M5Man

Thanks for the fast reply Ubi. Is this an MBW or is it a WM? Suggestions on dealer?

I have always had "modern" watches and focused on Pannies and the like, however I am desperately in love with the 1665 DRSD. I have done TONS of searches and am fairly settled on a MBW or a WM. Definetely want somthing that I can mod easily (swap out gen parts) and am looking for some advice. There seem to be alot of cases (older seems to be better), and limited dealer choices. I know to stay away from the guy with "yyy" at the end of his name and George seems to be the other choice for MBW. I want to buy a watch to keep for a long time and ultimately mod to a full blown frankensub. Can anyone offer up some advice? I would gladly trade for a kidney, my secondborn, etc. Thanks! M5

Thanks Mike - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone here as well!

I don't care what number I get - as long as I get one! Lucky number 13 would be preferable though......

Both of these showed up today from EL so it will be one or the other. I have a sneaking suspicion that it will be the 187 though.....

Im still on this too - just got my Asian 187 but its so amazing that I want the better one! This hobby is like a drug..... Count me in!

No pics at the moment, but EL's 187 is glued to my wrist. I think it will be here for a while.......

holy aged dials batman! The bezel font will be hard to copy too.

Thats a beauty! What is it?

I just want the new 187 Divers Band for Xmas.... :cloud9:

My Gen Breitling Cosmonaute 18k/ss! I keep thinking im going to sell this watch but just can't bring myself to do it.

Seadweller hands down.....

Love the theme but I can't help but have it remend me of the dark place......

Im with everyone else here, keep the gen stuff and save those pennies!

I am sure you do get lots of tire kickers - I apologize for any misunderstanding. The way it reads is that you were nonresponsive on an order. I definetely understand wanting to deal with the right type of customer. I will retract my earlier statements.

Awesome - thanks kruzer. I guess I'll do the relume and try and find someone to do the AR as mine will have none.

OMG - less than $99 each with the engraved buckle!?!?! Thank GOD I bought the 187!

Hear anything back yet? The great part is that for me he is only like 1.5 hours away!!!

Holy crap - that's the ugliest watch i've ever seen!

Holy Shnickies Batman! Better crack that case quick and let it dry out.

I have also posted this in the upgrades section but I figure more people look at this fourm. BTW - I tried searches and cant find anything.... I have a 187 en route from EL, should be here shortly. What are the main shortfalls on this watch? Does it need lume? AR coating? Is there a datewheel depth adjustment available? How badly does it need a crownguard or a crown? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

HORRID! Reminds me of a really ugly FM......

Wow.... That was RUDE and I resemble that remark! I hope they start making grandfather clocks with wristbands so I can offset my heftiness.......

Guess im lucky or blessed or something - I just measured my wrist. 8 inches on the nose. No wonder a 40mm feels small.

I have a 187 en route from EL, should be here shortly. What are the main shortfalls on this watch? Does it need lume? AR coating? Is there a datewheel depth adjustment available? How badly does it need a crownguard or a crown? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.