ubiquitous Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Ever have one of those days where things just don't go the way you had planned? Today was such a day, and despite some frustrating obstacles, things turned out... well, kind of okay. The watch in the following pictures was meant to be something else. Here's how it started life: Yup, that's my former MBW 1680. My initial intent was to build my Tudor Submariner from a completely different case, but the dial I received was too small to fit, and hence my dilemma. What to do? Well, not wanting to let something like this get in my way, I promptly tore open my MBW 1680, and found the dial to be a perfect fit for this case; I decided to use it. The following is my newly assembled Tudor Submariner 7928 consisting of: -New dial -Genuine Tudor hands (relumed) -Genuine T-19 -Genuine insert/acrylic pearl -ETA 2846 21600bph movement -MBW case -Aftermarket hollow link bracelet -MBW clasp with ungrooved fliplock fitted And, the finished product... So, it looks like I'm now the market for a new MBW 1680 to finish my other project Heehee. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700club Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 a thing of beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Ubi, that's awesome! We hardly ever see Tudors, let alone Tudor subs! That's some very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps01 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 nice one mate! I like it a lot. Looks like NOS, unlike my old fella... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Nice tudor Ubi, Love it LOVE TUDORS, can't wait for a decent rep to become available. Mine is in pretty good shape for a 25-30 daily wearer. IMHO Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks, gang! I appreciate the kind comments! This one is bitter sweet for me- I was planning to use the 1680 case for, well, a 1680, and the Tudor was going to get it's own case, built up from scratch. Anyhow... A temporary set back. Not a huge deal. It's funny... I initially set about wanting to build a nice Tudor Sub after seeing your guys' (being edge and RPS). The kicker for me was when RPS and I were discussing his before purchase. I was smitten by it's simplicity, and strong relation to the 5513. Plus, it's a watch that's not seldom seen, which really appealed to me. Think I will swap the bracelet out for a rivet band, like your's RPS. it looks especially nice with that combo! I'll post some pics of the case that I was going to use... Best regards, Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Randy, The riveted band is prolly the best option for sure, the folded bracelt on my tud is just a touch light for me, the riveted band I have on my 1680 is just the perfect weight for me. Good choice, lovely watch and look forward to seeing what you do when you get round to procuring a new 1680. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I know that you know ("Euno") I love it! These Tudors are fantastic watches. RPS's Tudor makes me wanna jump ship to Oz and attempt to outdrink him. Edge's Tudor makes me wanna slip into a wet rubber suit and join the French Navy. Ubi, your Tudor makes me wanna collapse hard onto my hardwood living room floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Euno, you know that I know you appreciate vintage crownies of all types! Thanks for the kind words!! Ubi, your Tudor makes me wanna collapse hard onto my hardwood living room floor. Errrr... I hope this is a good thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ssparky Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Here is my Old USN Tudor. The original owner said it came wothout a band whan he got it from small stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Interesting thread I much enjoyed reading all this vintage watch love and one thing is sure you guys are crasy for TUDOR Regards Gunnar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssparky Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Mine has a lot of history with it. It was given to me by the man that it was issued to when he graduated from UDT/R. That was the precursor of BUD/S, which is the training you first enjoy on the way to becoming a SEaL. This is my first attempt at a shadow box and is my office trash can shadow box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) Beautiful watch and fantastic work, Ubi! Call me silly but I prefer the Tudor version over the MBW 1680. Very nice Tudors gents. Folks seem to be collecting these fairly aggressively nowdays. Beatiful watches and not too many steps behind their ultra expensive famous vintage brothers. Jet Edited April 28, 2006 by Jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Thanks, again fellas! This Tudor was a lot of fun for me to build. I especially like that it's a little unique for a franken-rep. Not many Tudors out there! I've been watching the prices for genuine 7928's, 9401/0's and 79090's; they're all gaining in price! Still affordable, but it may not stay that way for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 WHA!? I thought that Tudor was on its way to me already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted April 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Actually, I was recently thinking of letting this one go... But, after giving it some thought, I don't think I could ever part with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hey Randy, What a beautiful piece of art. Now that's putting a watch together nicely. Am I jealous? YES! Great pics also... I love your work. Keep up the great sharing my friend. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Tudor is growing on me. Actually prefer it to the 5512, which I have. Great job on your Franken. It looks terrific. You're a talented guy. ]My Tudor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted May 10, 2006 Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Great project - once again... You always get to do the really neat and interesting stuff. Thanks for posting this, RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 LOL! Robi- Man, you are CRASY!! Rob/ZZ- Many thanks, my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Great Ubi Nice watch.....and agreat work do you have done I also like my gen one... Rg Tribal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 Tudor is nice...yours is in mint condition.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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