preacher62 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Oh Great Ones... I am contemplating purchasing an MBK/MBW 16610 case set from Chris at ET for $165. There are no pics and I can't even find that one exists in a Google search. Does anyone know of this watch...any pictures...links, etc. Is the Euromariner built on this case set? I understand that the MBK/MBW "old style" 5512 and 1680, etc. cases are great standards for franken mods but, seems like, I read somewhere to stay clear of the other MBW case stuff. I would buy a WM9 case set from BK but he doesn't have any and is not sure when he will. $240 for the case, caseback, Kryswork crystal, bezel assembly (no bezel insert). Probably be worth the wait. I have a Noobmariner that is good (dial, hands, movement, bracelet) except for the rehaut and the bezel. Does not have the distinctive Sub look. Looking for a good case to put the works and bracelet on. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. Advise here would be welcome. Thanks, MT Edited August 21, 2009 by preacher62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 There is nothing to get in paragon from vintage SUB. MBW case and new 16610 case. This last one is sure not GEN like build. Better 16610 Case from WM9 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Here you go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Chubbchubb, Is that an MBW or WM9? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 MBW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 MBW Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 FWIW, the Euromariner is an MBW/MBK case. It also has a noob dial and bracelet. Good rehaut, bezel assembly is a copy of the gen, just not that accurate. But a gen insert did snap in mine and then I glued it. You still have to trim the cg's, and a gen crown will screw into the case tube. For $165, it's not a bad deal, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 FWIW, the Euromariner is an MBW/MBK case. It also has a noob dial and bracelet. Good rehaut, bezel assembly is a copy of the gen, just not that accurate. But a gen insert did snap in mine and then I glued it. You still have to trim the cg's, and a gen crown will screw into the case tube. For $165, it's not a bad deal, IMO. I did not know those details. Thanks, Alligoat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 might be too late, but there is an issue with the bezel ring being too short and thus the an aftermarket or gen insert wont snap in properly. if you change the bezel ring you'll more than likely have to change the retaining ring as well. add $130 to the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks...haven't made a purchase, yet. I agree with the other poster, that the WM9 is better case set. Don't know how to get one though. They seem on permanent backorder from BK. I'd like to just put the ETA movement/Noob dial/hands in a case with a better bezel. Bracelet is pretty good, as well...with some chain wax inside. Thanks to all! MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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