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I would go for 2x TC 93150 at least. Is there anybody able and willing to undertake the comms with TC?

I have a great old MBK 93150 with gen links and clasp on my MBK / The Zigmeister 1665 GW. 3 is not correct and links are thinner than the gen ones, one of the best rep options ever. Very rare species these days. I would take a couple if TC could get some made.

This one though looks on the right direction, although wrong in most areas... http://imgur.com/a/wkr4U

Sunday 1665

Thank you boneventura, They ask for $69.50 +$5 shipping via airmail. Good to know the ewatchparts option. I personally have no experience with any of both, maybe someone else does?

Thank you By-Tor So there is actually some little blue tint? are the Krysworks right?

Hi to all, Back again with some new questions on the blue Bond SMP 2531.80.00. I was inquiring about a replacement sapphire crystal and I asked Krysworks what they have available. I asked for a crystal with single AR on the inside, transparent, no tint. They reply promptly, saying that they actually offer a "2.5 x 30.5 sapphire with single side AR, but there is a slight blue hue in the AR coating if you look at it from a certain angle" They claim that it is made to the exact genuine spec. Since I don't have any experience with the gen I kindly ask for your contribution on that. On the pictures it seems that it doesn't have the bluish hue... So, does the gen 2531.80 blue Bond SMP have or not a slight blue hue under certain angles? Many thanks for your replies :-) Athan PS. Mesh sexiness eye candy...

The alpha looks promising check it out:

Hey gringo, I like Gringo straps pretty much, why don't you PM me so we can talk about some Gringo pricing?

By-Tor, P4GTR, thank you guys for your calm advice. The Bond SMP is a must have gen watch, I fully agree with you. Also, thanks Triplehd for the alpha-watch source for inserts. You were right about their SMP bezel, although the pearl is not 100% flat and it sits closer to the top, it overall looks really cool...

IMO if the case is acceptable (HE and CGs) you can add a proper AR sapphire and relume the dial and hands. You could even swap them for a set of gens. And the pearl can be modded to be flash in the insert. The most essential part of a watch is the case.

How easy is to get a decent crystal for this watch? Would the genuine fit?

@ Mickey, Thank you for your very informative review and ideas. Although I searched a lot it seems that I missed it. So, is it the shape of the crystal or that it lacks an AR? Should I just send it to the Chief or changing the crystal is one-way? @ Andy, she is asking $176/$225 shipped for the clone/eta 2824 movements respectively.