vlydog Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Greetings Forum, This is an earlier MBW 1665 case. Next year I plan on completing my 1665 project. I am off to a good start with my gen parts but have reached a crossroads with my case choice. Phong's case is an easy choice if I wanted to shell out an additional 1200 bucks but seeing that I already own this case, I am entertaining the possibility of using this one. Opinions and comments welcome. How does this case look? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 The MBW is good, but lacks a working Hev, engraved (as opposed to laser etched) model/serial numbers between the lugs & caseback. Whether a more expensive aftermarket case is worth the additional cost is up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 its a nice case, things can be done to make the valve look a lot better. same laser etched non working valve. once modded and done up right these MBWs can achieve a very nice look even with out adding gen parts (though gen parts just complete it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 A HEV mod may be forth coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Any suggestions on the crown guards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 A HEV mod may be forth coming. There are a handful of Hev tutorials that you can search out Any suggestions on the crown guards? Locate a gen that you like the look of & copy it. That is what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 I got an error when I tried to edit/add this pic into my previous post, so I had to add a new post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 thanks highoeyazmuhudee and freddy are both of your cases MBW ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 its a nice case, things can be done to make the valve look a lot better. same laser etched non working valve. once modded and done up right these MBWs can achieve a very nice look even with out adding gen parts (though gen parts just complete it How about the case in regards to its' lines and symmetry when comparing it to a gen case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 thanks highoeyazmuhudee and freddy are both of your cases MBW ? I don't know about Freddy's but Highoey's is an MBW. I got one from him modded also. It's being built as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Nice project, B! The other question is, will you be using a 1570? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Vly, Freddy actually had a nice write up on the HEV. I may do that next Spring on this case I have(same as yours) to finish the 1665. I switched from the 5514 case to this one (for the more correct bezel) and will use the 5514 for an Ubi inspired 5513 Pre-Comex. Correct case back is key and all of the other Gen parts fit correctly. What movement will you put in it? dial? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have a cherry lumi service dial and I'm hoping to find a 1570. case is going out this week for the instillation of the HEV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 I have a cherry lumi service dial and I'm hoping to find a 1570. case is going out this week for the instillation of the HEV. Nice! Who's doing the work if you don't mind me asking? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted November 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Zigmeister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Killer dial Vly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 That is going to be sweet! E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I just received a PT 1665 double red. I am impressed with what I got for the money. Out of the box it's several steps ahead of MBW. Nice end links perfectly fit, nice gen like pearl, dial although not perfect does have blood red lettering more similar to gen, lug holes drilled to correct size with correct size spring bars. On the negative side Crystal is not seated properly, bezel moves freely so possibly no compression ring, some dates don't switch over correctly, crown too big, CG need significant trimming. I have one question.....when I compare the Clark super dome on my MBW vs the stock PT I really don't see much of a difference. I read that the crystal is poor on this watch but just don't see it. Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I just received a PT 1665 double red. I am impressed with what I got for the money. Out of the box it's several steps ahead of MBW. Nice end links perfectly fit, nice gen like pearl, dial although not perfect does have blood red lettering more similar to gen, lug holes drilled to correct size with correct size spring bars. On the negative side Crystal is not seated properly, bezel moves freely so possibly no compression ring, some dates don't switch over correctly, crown too big, CG need significant trimming. I have one question.....when I compare the Clark super dome on my MBW vs the stock PT I really don't see much of a difference. I read that the crystal is poor on this watch but just don't see it. Am I missing something? Clarks has two versions of the Dome. Their T-39 superdome is more like it. I prefer their regular dome crystal though. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I paid 60 bucks for the super dome on my MBW. Think it is the T39. Both this and the crystal on my PT SD are similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 The Zigmeister! he does not that work anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 The Zigmeister! I thought that he was not doing this anymore as it requires a lot of work, maybe he changed his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I have a cherry lumi service dial and I'm hoping to find a 1570. case is going out this week for the instillation of the HEV. Looks like you're on schedule, mate! Looking forward to your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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