Rolexaddict Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klocklind1 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Nice sub Are You sure the insert is genuine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Are You sure the insert is genuine? I was wondering the same thing, but well done either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 stick to GMTs that CGs need more work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Well I think it looks great! Awesome work brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlflash Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 it's an 703 crown, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 RA, great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexaddict Posted April 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 I say it again!!! Hats off gent's, this is RA at his finest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Fantastic build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Lovely ! Very very nice one RA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlflash Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) for me it's very similar (for CG) Edited April 5, 2012 by curlflash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 @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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 The color patina of the dial is what makes it for me. Looks great. Now I want one. Dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlflash Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) @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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 CGs on these MBWs need work on the inside and outside. Cheers Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlflash Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Yepp it realy is. Enjoy it mate Merci l'ami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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