MacDad22 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Does anyone know how hard or if it's even possible to put a genuine OEM dial into an MBW 1680 Red Sub? I found one for a little under $200 but I'm worried that with the different movements that it would now work. The genuine dial has been refinished but still is aged. Here is a pic of the dial being offered. ALso if anycan confirm if they notice this might not be an genuine dial Thanks, MacDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Where is the Ubi Doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 A gen 1680 dial will fit, but there are 2 modifications needed: 1) The diameter of the genuiner dial needs to be trimmed down slightly, as it is just a bit too large to fit in the case. 2) Dial feet need to be removed completely. Oddly enough, the genuine Sea-Dweller dials are a drop in replacement for the 1665. They do not to be trimmed (only the 1680's). Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwai02 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I think the MBW dial is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I think the MBW dial is good enough. If comparing to the pic of the dial posted in the original post, then yes. The MBW dial is certainly better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDad22 Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 So the back of the dial says "Singer" on it so I'm guessing it's MBW dial instead of a genuine. Who knows? MacDad What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Well, there are two types of 'SINGER' dials... MBW 'SINGER': And genuine 'SINGER' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 look at the "r" at the end of submariner.....looks like he's trying to run away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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