tabularasa415 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ok guys, so you probably can guess as to where I sourced this watch... I knew I was buying a beautiful piece, but I would like to ask the professionals what exactly I've got here, as I'm not as well versed as some. What mods do you suspect I have here, and what, if any do you recommend I do? All comments/compliments etc. are welcome. Now, on to the photos... enjoy! By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 And of course, the wristies!!! By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 By tabularasa415 at 2011-04-07 So, there she is. My DRSD. ::big 'ole grin:: What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Don't know much about the mods.....but that crystal!!!!!!! Soooo awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) me likey! I think I can only get a new MBW 1665 now anyways. I don't know of the differences between the new and old...is there a difference? Edited April 7, 2011 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) M8 this one is unmodded if you ask me! Mods you should do is. Shaving crown gards New insert Drilling 2mm lughols to fitt gen 2mm springbars Vintage lume the dial and hands Putt in a gen crown and tube Remove the paint from casback He valv mod Thats about it to get it perfect, much time and mony but well worth it good luck. Edited April 7, 2011 by Zeleni Kukuruz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Does anyone know what year they switched from "Orig Polex Design" to "Registered Design." I was under the impression that all MBWs had POLEX on them but I just checked my strapped collection and half say Polex - including my Milgaus, and half say "Registered Design." One of the last things I got from MBW is the 1665 Case Set that they sent me directly - it says "Registered Design." I gotta say, I like that much better since "POLEX" is a certain "tell." When they made the switch, does anyone know if there were any other improvements? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 She looks bone stock to me, but the insert has been slightly "flattened" so it sits lower against the crystal, leaving a slight vertical lip. Verrrrrrrrry nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Does anyone know what year they switched from "Orig Polex Design" to "Registered Design." I was under the impression that all MBWs had POLEX on them but I just checked my strapped collection and half say Polex - including my Milgaus, and half say "Registered Design." One of the last things I got from MBW is the 1665 Case Set that they sent me directly - it says "Registered Design." I gotta say, I like that much better since "POLEX" is a certain "tell." When they made the switch, does anyone know if there were any other improvements? Bill I think they change it maybe two years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think they change it maybe two years ago. That could be about right, but I think it must have been a little more than that because I don't think I have bought anything from MBW for closer to three years. How do you like them with straps? Genuine stingray with the best stainless deployment straps I could source. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 What ever you have there, you have a fantastic looking piece that with a few minor mods will take it to the next level in a big way! Definitely get the CG's shaved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 How do you like them with straps? Genuine stingray with the best stainless deployment straps I could source. I'll take the one next to the right. You know the address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATEspo Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 :bounce: That is awesome! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Bill m8, not much style But you have the largest mbw and tw rolex collection i have ever seen i dont think anyone can beat you there, crazy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I'll take the one next to the right. You know the address. Damn, tou got good eyes - I had to go back to the original, (huge) pic, crop that one and fit to page - my old eyes ain't what they wuz! Since it's you, and I know how you like to age watches with a hammer and bleach, I'd have to price it accordingly - say $2500. That's more than fair. Original unmodded MBWs fly "off the shelf" at $600 That stingray band and deployment clasp is expensive - say $100 You're too far away to drive and I only fly first class - say $1200 I'd have to ship my gun separately - say $70 FedEx shipping the watch - say $30 Stress factor - $500 ; ) Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Bill m8, not much style But you have the largest mbw and tw rolex collection i have ever seen i dont think anyone can beat you there, crazy!!! LOL - It is amazing to me that the TW Bests didn't go first day. To tell you the truth, even if I sold a dozen more than went so far, I think I'd still have the largest MBW/TW collection around! I definitely went WAY over board back in the day! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I'd have to ship my gun separately - say $70 No need to bring one, I have plenty for your enjoyment. How about a .44 Redhawk? Like you, I miss my old MBWs too. But my aim is improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Damn, tou got good eyes - I had to go back to the original, (huge) pic, crop that one and fit to page - my old eyes ain't what they wuz! Since it's you, and I know how you like to age watches with a hammer and bleach, I'd have to price it accordingly - say $2500. That's more than fair. Original unmodded MBWs fly "off the shelf" at $600 That stingray band and deployment clasp is expensive - say $100 You're too far away to drive and I only fly first class - say $1200 I'd have to ship my gun separately - say $70 FedEx shipping the watch - say $30 Stress factor - $500 ; ) Bill Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Bill, onely one think pops in to my head when i see your name http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGylRBeJDDc&feature=youtube_gdata_player Edited April 7, 2011 by Zeleni Kukuruz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 No need to bring one, I have plenty for your enjoyment. How about a .44 Redhawk? Like you, I miss my old MBWs too. But my aim is improving. My fave is a vintage 45 LC SA original (gen) Colt but if you're that well armed I guess bushwacking is my best alternative - for that I have a vintage (gen) Winchester 45-70. I also have a beautiful Uberti rep of the old Henry that was used to massacre Custer - I should take a pic of that one. Gotta give me one thing . . . I am a consistent vintage lovin kinda guy! BTW, my aim is very good. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Bill, onely one think pops in to my head when i see your name http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGylRBeJDDc&feature=youtube_gdata_player Tarantino is the GOD of movies. His mind must be a terrible place to be. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGGodwin Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Awesome watch! I still have a real sweet spot for the DRSD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 She looks bone stock to me Ditto. This began the same way (only the mid case is original MBW now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 M8 this one is unmodded if you ask me! Mods you should do is. Shaving crown gards New insert Drilling 2mm lughols to fitt gen 2mm springbars Vintage lume the dial and hands Putt in a gen crown and tube Remove the paint from casback He valv mod Thats about it to get it perfect, much time and mony but well worth it good luck. Any recommendations for our modders here in the CONUS who can perform these tasks for me? I shall not dare to do them myself. While I appreciate the works, I am no where near skilled enough to be the artist... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) its def stock, needs a lot of work to be brought uotp par, luckily shes got good bones to start with ; ) the list of mods you got there would take some time for sure, easily an 8 hour+ day. the bracelet is also completely wrong be prepared to spend close to $700 if you want it close to right Edited April 8, 2011 by highoeyazmuhudee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 its def stock, needs a lot of work to be brought uotp par, luckily shes got good bones to start with ; ) the list of mods you got there would take some time for sure, easily an 8 hour+ day. the bracelet is also completely wrong be prepared to spend close to $700 if you want it close to right Since he's not real familiar with some of this, someone might want to tell him what that watch with $700 worth of mods would be worth. I don't suggest that it is a "smart investment" - the people who do these things do it for the love of it, but he should know that the extraordinary value of these particular reps lies in their potential as much as their superior quality and the work you describe (done by one of the respected folk) isn't money just thrown away. It would be self-serving for me to opine since he got the watch from me. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 its def stock, needs a lot of work to be brought uotp par, luckily shes got good bones to start with ; ) the list of mods you got there would take some time for sure, easily an 8 hour+ day. the bracelet is also completely wrong be prepared to spend close to $700 if you want it close to right I knew what I was buying. I wanted to secure the "good bones" to build, what to me, will be the ultimate vintage DRSD. It didn't make since to me to buy some POS to try to build up. That being said, I'll put the money into it so that when I'm done it'll look the part. Who do you recommend for me to have these mods done? I'm willing to put the $ into the project to make it right. I knew it was going to require some love. I'm glad I'm getting the blank canvas, b/c I don't want to go over-board with the "vintage"-ization that some do. I want mine to look well cared for, like this: http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=159167&rid=0 Any recommendations would be appreciated. I was told pbdad by one person. Any others CONUS that you'd recommend or think would be more qualified for what I'm going for. Also, what's wrong with the bracelet? I thought that 93150 bracelets were perfectly acceptable for these watches? Thanks, Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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