Justasgood Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 What do you suppose happened to this case-back? And is this the right size to accept MBW dials? And I am still not convinced that this crown is Gen: Every crown I get from my watchmaker(New from Rolex) looks like these: Here is the Project I am working on for one of our members: And one I am trying to cobble together for your's truly to have at least 1 watch to wear: Still need a hollow link MBW 93150 bracelet......remember, I can get Gen Crowns/Tubes, Inserts, Crystals, springbars........Trade fodda Thanks, Kurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 The crown looks gen to me, it has the modern coronet correct for saphire subs. The other crowns are vintage and correct for the 1680. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Caseback suffered from a lose rotor natch. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I was not aware that Rolex made a model distinction for the Triplock crowns. All parts are 24-703 with no further designation. When my watchmaker orders inserts, Model(5513, 16610) and serial number are needed. For the crowns/tubes, it is simply 24-703. I have yet to receive any of these so called "newer" style crowns in over 4 years. All come from Rolex New in package. I will say that the back of the crown knurls on the crowns I get show the crimping as opposed to looking like a single piece of milled Stainless. The crown looks gen to me, it has the modern coronet correct for saphire subs. The other crowns are vintage and correct for the 1680. I agree on the internal damage, but look at the rim that threads into the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cats Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 @ Justagood, Is it a old or new MBW your working on at the moment ? That a real nice top hat you got there in the picture with the crown. I think it will look real nice on my 1680. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 @ Justagood, Is it a old or new MBW your working on at the moment ? That a real nice top hat you got there in the picture with the crown. I think it will look real nice on my 1680. Carpe Diem Cats Cats, It sure would look nice on your 1680........however, it belongs to the member that sent his pieces to me for assembly.....sorry :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Freddy, Shouldn't the middle crown(marked as a 702) have visible threads like the 700? It appears to be an older 703 like the ones I am getting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Shouldn't the middle crown(marked as a 702) have visible threads like the 700? Not to my knowledge. I read in someone's book that there is a 701, which may have 700-style threads, but I have never seen 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Not to my knowledge. I read in someone's book that there is a 701, which may have 700-style threads, but I have never seen 1. A 702 tube has the threads at the bottom near the case which would meann the Crown would nead the threads at the bottm of the crownn near the opening to engage them.....I'll take a picture shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I agree on the internal damage, but look at the rim that threads into the case. Oh yeah, WTF? Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Not to my knowledge. I read in someone's book that there is a 701, which may have 700-style threads, but I have never seen 1. Here is a 24-702 crown and tube (Aftermarket): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Kurt, I thought we dispelled the crown mystery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Kurt, I thought we dispelled the crown mystery? I thought so too....it's just that I have searched high and low both at my bench and past photos, and at my watchmaker's bench and stock......I just can't figure out why every crown I get is consistent in it's style of dots/Crown shape and the crimping that has always been a tell for me between Gen and Rep. crowns. The real issue is that the Crown/tube was represented as Genuine in a sale to a member here and along with other issues with case, I want to make sure the new owner of these parts understands what he got. I wiil dig through and find the crowns/Tubes bought as "Aftermarket" and do a comparison.........eerily similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This crown is gen: You and I both know that the only consistent thing with Rolex is their lack of consistency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 It could be your recieving NOS. Personally i like to older type coronet. Much more soul. The crimped crown while it does look good coronet wise, does smells fishy. Funny though, checked all my rep rolly crowns, and none is crimped, besides 1 rep gold tone datejust crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This crown is gen: You and I both know that the only consistent thing with Rolex is their lack of consistency Agreed with the appearence inconsistency......but the construction of the crown and the fact that only 1 O-ring can be used in the Tube (Gens have 2) just seem odd......dammit, I have to let it go......deep breaths.........aahhh, that's better :-) Thanks Sensei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 It could be your recieving NOS. Personally i like to older type coronet. Much more soul. The crimped crown while it does look good coronet wise, does smells fishy. Funny though, checked all my rep rolly crowns, and none is crimped, besides 1 rep gold tone datejust crown. The Gens are Crimped, the Reps are a single piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Old gens are crimped. New gens are not crimped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Old gens are crimped. New gens are not crimped. well my education continues......I guess I have a source for "Rare" Gen 703 crowns......bwahahahahahahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The style you have pictured are not rare by any means. Visit your local AD and check out the 7mm crowns on the sport models they have in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The style you have pictured are not rare by any means. Visit your local AD and check out the 7mm crowns on the sport models they have in stock Shhhhhh...of course they are rare..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This thread is uber-geek but a great source of info, thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Here is an update: the only "monocoque" style stainless crowns are 24-704 designated for the Yachtmaster. Now, Unless Rolex has started using the 24-704 crowns on all the dive watches or as the next Generation Trip-lock crowns, the 24-703 crown cunstruction is the "crimped" style. At the end of the day, my knowledge has been increased thanks to an awesome community an great friends. Pics of the 704 crown to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hmmm. That's odd. I've seen numerous 16600, 16610, 16520, 116520s, etc, etc. that have the crown without crimps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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