sbl1984 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Hey all. Would it be possible to transform a PT 1665 into a 1680 Sub in terms of asthetic accuracy? Obviously, markings would be off, but is the case size, dial, and crystal diameter the same as to swap an MBW face and Clark's crystal onto PT's version? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 you will get a 1680 with a helium valve, which makes no sence in terms of accuracy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 You would also have to re-profile the lugs as they're too thick, new case back, new crystal, etc. Possible? Yes. Worth the time and effort? With that He Valve, I'd say no. It would be better to just get a 1680 and start with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 not possible.....everything is different including the caseback, lugs, hev value, and thicker bezel (to me is the biggest difference).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 MBW 1665 caseback fits fine on an MBW 5513/1680 case... Crystals swap, bezels swap with the correct retention ring... Absolutely is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 A Sub (1680) has a thinner case & bezel than a SD (1665), which negates any possibility of accuracy no matter what parts you are able to afix to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 You could buy an MBW 1680 case and a white 1680 dial, $165 + $65 + $20 to ship Swap in the PT 2846-2 movement and DW, use the hollow mid link 93150 and 580 end pieces and the PT bezel insert and for under $500, you'd have a very nice 1680. Putting in a crown and tube would up your costs, some more, but both watches could use a gen crown. With the MBW case, you'd also need to drill the lugholes larger. BTW, my watchmaker confirmed the PT 2846-2 is a 'Swiss' eta. He had to take my movement apart to find the screw that had come off one of the gears and stopped the movement DEAD. $40 later it's up an running again! I personally wouldn't build a Red Sub w/ an MBW dial because the 'Submariner' print is way too large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 The white 1680 MBK dials are hard to get. I am also looking for one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Doesn't Chris sell a white MBW dial ?? I thought he did at least a few months ago Carpe Diem Cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 BTW, my watchmaker confirmed the PT 2846-2 is a 'Swiss' eta. He had to take my movement apart to find the screw that had come off one of the gears and stopped the movement DEAD. $40 later it's up an running again! Glad to hear you got it running without unearthing any nasty (movement sourcing) surprises or too much (financial) pain. I personally wouldn't build a Red Sub w/ an MBW dial because the 'Submariner' print is way too large. Ditto that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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