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tonyp1 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Avoid any 1680 unless its a MBW. To my knowledge there are no MBW 1680s available through vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 Avoid any 1680 unless its a MBW. To my knowledge there are no MBW 1680s available through vendors. Okey, but 1680 dont say me to much...sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Avoid any 1680 unless its a MBW. To my knowledge there are no MBW 1680s available through vendors. The new vintage submariner 1680 from Puretime is a pretty good platorm to start with and an excellent rep out of the box. In some ways its more accurate than the MBW. If you are looking for a comex watch then might i recommend the 5514 no date comex submariner.. Its a nice one to start with. If you want a Rolex wthout the comex logo then i would go for the 1680 vintage from Puretime for $199. ETA swiss movement, proper datewheel, proper bracelet and lug holes.. It depends what you want to spend? you can spend $200 or you can spend $1800 to get one (heavily modded) with a genuine rolex movement, dial, crown, bezel insert etc 5512, 5513, 5514 are non-date vintage subs 1680 is vintage sub with date 1665 is the vintage sea-dweller 16610 is the newer submariner with saphire crystal. dizz Edited August 5, 2010 by Dizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 The new vintage submariner 1680 from Puretime is a pretty good platorm to start with and an excellent rep out of the box. In some ways its more accurate than the MBW. If you are looking for a comex watch then might i recommend the 5514 no date comex submariner.. Its a nice one to start with. If you want a Rolex wthout the comex logo then i would go for the 1680 vintage from Puretime for $199. ETA swiss movement, proper datewheel, proper bracelet and lug holes.. It depends what you want to spend? you can spend $200 or you can spend $1800 to get one (heavily modded) with a genuine rolex movement, dial, crown, bezel insert etc 5512, 5513, 5514 are non-date vintage subs 1680 is vintage sub with date 1665 is the vintage sea-dweller 16610 is the newer submariner with saphire crystal. dizz Thanks dizz Well, if I find a really good one, I can put "alot" of money down As you can see from my sig, Im kinda into frankens Do you know where I can get a heavily modded one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 5512 = Chronometer spec Submariner - usually (but not always) has 4 lines of text in the bottom half of the dial 5513 = Non-chronometer spec Submariner - has 2 lines of text in the bottom half of the dial 5514 = 5513 made specifically for Comex - often (but not always) contains a Comex signature in the bottom half of the dial & (usually) a Helium exhaust valve in the side @ 9 o'clock (This is a gen-powered franken that I constructed a couple of years ago - it is not available from any rep seller) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 5512 = Chronometer spec Submariner - (usually (but not always) has 4 lines of text in the bottom half of the dial. 5513 = Non-chronometer spec Submariner - has 2 lines of text in the bottom half of the dial. 5514 = 5513 made specifically for Comex (often (but not always) contains a Comex signature in the bottom half of the dial (This is a gen-powered franken that I constructed a couple of years ago - it is not available from any rep seller) Thanks! This is whats so great about this forum :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I love my one, it just looks so 'right' on the wrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 I love my one, it just looks so 'right' on the wrist Which version is that? Where did you buy it? Whats the lugwidth? It look really really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member X Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 This one is one I bought off RolexAddict. He originally bought it from Josh http://www.1-pc8838.com/rlsv01103-vintage-...800-p-7808.html He then shaved the CGs, replaced and aged the bezel insert, drilled the lug holes, added gen spring bars, and relumed it A couple of his pics that are better than mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 5514 COMEX without the logo on the dial... But signed on the caseback... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedman Posted August 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Great pictures of a great watch Wear it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Stupid question, is there a "correct" 5513 dial to get for the 5513 Comex? Feet or meters first? E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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