seal63 Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hello to everybody! I'm very proud to show to all the forum members my new beauty,the MBW 1665 GWSD modded by Tribal. Told him to do only a slight aging,as if a new watch was left in a safe for 30 years until today:in the following pics the stunning result. Many thanks to Chris,Patrick and Seri,the fabulous Eurotimez's team,for the unique kindness and the excellent service supplied;to Alligoat,Cats,Freddy,Stephane,Trioslescano and Ubi for the precious support and suggestions;and finally,of course,to Dirk aka Tribal,the Rolex vintage Guru,great guy indeed,for the piece of art done. Regards to you all and...excuse me for my bad English and photos... Alberto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Beautiful, Alberto! Looks like a gen crown, gen bezel insert, trimmed cg's. Maybe you could tell us what else was done. Oh, lugholes drilled. Very nice, bellisimo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 So, Dial relumed and Vintaged Hands vintaged Tropic 39 CG's reshaped inside out HEV Mod Caseback vintaged Flat Top Date wheel Tube and Crown Hey Alberto good you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Very nice watch...and very professional modding as always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 So, Dial relumed and Vintaged Hands vintaged Tropic 39 CG's reshaped inside out HEV Mod Caseback vintaged Flat Top Date wheel Tube and Crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 So, Dial relumed and Vintaged Hands vintaged Tropic 39 CG's reshaped inside out HEV Mod Caseback vintaged Flat Top Date wheel Tube and Crown Hey Alberto good you like it Congrats Alberto. You will probably keep it forever and love it forever. My excellent MM Great White is now in Tribal's hands for some enhancements too. Can't wait to see it back Have a good time with your new beauty !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I certainly think dial and hands w/ vintage relume is cool. I love to be able to see that stuff in the dark. Also, Tribal, can you explain the flat top date wheel, I'd love to know more about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seal63 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) @ alligoat: no,my friend,it's not a gen insert.This is a PMWF one (the font is thinner than gen) with Ofrei's luminous dot. @ tribal: hey Dirk,why do you know my watch so well? @ stephane : thanks a lot,my friend.Sure I will love it forever,may be more than the gens I have...Your Great White is in a wizard's hands... @ all : the crystal is an aftermarket,fantastic in my opinion,flat t39 from GS supplies (many thanks,Kathie!);the next step will be installing a good 93150 bracelet (gen,maybe... ) with the gen 585 endlinks supplied by Dirk. I did a little mod by myself,since the bezel rotation was too easy,simply deforming a little bit the ss bezel retaining ring. Edited September 4, 2009 by seal63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Beautiful GW, Could you tell us more about the HEV mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 You are right It deserve a gen 93150!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seal63 Posted September 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I certainly think dial and hands w/ vintage relume is cool. I love to be able to see that stuff in the dark. Also, Tribal, can you explain the flat top date wheel, I'd love to know more about that. Soon promise will add some pics about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Gorgeous! Enjoy it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Gorgeous, definitely a keeper. That caseback alone is a work of art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Well, Alberto, that just goes to show that the PMWF insert and the Ofrei pearl are a very good substitute for a gen insert. I think it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Congrats alberto, just came back from my holidays in Greece and this post caught my attention right away. You got a great looking 1665 which has been modded by one of the best modders i know . Wear it well. Carpe diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Looks good. A keeper for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$tingray Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Congrats seal, what a stunner! and great work from Tribal again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) That's a great looking watch, wear it in good health Edited September 5, 2009 by Oyster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Beautiful alberto. Another Tribalized masterpiece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I feel I am being pulled more and more to a vintage sea dwellers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Just lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 I feel I am being pulled more and more to a vintage sea dwellers..... Any vintage Rollie is as good They are all "Oyster" anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted September 5, 2009 Report Share Posted September 5, 2009 Wow, very nicely done! The research put into building one of these certainly makes this a fun hobby. Next, you'll be adding a gen 1570 to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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