Alextor Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Inspired by my good friend By-Tor (and in no way attempting to write a full review..) and other senior members ...I wanted to share with you some pictures of what I call the MBW 1665 'P' for Palpatine...Tommy is a true artiste and modded this watch with superb craftmanship. Thanks Tommy This is what was done Crown guards shaping New insert Dial aging (tritium look of markers) - Hands aging matching the dial markers Lugholes drilling Genuine springbars Genuine Tube/Crown Case aging... Here are some pictures... At home Front shots Profile... and the customary wristshot Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyback Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 awesome work ! congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 What a fantastic watch Alex!!! Great choice, and great pictures! The hour markers look great. I actually prefer the white hour markers instead of the "yellowish" ones that I had on my MBW 1680. Both look correct though... these vintages age differently. If I had to choose a vintage Rolex again it would be this model without a doubt. Congrats my friend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) Nice watch and great work from Tommy... Replace the Datewheel to a bolder one... Pic up a gen Insert and its perfect... Look at Sherringtons or my Sd... The bold font on the date and a gen Insert makes much difference.. Edited November 5, 2006 by Tribal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alextor Posted November 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Nice watch and great work from Tommy... Replace the Datewheel to a bolder one... Pic up a gen Insert and its perfect... Look at Sherringtons or my Sd... The bold font on the date and a gen Insert makes much difference.. Thanks guys...! your opinions are always appreciated... @ Tribal...That is exactly right! I could not source a datewheel with a bolder font but I'm definitely in the lookout ...same with the insert... but as By Tor says this is one of THE vintages to have. @ By Tor...Thank you! your advice has always been spot on... and this has not been an exception Cheers! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Great work! Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Beautiful!! The vintage box is just icing on the cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 very very nice ! the 1665 is by far my fave Rolex - wear it very well to give it an natural vintage-look i would add an better pearl and put the CGs on diet Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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