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Rolex Subs- New (16610) And Old (1680)


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Profile mug shots

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Genuine inserts- New vs. Old pearls

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On the wrist

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Diver's extensions

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A fun pair to have.

Thanks for looking...

R

Hey Ubiquitious,

I would love to have a pair like yours. Mine 1665 is comming from george. Would you mind telling me how much would it cost to make them like that? and who could do the job?

Thanks

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Hmmm... Cost to build is one of those difficult factors, as availability of parts is always an unknown, and the cost of such parts varies between whom you purchase from, and where said parts are sourced. Of course, another large factor in the equation is the cost of labor. If you can do this work yourself, you can cut out a large portion of the cost right there. Parts will run you plenty as it is.

To give you a very quick run down on what a typical cost might be for a 1665:

-MBW vintage watch $300 - $400 US

-Genuine T-39 flat crystal $100 US

-Genuine bezel insert $130 US

-Genuine Crown (new) $70 US; (used) as low as $15 US

-Genuine Tube (new) $50 US; Aftermarket Tube (new) $20 US

-Genuine Springbars $20 US

-Genuine End Links $75 US

-ETA 2846 to correct the beat $70 - $100 US

-Hollow link Oyster (gen) $800 US; (rep) $50 - $80 US

Again, these are mid to high prices to be expected if casually shopping around. Some parts are incredibly difficult to source, like the bezel inserts. True genuine vintage NOS inserts with the acrylic pearl are no longer available. I wish I still had my old stash...

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Hmmm... Cost to build is one of those difficult factors, as availability of parts is always an unknown, and the cost of such parts varies between whom you purchase from, and where said parts are sourced. Of course, another large factor in the equation is the cost of labor. If you can do this work yourself, you can cut out a large portion of the cost right there. Parts will run you plenty as it is.

To give you a very quick run down on what a typical cost might be for a 1665:

-MBW vintage watch $300 - $400 US

-Genuine T-39 flat crystal $100 US

-Genuine bezel insert $130 US

-Genuine Crown (new) $70 US; (used) as low as $15 US

-Genuine Tube (new) $50 US; Aftermarket Tube (new) $20 US

-Genuine Springbars $20 US

-Genuine End Links $75 US

-ETA 2846 to correct the beat $70 - $100 US

-Hollow link Oyster (gen) $800 US; (rep) $50 - $80 US

Again, these are mid to high prices to be expected if casually shopping around. Some parts are incredibly difficult to source, like the bezel inserts. True genuine vintage NOS inserts with the acrylic pearl are no longer available. I wish I still had my old stash...

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Sorry, WHERE is possible to but MBW vintage and parts ? Thanks

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Hey Ubiquitious, any chance I could bother you to take straight-on shots of those so I can get a better picture of the date magnifiers on each?

How are these?

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I'll get you a better shot of the 1680, as I realize it's not the best. For now... Here is my old MBW 1680 with the exact same crystal to give you an idea of the mag power...

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UBI you & tribal gots to have the best rolex collection on the forum :thumbsupsmileyanim:

i didnt know that the ETA 2846 could be a direct swap for eta 2826 :g: hmmmmmmmmmm maybe that will be my next project :)

Only difference is one or two escapement wheels (and lack of 4 jewels).

I had a rep with that movement in it, and I purchased a 2824 to replace it. Instead of replacing the whole movement, I swapped parts. So I probably still have the old wheels and parts. The rest of the movement is virtually the same.

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To give you a very quick run down on what a typical cost might be for a 1665:

-MBW vintage watch $300 - $400 US

-Genuine T-39 flat crystal $100 US

-Genuine bezel insert $130 US

-Genuine Crown (new) $70 US; (used) as low as $15 US

-Genuine Tube (new) $50 US; Aftermarket Tube (new) $20 US

-Genuine Springbars $20 US

-Genuine End Links $75 US

-ETA 2846 to correct the beat $70 - $100 US

-Hollow link Oyster (gen) $800 US; (rep) $50 - $80 US

Very useful for my mbw 1680 project. Thanks Ubiquitous!

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