what2 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 still after a decent, $200 or so 5513/5512, been told that the trusty is not up to par. Another was suggested that was much closer to reality case wise but it had a 369 dial which I do not want. What are the suggestions as to the best band for the buck 5513 wise? I don't mind changing inserts, and I have a spare rolex crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaPOFL Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 how about Josh.. they all pretty much have the same things. if you can get a MBW then that's thebest... post up a WTB... maybe someone has it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I just dropped Narikaa a PM and he is going to MBW next week to get me a 5513 too. So I would say just jump on the train ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 You wont get an MBK for $200 especially with gen ETA my last order of inventory from MBK also cost a bit more since the store owner is also raising prices and blaming it on the Euro. So if you want a complete running MBK expect to pay $350 w/ Gen ETA i'd also advise against complete running watches from them since ive fixed my share of 5513s from them where the crown wont pull to the time setting posistion because they modify the Gen movements and i personally have to unmodify them with parts or they wont catch and jam up. Theyve also been known to throw in a seagul movement and call it a gen ETA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Theyve also been known to throw in a seagul movement and call it a gen ETA Thats not very good... Have they even had gen ETA movements in them lately? I heard they were all copy ETA's now anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted August 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 same thing I was thinking, seems like I spend $180 or so and know what I am getting is 5512ish, or spend a bunch more and have no idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Thats not very good... Have they even had gen ETA movements in them lately? I heard they were all copy ETA's now anyways. I demand they open them and check in store, the shop owner who knows my buyer by now expects this and has them preopened for my inspection (by proxy). if you ever find yourself in MBK avoid the shopowners sister, she WILL yell at you for trying to inspect your preordered inventory. Out of my last few shipments all have been GEN ETA except 2 pieces which i(my buyer) caught in store, one was a clone and the other a seagul. to date all the no date models have had the time setting bug where it will not pull out into the time setting position. ive had to decase the modified no date movement and "un" modify them, they may appear to set in store and for a week after you get them but they eventually jam up unless fixed preemptively. worst case you have to file through the crown stem to release it. this is just my personal experience over the last few months of buying several pieces of inventory, im not sure if the most recent batch of movements are only effected by this or what. regardless MBK is becoming marginless to resell, and the cases arent anywhere near perfect either, some exciting things *might* be happening in 2011 with regards to affordable vintage cases and accuracy that's all i will say for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 ooooh we like a good mystery .........but please don't make us all wait that long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexious Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have just placed my order with Narikaa for the 5513. In response to my inquiry as to any additional charges required for a gen ETA based on my understanding that they now all have Asian ETA copies Reg replied as follows: "No He now ONLY has ETAs in the retro subs (hiked his prices during my last trip due to this)" That is encouraging and if true justifies the added cost. In any event, I have tried many of the other vintage reps and I can say that NONE matches the build quality of the MBK/MBW. I now have DRSD, SRSD, GWSD, 1680 White and soon the 5513....too bad no vintage GMT with small triangle hand.....yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have just placed my order with Narikaa for the 5513. In response to my inquiry as to any additional charges required for a gen ETA based on my understanding that they now all have Asian ETA copies Reg replied as follows: "No He now ONLY has ETAs in the retro subs (hiked his prices during my last trip due to this)" That is encouraging and if true justifies the added cost. In any event, I have tried many of the other vintage reps and I can say that NONE matches the build quality of the MBK/MBW. I now have DRSD, SRSD, GWSD, 1680 White and soon the 5513....too bad no vintage GMT with small triangle hand.....yet. thats the other thing about MBK, ALWAYS a tall tale to share about why prices are increasing. i wouldnt take their word for anything, seeing is believing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 so I have come full circle... back to a trusty 5512? Or is a there a closer to reality version for about the same amount money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 26, 2010 Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 The good thing about those trusty subs are that they take a gen crystal. My comex 5514 started out as one of these from about 4 years ago and has the correct thickness. Most of the new 5514 reps use the thicker seadweller case instead of the sub case... prob because the 1665 case already has the valve installed... Anyways, the crown guards on these really suck and take a lot of work to get right.. the case hole is already the right size for a gen tube so its an easy swap out to install a gen 24-703. I think the mbw's have nicer dials. I think you would get a better watch from Puretime. For $200 you get a better overall watch and also gen ETA 2846 that is closer to the gen beat rate, proper silver datewheel and im sure also a better crystal. The dome on this 5514 was horrible and not even close to the right shape. CHeck out the puretime website and have a look at the vintage submariners. Im going to order a couple of these next week hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2 Posted August 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2010 The puretime 5514's are nice, though I am still leaning more towards a 5512-13 style. Thinking that trusty may be the way to go and live with the known issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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