Star69 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Frank Thanks this is a great review with lots of info. Can I ask you mentioned a few posts ago that "standard sub crown fits on the tube" but then I think you have changed the tube - was this to fit a smaller crown or did the gen crown not fit? If you did change the tube what did you use and was it a straight swap or a machining job? the stock 7mm modern Submariner crown fits without changing the tube - but i used the 703 with is a bit smaller - this one doesn't fit for the new tube you have to remove the old crown - mile the case a bit that the new tube sits correct on the case and retap. and here are the last pics - i promise cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasf2002 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 the stock 7mm modern Submariner crown fits without changing the tube - but i used the 703 with is a bit smaller - this one doesn't fit for the new tube you have to remove the old crown - mile the case a bit that the new tube sits correct on the case and retap. and here are the last pics - i promise cheers, Frank Understand - thanks for the info on that. New Pics look really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 and here are the last pics - i promise cheers, Frank Ha ha ha Frank - great result and great value.............love these latest pictures. That two tone kind of sets them in the 60's/70's time era I can now understand why you have had no time to go to the post office this past week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Here is mine... http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=129388 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 so i was comparing the cg with a mbw version and noticed this version was shorter no? am i wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I think they are a bit short but that is made worse by the huge crown that is fitted as standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tgchrono2 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 IS THIS A MODDED ONE ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Yep It is modded one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0digy30 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Freddy, the CG's look nice there. Have that over-polished look from years of TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Freddy, the CG's look nice there. Have that over-polished look from years of TLC. Thanks man. Yea I love it and I haven't even seen it in person. I am pretty sure I will like it even more when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonporsche Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 very cool mir36 ! BK crown should fit on the rep tube - for my new crown today a new tube was needed 7030 tube for 703 crown vs MBW CGs : i love the result - esp that there is not a single gen part on the watch cheers, Frank Yuki has a 7mm used gen crown and tubes for sale on his site for $60 are these the correct ones? If so they seem cheaper that I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TgfRulez Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 And what about the 5514 Comex case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I still think the cg is too short compared to the mbw.. Even if you were to get a small crown.. Its still too small.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonporsche Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I still think the cg is too short compared to the mbw.. Even if you were to get a small crown.. Its still too small.. Your right, but for the money it's affordable modding especially for beginners like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Yeah your right can't go wrong for 100 buck for a gen like bezel and be able to fit a T crystal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 as for the crown : i find $60 a little expensive i just bought a used one from ebay for $20 shipped - you don't need a tube for modern 7mm crowns. all you need is patience and a sniper program the CGs : they are shorter than MBW - yes - but not sooo short, they are very curved on top which let them look even smaller. on the wrist however - the look ok imho. i would not shave them from the inside and i did not much on the outside - wanted to keep as much material as possible ... the CGs on the MBW are much more work - i had to shave them a lot on the inside and on the outside. compared to the MBW you have the same gen like construction, gen modern 7mm crowns fit on the tube, the bracelet has hollow middle links, bezel insert and dial is nicer. BUT CGs looks better after mods on the MBW ..... which will cost you $$$ to get it nice. cheers, Frank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnipz Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Whats the measurement on the dial on joshs 5513, its not another 28mm one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Certainly agree with Frank on the CG - I think the round shape , curved from the bezel causes them to look visually smaller. They are short and as supplied dont look at all good in my opinion. but with a little rework and a decent crown.............. The inside face rework on the sample shown here looks much better - I guess a 702 crown would really set them off - but that will cost more than the watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonporsche Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Do you think this vintage crown would have been on the gens and would it fit? it's dimensions are: 5,30D x 5,60H mm [1 inch = 25.4 mm]. 'D' refers to the crown's diameter [from one side of the circle to the other side of the circle]. 'H' refers to the crown's height [from the bottom of the crown to the top of the crown; i.e. from where it screws to the stem to the top of the logo side]. The tap dimension is 0.90mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Do you think this vintage crown would have been on the gens and would it fit? it's dimensions are: 5,30D x 5,60H mm [1 inch = 25.4 mm]. 'D' refers to the crown's diameter [from one side of the circle to the other side of the circle]. 'H' refers to the crown's height [from the bottom of the crown to the top of the crown; i.e. from where it screws to the stem to the top of the logo side]. The tap dimension is 0.90mm no - looks like a GMT crown 2me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Is it possible to take out the crown and stem, and using a Dremmel reduce the size of the crown? Does the internal thread go all the way inside the crown? If you could do this then would the stem need to be shortened? Kind regards, Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I recieved my 5512 and 1680 from Josh yesterday.. WooHoo! These vintage subs are the sole reason I got into reps in the first place(although I have 9 other reps before these two..lol) I really like the look and form. I've been collecting parts and researching and reading all I can on mods for these. Last night I opened the 5512 to grease seals and noticed two things.. 1. My LG openall 29.5 die was a bit small for the caseback. It fits the standard current range cases pefectly. Are the vintage cases a different size? 2. I've seen gen rolex movements that have the metalic marroon wheel, this movement has a light pink wheel..interesting anyway...I'm excited to start on this! Thanks to all for the help and knowledge that's givin freely here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tghodin Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 Only for me that the Bezel is kinda loose? I dont need any tool to take it off, while ofc it doesnt fall of of itself... Is it per gen or im unlucky? However, im in love with the look of this model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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