d-rock Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I'm curious...while most of us know that a couple members can still source the MBW's, does anyone know of a source to the discontinued Noob Factory Rollie reps. I know they both come from very different areas but if the MBW's can still be had, perhaps (somehow) the Noobs can too. I'm specifically seeking a Black EXP II 16570. Any help/info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 The proper black EXP2 from the Noobfactory has been discontinued for years. The MBW's are still in production, but the factory is just on "vacation" for a few more weeks. Trying to find a long time discontinued watch is not impossible, but its going to be difficult. Maybe contact someone like Mary or Hont who live right by the watch markets and are willing to search for you. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Try bklm1234- he's still doing the new ceramic 116610 I believe which is from the noobfactory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Awhile ago I contacted bklm about a white Exp II and he couldn't help me, not sure about the black dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks for all the info, guys. I've contacted BK...no go.Reg is in Bankok at the moment and I'm all set on a MBW (16610) I will see what Hont is capable of doing...may I ask who Mary is ??? I'm not really familiar with all the dealers....but I will say this. Connie at King Watches is a very honost dealer. I emailed her regarding my needs and while she has a GREAT looking Black EXP II, it simply doesn't have the dimensions I'm needing and she told me as much...instead of still trying to sell me one. Dizzy...you seem to know the exact EXP II I need. There ARE lots of great looking ones out there but I need "that" Noob for a planned project...it's the only one that has the dimesions under the bezel that I need. Otherwise, Ms. Connie would have my money as soon as the CNY Holidays are over. IF ANYONE RUNS ACROSSED A "GOOD" NOOB FACTORY BLACK EXP II PLEASE LET ME KNOW. Thanks guys. Edited January 18, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Try bklm1234- he's still doing the new ceramic 116610 I believe which is from the noobfactory. Thanks Alligoat...but only the Noob Explorer II will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 which 16610 you getting? A serial, M, or Z? be certain you specify there are cosmetic differences, and perhaps quality differences depending on their true origin. the Taiwan factory may have a better 16610 at this point and thats what BKs using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 It's not a M as there is no rehaut engraving. Though I failed to inquire as to what series this replicates. Here are a few pics of it. Thoughts/opinions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Whats the serial number on the other side. Rehaut looks a little wokky. Thats weird... and the bezel is different from my MBW16610. Mine might be a gen bezel on it though. I cant remember. Its definately not this bezel though. This one looks like a 16600 bezel or something. Where is this one sourced from? If its from a member, where did they get it from? Maybe this is a newer version than mine. There were Cartel copies of some of the MBW's out a couple years ago. They arnt the same. No idea how to distinguish one of them though. You would have to search the forum and see what info is there. For info on the Noob EXP2, look at By-tors watch reviews. The EXP2 is one of his favorite watches, and most accurate EXP2 rep ever made. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Agree with Dizzy it doesn't look like a MBW to me either. This is how a MBW SUB should look like ( after some serious modding by Omega ) Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Damn bro that looks good... Yes your rehaut it right. What dial is that? Is that a gen dial?? Looks pretty damn good. Looks a lot like mine.. I was going to put it up for sale, but never did. Not sure if i want to part with it yet. Its too nice of a watch to let go of. I really love it. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 @ dizz, it's the latest WM9 dial and hands that i bought from BK. Before it had a Noob dial but this one is more accurate and has much better lume ( still not perfect but ... ) Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 nice! Mine has the Noobfactory dial and datewheel. Your dial is much nicer. That is by far the best rep 16610 dial I have seen. If you can source one of those, then I wouldnt bother getting a gen dial. This one is good enough for sure dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Shoot BK a PM maybe he can still get the dial and hands . Also the new datewheel from WM9 should be better then the one i have in. But comes a time that you have to stop modding otherwise your getting to close to the gen price. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 BK said he had 20 dials left that he was going to use in the first 20 of the new 16610 he is building. And they will only be sold to returning customers as a first come, first serve basis. No WM9 parts are available anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) tis NO "MBK". even the clasp is disturbingly wrong. hope you didnt pay mbk prices. the mbk 16610 (from my collection) im going to buy another one soon from MBK, this time an A serial build. Dizzy how old is yours? MBK is an odd place run by even odder people. there is a procedure for getting exactly what you have in mind from them as there is so much variation is what they carry (many different tiers including junk), and even then you have to QC by means of them even opening the case back in the store (which theyll refuse to do, but have done). Edited January 19, 2011 by highoeyazmuhudee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 (edited) I'm beginning to see how the lack of photography skills and various lighting sources can take a perfectly sloped and shiny rehaut and give it a seriously "wokky" looking rehaut. Edited January 19, 2011 by d-rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Damn bro that looks good... Yes your rehaut it right. What dial is that? Is that a gen dial?? Looks pretty damn good. Looks a lot like mine.. I was going to put it up for sale, but never did. Not sure if i want to part with it yet. Its too nice of a watch to let go of. I really love it. dizz I gotta say I see no difference in the rehaut slope of your than the slope of the one in the pics I posted. better lighting, better sphoto skills...yes...difference in slope...I don't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I gotta say I see no difference in the rehaut slope of your than the slope of the one in the pics I posted. better lighting, better sphoto skills...yes...difference in slope...I don't see it. its definitely different than the ones Chris was getting when i ordered mine over the couple years he was around. like i was saying about MBK if you go there and order a 1680 youre not getting what youre expecting, you have to explicitly tell them what you want exactly and expect, even then when they make it for you (as it takes time for them to procure it) its of lower quality example, and they'll firmly state this is it when its not. you tell them you dont want the catalog or street stuff, and price is not the issue. serial numbers are also very helpful as they can order based off that and its a good measure of what youve got in your hands. ignore the polex stuff, in fact some of the best 16610s from there didnt even say polex on the lugs but rather inside the caseback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-rock Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 This actually belonged to another member who bought it new a few years back and never did anything with it...unsized, unworn and unmodded. I'm not exactly certain of the different "variation" though this is said to be a MBW, not a MBK. Perhaps you're suggesting they're the same ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgking Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 highoeyazmuhudee, regarding the MBK shop, I have been there several times in an attempt to purchase something (I live & work here), and the guy is just such a [censored]-[censored]-slimeball, that each time I just walk. I have lived here too long to trust any Chinese-Thai's. I love the way he says "EEEEEH TAAAAAH" for ETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Actually in one of your pics the rehaut looks good. Sometimes if you take a pic with the lens to close to the watch, you will get that wok effect for some reason. Keep the camera back further and zoom in a little if you need to. Other than the rehaut, that bezel is different from mine. Yours is thicker and different outer edge. My bezel notches go further down the sides and almost touch that lower ridge. I dont know if mine is correct or not. Too small to see anyways. @Highoey - I bought mine years ago off another member, what was already the second owner. Mine is the first MBW16610 I believe which is supposed to have the best bezel.. who knows. Also... original name MBW or nickname as it was "Maria(s) best watch", Then after Maria vanished and other dealers started selling it, it became know as the MBK because its based in the MBK shopping center. Any of us older members will always refer to it as MBW because thats what it originally was refered to as. @ d-rock - Your watch looks pretty good. We're not slamming it or anything.. Just pointing out some differences between a couple confirmed MBW;s from the past. Maybe they used some different parts at the factory who knows. Just need to put a gen size crown on there and you will have a nice 16610 rep. These are as good as the WM9. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 highoeyazmuhudee, regarding the MBK shop, I have been there several times in an attempt to purchase something (I live & work here), and the guy is just such a [censored]-[censored]-slimeball, that each time I just walk. I have lived here too long to trust any Chinese-Thai's. I love the way he says "EEEEEH TAAAAAH" for ETA. you think he's bad? try meeting his sister, dont even attempt to conduct business on that day, she will banish you. that store has a very odd backwards way of conducting business, when all the tourists left the area due to instability from the red shirts they jacked up their prices sky high to cover their potential losses, they have no concept of supply and demand and are opportunistic feeders, they say "eee tah" you always say "show me the movement" theyll protest, but low and behold its a poorly assembled seagul inside being sold at eta prices. I believe i have developed the best rapport i can with the shop keeper, who claims to not even be the boss despite the store being named after him. he knows what i expect of him when my minions come around, and you know what, i havnt had a seagul movement since, ive [censored] him off so much with demanding a visual inspection of the inside case that he knows not to mutually waste time with anything other than an ETA well thats my little story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 So you should eat a bowl of ground glass before you go, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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