pbe2410@wanadooadsl.net Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Several days ago I opened a thread asking if selling my MBW EOD and getting a new Cartel second at 12 was a good idea As usual there were almost as answer as member answer, so I decided to go on my own and this is the result MBW EOD Cartel EOD Cartel one is on an authentic crocodrile strap custom made for my MBW by jakobs, spanish strapmaker Both are stunning pieces out of the box, Of course MBW has seconds at nine which is a big flaw and little diferences on the dial (please pay atention to the logo and date font for example) Talking about the case, bezel is different as well as rubber ring, this is thicker on the cartel one. Position of pushers is as well a little bit dferent between both of them Taken a glance to the back we discover new differents that support the Cartel one Engraving is not black on the MBW and legend is diferent as well, none of them is correct but the Cartel one is closer MBW Cartel So I finnally decided to conserve my new Cartel EOD and probably will sell the MBW. My Cartel is now on a Piragna Kevlar strap and let me say it is a killer....Anyway I must say de MBW is a classic and a overall well made piece Making in this way now I am sure I am right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverworn Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 perfect decission!! i gave mine mbw awy for the cartel verion eather.. the missing marker @ twelf and zhe wrong subdail was the point for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Great comparison! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Man.. gotta get me one of those..gret choice.. the Cartel ships form within the EU.. which is good for the members there, in Countries where customs is a problem.. I didn't know Josh was set up for this ..just an fyi for our EU members.. AC/Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Sorry...what Cartel does mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonicpath Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 If you want to sale your MBW EOD, I'm interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 WOW!!! I tried on a MBW EOD at the MBK stall and was very impressed. Now that I've seen your side-by-side, I'm SOLD! Thanks for the comparison...I will finally add the EOD to my collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great review.....the differences are minor but I own both watches as well and find the MBW in finish nearer to the real deal. For that wrong caseback on your MBW....you got a PM to solve this flaw. Theo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjoer Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 On the MBW dial the 2 is out of place. So from the pictures the Cartel is a clear winner. But often holding the watch demonstrates things which are not so noticeable on a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1FAN Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Thanks for the thread it was very informative... I just picked up a Nylon EOD strap from another member and the EOD from TT. This will be my Weekend shooting range watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The missing index marker at the 12 o'clock on the MBW was a deal breaker for me....Nahpiek needs to get that part fixed....i could live with the secs at 9 and maybe the dial spacing but in the end I went with the Cartel version...easily had on the 3rd floor in MBK.... And the Nylon/Kevlar EOD strap from Luca is a must! and thanks for the write up! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdigi Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 The missing index marker at the 12 o'clock on the MBW was a deal breaker for me....Nahpiek needs to get that part fixed....i could live with the secs at 9 and maybe the dial spacing but in the end I went with the Cartel version...easily had on the 3rd floor in MBK.... And the Nylon/Kevlar EOD strap from Luca is a must! and thanks for the write up! cheers Great post. Is there a way to add the missing marker? I bought the MBW when it first came out and am in the same boat as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'm a happy camper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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