daytona's are dangerous LOL. I had a Paul Newman a couple of weeks ago but decided to sell it because I thought I could not pull off a +25K watch! Wrong!!! I can, or better, who cares!? So last week I got my second DW Daytona and I am already thinking of an other one What you guy's think would be a good addition to the on I already have? I was thinking of a white dialed one. But I want to know which one did pull you over to the dark side of the Daytona's?? Here is a pic of my current one.

Here are two more:

So, here are some QC pictures of my ordered 1675. At least there is no "date" on the dial.

Thank you sir

Just finished some mods for today and since the sun came out I made some pictures. Daytona, is stock from DW. 5513 is a Joshua moded with gen crystal, relume, CG shave, bezel insert faded and lug holes drilled. MBW 1680 is modded with Clark crystal, relume, bezel insert faded/altered (need an other insert, don't like this one), lug holes drilled. (needs CG shave) Thanks for looking.

Nice insert, real cool. Relume the hands and it will be perfect

Hmm, MBW case?

Well, I just bought one. Looks good as a base to mod. It don't need to be perfect to me, if there is nothing to mod it would kill this hobby for me

I have to disagree on this. I have found numerous of gen vintage Rolex pictures where they have flat hands too. check this one: Flat hand 5514 on ebay.

Just ordered the new 1675 from Joshua. Can't wait to see how it is in the flesh.

Looks good to me. Of coarse it has some flaws but they are only minor. I like the lugholes. But I think you will end up with two Explorers II. Your watch will be released by the NYC customs. I had a watch and some other stuff at NYC customs for more than 2 weeks each.

Beautifull, what are the cost of this build? (you can sent ma a PM if you don't want to tell public)

Yes, bleach and after that a polish with cape cod.

I found out (the hard way) that some inserts can't be bleached. The just loose there paint but don't turn lighter in color like those so called ghost inserts. It is just try and error till you find the right insert. MBW and the PT 1680 are till now the ones that worked for me. Clarks and Joshua's 5513 didn't work at all.

Same here

Wow, looks gen all the way.

245 GBP plus shipment.

I have two MBK/MBW watches incoming. Reg sourced a MBW 5513 on a rivet bracelet and a 1680 for me. They where shiped today, so they will be here arround Thursday. Can't wait to start modding both. I have a clear view what to do with the 1680 but don't know what to do with the 5513 yet. I love gilt dial and hands and will probably look into that direction. So, what have you incoming?

Worked all day on the crown. Wanted to install a gen crown and tube but ended screwing up 2 tubes and the gen crown. Had to put back the old crown and tube for now, till I get the proper tool. It looks good on a NATO too.

5513 all day long.

I think it is a good idea to show of our 5513 on a NATO strap. So, here is mine:

Well, thank you I spent half a day fitting a gen crown. But without the proper tools you won't get the new tube in decent. I screwed up 2 tubes and it still is not 100% correct. So I just ordered the right tool for it and a couple of new tubes.

Not bad, not bad at all. I think the biggest fun for me are these budget builds.

Nice work.