Pugwash Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Here's my still-unfinished MBW 1680 project. click to embiggen One day, I'll finish it, hopefully. Maybe one of you lot would like to finish it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TeeJay Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Here's my still-unfinished MBW 1680 project. click to embiggen One day, I'll finish it, hopefully. Maybe one of you lot would like to finish it for me. Very nice When you say finish it, what did you have in mind to still do? Unless you wanted to really age the case and dial, I'd've said it was finished Good to see you back on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Good to see you back.......did you leave? I'll finish it for you, send it to me and give me about a year or two and it should have that well worn/loved look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Very nice When you say finish it, what did you have in mind to still do? Unless you wanted to really age the case and dial, I'd've said it was finished Good to see you back on the forum The dial is fine. No ageing needed. Work done so far: 2842 (slow-beat) gen tropic gen crown gen tube CGs aged bezel insert with acrylic pearl Work still needed: dial needs shimming as datewheel drags I have gen springsbars to fit - drilling needed cleaning of stuff like hands and dial ... and I'm sure there's more. I'd prefer a less aged bezel insert, tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellus Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 The Tritium dial is much too white ... it should have a warm vanille-colour .... so you should bake it have a look here, please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 The dial is fine. No ageing needed. Work done so far: 2842 (slow-beat) gen tropic gen crown gen tube CGs aged bezel insert with acrylic pearl Work still needed: dial needs shimming as datewheel drags I have gen springsbars to fit - drilling needed cleaning of stuff like hands and dial ... and I'm sure there's more. I'd prefer a less aged bezel insert, tbh. Ahh, so mainly just little but time-consuming stuff... I have to admit, I've got to agree with Mellus about the dial. Don't get me wrong, I love how the 1680 dials look brand-spanking-new (way nicer than modern sub dials) but, if you're going to have the case aged (bearing in mind this would be an appx 30 year old watch, that's my one criticism: that it's 'too pristine', and could do with a few dings...) it wouldn't hurt to bake the dial a little. Maybe not much, or even as dark as Mellus' Explorer dial, but just a little... Of course, that's entirely up to you Regardless of what you do, it's still an awesome watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Love it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Another view: Click, as always, to embiggen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 18, 2009 Report Share Posted July 18, 2009 Another view: Click, as always, to embiggen. As before But, as before, I feel the case could do with a few dings, and the dial could do with a little baking to better recreate the age such a watch should be The insert looks a bit too aged in comparison to the rest of it, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I really don't have a problem with Pug's white markers on his 1680. But that's because I have a gen 1680 from 1978 that has the same white (tritium) markers- they don't glow, but they're still a beautiful white. I don't know why some turn yellow and some stay white. But I sure like my white markers. I don't know if more exposure to the sun make them turn yellow or what... I agree with Pug, fix the DW clearance issue, drill the lugholes and put in some gen springbars and it's a great watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 That's a stunning Sub Pugs... I remember when you bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 That's a stunning Sub Pugs... I remember when you bought it. Cheers. You inspired me with your talk of how easy CG mods were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think I also adviced you to get the white dial version (instead of the red that can be spotted as a rep instantly). Was I right or was I right? PS: Those cgs are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think I also adviced you to get the white dial version (instead of the red that can be spotted as a rep instantly). Was I right or was I right? You were right. So very right. I'm back in modding mood, so I hope to finish this one off finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Looking good, Pugs! As for white tritium markers... Those are all original. No relume work, etc. The tone and color of the tritium is not dependant on age, per se; rather, the tritium may change in these attributes from exposure to humidity and other elements. This is why an original dial in a well sealed and water/air tight 30 year old watch can still have white indicies/markers, whereas a replacement dial that's been sitting in a parts bin for 10 years can have creamy off white to dark coffee toned markers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 The dial is fine. No ageing needed. Work done so far: 2842 (slow-beat) gen tropic gen crown gen tube CGs aged bezel insert with acrylic pearl Work still needed: dial needs shimming as datewheel drags I have gen springsbars to fit - drilling needed cleaning of stuff like hands and dial ... and I'm sure there's more. I'd prefer a less aged bezel insert, tbh. Very nice. How much you spent on this project? Thank you. Archimede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neckyzips Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Pug, i vote for a not so fadded insert, a better pearl, maybe slosh it around in some coins for a while, fix the date wheel spacing, (i have a few spacers if you need one, ill give it to you, or you could use an o ring via the hardware store?) and call it done, i personaly like the clean look, but that may be that i tend to over bake the dials... nice job it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Very nice. How much you spent on this project? Thank you. Archimede In all honesty, I've never added it up. However, I got the MBW 1680 from the stall in Bangkok. The gen Tropic, crown and tube cost whatever they ucually cost. ETA2842, not too bad. $100-$130 or so Bezel insert from a member here. I probably spent less cash than others have, but mine has taken a very long time to get to this point. ... and yes, the CGs took hours in front of the TV with jewellers' files and rouge, but they're as good as I'm going to get them. I filed the base down, where the tube screws in, a mod usually missed by other modders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archimede Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 In all honesty, I've never added it up. However, I got the MBW 1680 from the stall in Bangkok. The gen Tropic, crown and tube cost whatever they ucually cost. ETA2842, not too bad. $100-$130 or so Bezel insert from a member here. I probably spent less cash than others have, but mine has taken a very long time to get to this point. ... and yes, the CGs took hours in front of the TV with jewellers' files and rouge, but they're as good as I'm going to get them. I filed the base down, where the tube screws in, a mod usually missed by other modders. Thank you for your prompt response and congratulations for your pipsqueak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I fixed the hands, dial, etc. Finally, after all this time, I have a modded 1680 I can wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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