mjmj Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Mbw is the way to go as a starting point. From there it's endless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TgfRulez Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Are Mbw 1665 and 1665 Comex based on the same case? Is the caseback correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 This is a project I didn't know I wanted to do until I clicked on this thread. until you realise the crown position cant and never will be correct... where is your god now? This sucks... but I could probably live with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfree Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This is the MBk Reg has sourced me. Any comments ? Is this the MBK watch all you guys are talking about ? Is the case back black engraving correct ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 i could be mistaken but I think that is a double red case back, however, its not wrong if you were to unfortunately have the dial swapped during service. I do believe that is the only caseback you can get atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If its a 1977 great white, this transitional year allows pre-GW case backs to be correct, since as everyone knows, Rolex mixes up parts between new and old models during those years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 If its a 1977 great white, this transitional year allows pre-GW case backs to be correct, since as everyone knows, Rolex mixes up parts between new and old models during those years. Yeah the MBW's come with red casebacks so I bought the Yuki great white caseback, already on the watch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Yeah the MBW's come with red casebacks so I bought the Yuki great white caseback, already on the watch I'm not a member over at Yuki's shop. What's the cost on those backs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 This is the MBk Reg has sourced me. Any comments ? Is this the MBK watch all you guys are talking about ? Is the case back black engraving correct ? Yep that s the one now let the modding commence add a set of TC hands, a clarkes crystal a bit of age , and a slow beat movement and we are talking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am curious, why TC hands? are his modern hands that close to something that would come from service for a 1665? I am collecting parts for my 1665 and have a set of sl BK hands to use. are the TC that much better? and I too am curious about the yuki back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I am curious, why TC hands? are his modern hands that close to something that would come from service for a 1665? Mine has Yuki hands, tube and pearl. Gen insert, and crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'm not a member over at Yuki's shop. What's the cost on those backs? I bought my Yuki caseback from a member here second hand. It's been awhile, Yuki sells them for 180$ and I paid around 120$ for mine. Kinda pricey, but what are you gonna do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfree Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) thanks for the input guys. I have the PC 1665 as well...thinking about sending both to the modder to mix parts if they fit. How about PC case back ? Edited August 22, 2012 by fredfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 MBW is the way to go IMHO. I have mine since 3 years and never had a problem. It's my go-to-water-watch. Had it out surfing today very nice E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I think your better off with the MBW caseback Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 thanks for the input guys. I have the PC 1665 as well...thinking about sending both to the modder to mix parts if they fit. How about PC case back ? is the back engraved? or etched? it should be a deep engraving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfree Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) is the back engraved? or etched? it should be a deep engraving Same impression I have. Asked Reg. by mail. He has the watch and will send it when back to Uk... Edited August 22, 2012 by fredfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Same impression I have. Asked Reg. by mail. He has the watch and will send it when back to Uk... I'm pretty sure highoey's question was regarding the PC case back engravings (which looks a bit shallow to me). The MBW engraving is fine (once you remove the black paint filling) and as already been said in this thread some of the early GW's came with the DR case back so it's not totally out of line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfree Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I'm pretty sure highoey's question was regarding the PC case back engravings (which looks a bit shallow to me). The MBW engraving is fine (once you remove the black paint filling) and as already been said in this thread some of the early GW's came with the DR case back so it's not totally out of line. oh the PC...now that I zoomed it seems etched to me as well. It's at home but I'll be away for 15 more days so I'll be able to see it live only upon return. The MBk couldn't tell because of the black paint. I ll probably leave the red case back on if that's plausible as you guys say. How about dial ? needs to be swapped ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 How about dial ? needs to be swapped ? The MBW GW dial is nice and does not need to be swapped out IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 oh the PC...now that I zoomed it seems etched to me as well. It's at home but I'll be away for 15 more days so I'll be able to see it live only upon return. The MBk couldn't tell because of the black paint. I ll probably leave the red case back on if that's plausible as you guys say. How about dial ? needs to be swapped ? it should be deep like this one i have here, you can see this one is definitely not etched (or filled with black paint ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfree Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) it should be deep like this one i have here, you can see this one is definitely not etched (or filled with black paint ) Reg. confirms that it is engraved so it is probably filled with paint... Edited August 24, 2012 by fredfree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Reg. confirms that it is engraved so it is probably filled with paint... it is, youll have to soak it for 24hours in acetone then you can peel it out easily with a pin, some of the corners may be hard to remove the paint from still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfree Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 it is, youll have to soak it for 24hours in acetone then you can peel it out easily with a pin, some of the corners may be hard to remove the paint from still. thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Lacquer thinner works very fast for me, I used it on my SSD also. It only takes a couple minutes, but be careful to never get that stuff near a crystal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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