ShawnBeever Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Finished this 1665 last night and I am quite pleased with it, it’s built up from MBW 1665 Case, lugs drilled, CG’s reworked. MBW dial ETA 2846 Gen Triplock and Cousins tube Clarke Super dome Bezel insert and pearl from a PT 1665 which also provided the movement Hollow mid link bracelet not sure of the source. The hands are a mixed bag to produced a none matching hands, dial combination like you see on many gens. Has passed the hand to the bottom of the fish tank test, so no doubt its good for 600m. Still need a decent date wheel, I have about half a dozen date wheels with better fonts but the alignment is off on all of them, a non centred date drives me nuts . I picked this date disc one because it has the best alignment, get in touch if you have something better. Also looking for a GW case back rather than the Red type fitted at the moment. Seen here joining the collection with a couple of other bits and pieces . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Nice! I love the crown.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Nice job, Shawn! Interesting combination of MBW and PT parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Looks good i have a silver date wheel overlay if you need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Great looking watch you got there. Personally i think you should give the gen t39 a try. Wear it well. Cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Your hard work shows , but I think you need a better insert/pearl . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnBeever Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Your hard work shows , but I think you need a better insert/pearl . You may be right the PT pearl is a bit smaller than the standard, it is nicely aged though which doesn't show up so well in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Very nice. Look into a Yuki insert/pearl possible. Even sourcing a gen lumi insert might be an option, as that is what you would get from a servicing. Question, how well did the Clark fit on the MBW case? Also, there are various MBW cases, do you remember the SN:? Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnBeever Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Very nice. Look into a Yuki insert/pearl possible. Even sourcing a gen lumi insert might be an option, as that is what you would get from a servicing. Question, how well did the Clark fit on the MBW case? Also, there are various MBW cases, do you remember the SN:? Looking good. SN 5790768. IMO the Clark Superdome fits perfectly. Reasonably tight fit on the case but can be pushed on by hand and the retaining ring can be pushed on with out using a press. I used a plastic ruler and worked my round putting a bit of weight on it. I have got a crystal press but prefer the ruler method because you can see whats going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Fxrandy's datewheel fits very well in the date window. So I would suggest getting one from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnBeever Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Fxrandy's datewheel fits very well in the date window. So I would suggest getting one from him. Have now ordered a date wheel of Fxrandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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