I need some sub rep expertise

[preacher62]

Almost one year ago I came by this TT sub for very little money. It was almost new and I don't really like TT subs that much. It had a gen ETA 2836 on board and that is why I bought it. I re-purposed the ETA to an LV that I built. Well... I drug this stuff out today and began looking at it. I noticed that the bezel click is a dull, quiet click, not rep-like. I removed the bezel and to my surprise the bezel assembly is of gen-like construction...with the little click spring and all. Sooooo...I got to looking at the rest of it.

The bracelet is quite nice for a rep. it appears to be 14K wrapped, not 18K plated. It has a large sealing ring, like my MBK or a WM9 and not like the lower end reps. The case back has that "shitenerrand" stuff like my MBK, althought the engraving between the lugs is correct. 16610 all over which should be 16613, but can't help that.

It appears to have a nice dial...you tell me. I didn't shoot the dwo, but it is champagne and the font is superb. Case has a very gen-like case tube.

Better than average coronet on the clasp. (Sorry for the pic)

Here's the real kicker, I think. The case is virtually identical to my MBK. The SS part is exact...even the CGs are identical. It could have been knocked out of the same mold.

What do you think...I didn't pay much for this. Could it be an MBK TT?

Thanks to all for all you do.

Mike

Edited April 6, 2010 by preacher62

[alligoat]

Looks like an MBW/MBK to me. Just out of curiosity, what is the serial number?

[preacher62]

S/N is F845633. Fourth position looks like a 5 but is a little squirelly.

Thanks for reply. I've had this for a year thought it was junk. I want to put a croc band on it. Then if it ever fades or wears I can by another bezel ring...if it's MBK.

MT

[By-Tor]

I have reviewed the MBK TT Sub here.

Maybe the pics help.

[alligoat]

I would think the bezel would hold up fairly well- it doesn't get that much use.

My Euromariner is similar- MBW/MBK case, close to gen bezel construction. I can't remember if it says Orig Polex Design between the lugs on mine. Mine is the V3 w/ lugholes and an A S/N.

[preacher62]

Thanks, very much, to both of you. I will review that article. I'm kind of excited by this.

MT