Bazz Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 This weekend I was changing a few parts on my 1680 and thought I would take a few pics along the way. Heres how it started and with the new parts I didn't take any pics of how to take it apart as there are heaps of posts showing how to do it. Once it was apart I used a file on the crown guards and case edges to round them off a bit, I also drilled out the lug holes, then sanded the case and finally polished it with a dremmel. Note the groove on the top of the case for a gasket... I didn't have a gasket to fit but have some on order (part number 29-325-10) Comparing the crystals, new one is on the left. Comparing the inserts And the tubes, Unfortunately the gen tube was not a straight swap as on my 1665, so I may need to retap the case not sure yet but it is not installed at the moment. All back together, ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Excellent work! Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 It wish it could be so easy for me. I just dread the stem removal/insert - I have no confidence doing that after screwing up several movements trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDad22 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 First of.. congratulations :> excellent looking watch and you did awesome job with the mods. :> Enjoy Can you tell me about the sanding and polishing part? I've bought a dremel and some various sand paper but I haven't been able to bring back the finish you see on the side of the case ( which looks almost like chrome ). Maybe I'm not sanding long enough? I've got 60, 120, and 400 grit material.. I've used a dremel with polish pad and red / orange polish... also used brasso.. I'm trying to perfect this process and have yet to on a couple of older watches.. I've got a couple of MBW's coming that I want to make look as good as yours and others I have seen.. TY, MacDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Good stuff, Bazz! Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 @ MacDad22 Thanks for the compliment, as far as the case finishing I used the hand file to shape the crown guards and knock the edge of the lugs. When you drill the lug holes you will have to do a little work around the holes as they become slightly raised from drilling. I then sanded the case with normal sandpaper, 360 grit from memory. Once I was happy all the low spots or marks were gone I pulled out the dremel, set it to a low rev setting and polish with some polishing compound (red one from dremel). Thats about all I do and seem to work out ok for me, maybe try slowing down the dremel speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Looks great, nice work. You need a 3mm tap for the tube threads. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Great work.... I Love it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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