Red Sub 1680

[Rolexaddict]

I just finished a 1680 for a member here,

- MBK case,

- Gen complete bezel assembly with gen insert and pearl,

- Gen plexi,

- Gen tube and crown,

- Unknow dial origin, but very sharp prints,

re-designed CG,

lugholes re-drilled 1.30 as 1.20 is to tight for gen Rolex springbars,

complete relumed dial, hands and pearl,

movement : ETA 2824.

Enjoy photos

Edited April 4, 2012 by Rolexaddict

[FxrAndy]

WOW nice work

It is such a shame that they could not print white and then the red for the submarina wording like the gen other wise that would be perfect to me

[klocklind1]

Nice sub

Are You sure the insert is genuine?

[freddy333]

Are You sure the insert is genuine?

I was wondering the same thing, but well done either way.

[Star69]

stick to GMTs

that CGs need more work

[RWG Technical]

Results are good, nice job.

I am not clear on some of the items you did for the mods.

I would have liked to see before and after pictures of the CG's to see exactly what was done.

For the dial lume, is there a reason why is the lume not smooth?

It looks like the lug holes are chamfered on the outside of the lug, is that correct or is it only in the pictures?

I have done many of these same mods, but what I am asked to do is quite different than what you are showing. My lume is smooth and puffy, the lugs have no chamfer and the CG's end up quite thin. It would be nice to know what is correct, or is there a variety that is acceptable. For the lugs holes, every gen I have in the shop has flat edges, no chamfer, and my '63 5508 has nice puffy round smooth lume as do all the other gen's I have seen in the shop.

Is there something I am missing or doing wrong?

Thanks for the insight...

[duke1973]

Well I think it looks great! Awesome work brother!

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

Amazing!!!

Ones again you show that you are the man for a vintage rolex dosent matter wich model as long as it's vintage your the man! Ones again your talent speaks for it self.

To me the hole watch looks fantastic and very well made, Crown Guard's, vintage lume ect ect.

Thanks you for sharing RA. The member getting this will have some envy friends starting right here in this topic i can see!

[highoeyazmuhudee]

not bad. i would trim the outside of the CGs personally tho. and get a vintage (fat corn) 703 crown to match the rest of the parts.

[curlflash]

it's an 703 crown, no?

[mjmj]

RA, great work!

[Rolexaddict]

Results are good, nice job. I am not clear on some of the items you did for the mods. I would have liked to see before and after pictures of the <ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard">CG</ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM>'s to see exactly what was done. For the dial lume, is there a reason why is the lume not smooth? It looks like the lug holes are chamfered on the outside of the lug, is that correct or is it only in the pictures? I have done many of these same mods, but what I am asked to do is quite different than what you are showing. My lume is smooth and puffy, the lugs have no chamfer and the <ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard"><ACRONYM title="Crown Guard">CG</ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM></ACRONYM>'s end up quite thin. It would be nice to know what is correct, or is there a variety that is acceptable. For the lugs holes, every gen I have in the shop has flat edges, no chamfer, and my '63 5508 has nice puffy round smooth lume as do all the other gen's I have seen in the shop. Is there something I am missing or doing wrong? Thanks for the insight...

For the crown guards :

I removed little metal inside -most was burs coming from background machining- Also from the bottom, according with gen cases, this case had to much metal at the crownguards bottom area Then make the outside crownguards just a very little more pointy removing material only by strong high speed polishing using silicon tools. According whith what I have seen, imho its enough,

the gen tube installation need 2 different diameter drills, re-threading, then a cone (chamfer) 3.9mm at the base and 5.0mm on the top

For the lugholes :

I have noticed this on my picture and was sure some will ask : its the picture effect,

lugs were already drilled at 1.2mm, I just made a new pass at 1.3 for a fluid clearance with gen Rlx springbars, no outside case face chamfer

The lume :

This granulous and irregular aspect is due to the products I use. Depending the ratio chemical/medium it can shrinks a little, but its what I wanted and looks like what I observed. Also this result is amplified by the photo light and contrast

Edited April 5, 2012 by Rolexaddict

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

I say it again!!!

Hats off gent's, this is RA at his finest!!!

[TeeJay]

Fantastic build

[RWG Technical]

For the crown guards :

I removed little metal inside -most was burs coming from background machining- Also from the bottom, according with gen cases, this case had to much metal at the crownguards bottom area Then make the outside crownguards just a very little more pointy removing material only by strong high speed polishing using silicon tools. According whith what I have seen, imho its enough,

the gen tube installation need 2 different diameter drills, re-threading, then a cone (chamfer) 3.9mm at the base and 5.0mm on the top

For the lugholes :

I have noticed this on my picture and was sure some will ask : its the picture effect,

lugs were already drilled at 1.2mm, I just made a new pass at 1.3 for a fluid clearance with gen Rlx springbars, no outside case face chamfer

The lume :

This granulous and irregular aspect is due to the products I use. Depending the ratio chemical/medium it can shrinks a little, but its what I wanted and looks like what I observed. Also this result is amplified by the photo light and contrast

Thanks for the feedback.

I normally grind down and re-finish the CG's to about 50% of the thickness you have shown.

[msp]

Lovely ! Very very nice one RA

[curlflash]

for me it's very similar (for CG)

Edited April 5, 2012 by curlflash

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

@curl...

There is nothing wrong with your CG's on your new 1680 that RA did!

People need to check there eyes from time to time or book a poinment at the envy doctor

[Ephry73]

The color patina of the dial is what makes it for me. Looks great. Now I want one. Dammit!

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

The color patina of the dial is what makes it for me. Looks great. Now I want one. Dammit!

Yeha your right! RA did my last gmt dial using the same lume and it is amazing! He is very talented!

[curlflash]

@curl...

There is nothing wrong with your CG's on your new 1680 that RA did!

People need to check there eyes from time to time or book a poinment at the envy doctor

haha...I now I now that, no problem for this...it's an forum with people who love the replica. I think the job is well done, simply.

Edited April 5, 2012 by curlflash

[Star69]

CGs on these MBWs

need work on the inside and outside.

Cheers

Frank

[RWG Technical]

CGs on these MBWs

need work on the inside and outside.

Cheers

Frank

That's what I was always told and what I always have done, but then again, maybe I need an eye checkup.

Forums are what they are...most times it's better to read and not participate...

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

haha...I now I now that, no problem for this...it's an forum with people who love the replica. I think the job is well done, simply.

Yepp it realy is. Enjoy it mate

[curlflash]

Yepp it realy is. Enjoy it mate

Merci l'ami