Jkay Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 So forum member w0lf posted a for-sale of this lovely aged franken, and within 9 minutes, I'd completed the sale .. I have had a vintage itch for months, and I still want a sweet Great White, but this did the trick .. Puretime White Sub 1680 Silver datewheel with open 6,9 & flattop 3s OEM Rolex Triplock 24-703 crown WSO990 triple gasket tube 24-7030 Clark 25-127 crystal Case milled & custom retention ring by JMB Low beat 21.6Kvph Swiss ETA2846 movement Lugs drilled and holes buffed out to simulate wear Heavily aged insert Aged bracelet and case Correct 580 endlinks I'm thinking of a lovely folded bracelet ... whats your opinion on this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btocamelo Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Any watch coming from w0lf is always top notch! From his posts on this and other forums, the guy truly is a stickler for details and perfection. I would buy any watch from him with my eyes closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Looks nice, only gen part is the crown? I have just found the trick of turning MBW crown down to simulate 702 crowns down to me it looks good like this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Looks nice, only gen part is the crown? Yes, for now. Give a guy a chance I only got it 2 days ago I was thinking of sending Zig an email, to see if he has time to do his famous tritium colored superlume + service and regulation on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Looking good Jkay! I saw that one briefly for sale! Nice pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 i lumed cat's 1680 (and all of mine) if you are in the eu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Oh. thank you FxrAndy, but I'm CONUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 No comments on the idea regarding one of Josh's new folded link bracelets for this watch? I like the look ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Wow, that's sweet J...she's a beaut!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks for all the kind words. Since I'm used to Steelfish/DSSD/BR 02 & 01, this thing with it's thin case and hollow mid-links feels lighter than a LifeSaver on my wrist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Very nice ! Good catch for sure. I would go for the folded...it's a real must for the 1680! As said in another thread, I wouldn't mind getting some input about the folded: "who has the best folded" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 nice watch ! makes me miss mine i guess its time for a new one is the datewheel stock from Puretime ? and where can i get the custom retention ring by JMB ? thanks !! Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Yes the datewheel is the stock, left-justified problem .. I have a PM into FxrAndy about this, regarding his superb replacement silver dw. Forum member JMB did all the casework for the original owner (w0lf) .. so you'd have to talk to him about cutting your case and rings and whatnot. And Stephane, I understand that Mary from Watch International can get the folded link bracelet from the new "1:1" Josh 1655 offering .. which many people say is quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks Jkay. I'll give a look at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Wow that watch looks good. I remember the old days when a 1680 with these specs would cost a $1000 to build LOL All you new guys have it sooooo easy now!! hahaha @fxr - I like what you did with the crown to make it look like the old style. Looks really good... did you do that by hand? Or dremel? Lathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 Wow that watch looks good. I remember the old days when a 1680 with these specs would cost a $1000 to build LOL lol... $1000 was just the dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 ha ha ha well i wasnt talking about one of YOUR super super gen frankens. To get an MBW, then add a gen crown, crystal, insert and vintagize the dial, add springbars etc etc, you would be $900 to $1000. But yes if you want a add a gen dial and gen movement and gen bracelet like how you build them, then they get REALLY pricey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Very nice piece. Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Wonder where this watch is today, almost 2 years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 It's on a NATO on my wrist, of course! I swapped the bracelet onto an MBK 1665 Franken I commissioned from Highoeyazmuhdee. It still runs like a top and is my most comfortable watch. Thanks for the awesome built, W0lf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w0lf Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Cool, wear it in good health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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