vlydog Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 Does anyone have photos to compare and contrast the 1665 white caseback of minh quy vs. phong? Thank you.
omgiv Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 Here is a picture of my Phong 1665 caseback. Sorry it isn't the best picture but it is the best one that I have in my library. 1
Valty Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 Another photos of Phong's 1665 case back coming... :-)
Valty Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 Here we are, Phong case back : To me, one of the big flaws is the problem of padding on the characters. Especially on the word "VALVE". Still a very good case back, we need to compare it with the Minh's one Cheers, R. 1
vlydog Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks guys! I am currently have one from Phong on my 1665 but have heard rave reviews about the CB from MQ. Oh snap, I just past Victoria in my post count!
woof* Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 I think you guys can hear sounds only dogs can hear! I have a lowly Yuki caseback on mine. Love the tiny watchmaker markings on the Phong! What do the Phong and MQ casebacks cost?
Jkay Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 Here we are, Phong case back : Still a very good case back, we need to compare it with the Minh's one Cheers, R. That is the best faux vintagizing I've seen. A subtle roughness.
Valty Posted August 25, 2012 Report Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks guys! I am currently have one from Phong on my 1665 but have heard rave reviews about the CB from MQ. Oh snap, I just past Victoria in my post count! Maybe you should ask the owner or new owner of the 1665 GW that was sold today ? I will be curious to see it, too EDIT: I just sent a PM to denimhead to ask if he can put some photos I think you guys can hear sounds only dogs can hear! I have a lowly Yuki caseback on mine. Love the tiny watchmaker markings on the Phong! What do the Phong and MQ casebacks cost? I think the Phong case back is something like $350, maybe more. I had it with the case, so I don't really know The owner of the 1665 FS with Minh case back said he paid £330 / 520$ for it. Aoutch !!!!!! That is the best faux vintagizing I've seen. A subtle roughness. Yes, the Phong work / vintagizing is absolutely awesome on all the case, even if the stamping is not perfect. But I am very anal with this ! BTW, I found my mid-case and case back better than the majority of the gen cases seen on the market... Too much polishing is killing the entire case
modelizer Posted August 26, 2012 Report Posted August 26, 2012 Here's a pic of the MQ caseback from when me and denimhead made some research for his super duper franken build: Nice padding on the characters and the correct "o" (not totally round) in "Rolex patent.." as you can see. Pricey - indeed - but it's the most accurate after market alternative out there IMHO.
Valty Posted August 26, 2012 Report Posted August 26, 2012 Nice padding on the characters and the correct "o" (not totally round) in "Rolex patent.." as you can see. Pricey - indeed - but it's the most accurate after market alternative out there IMHO. Nice ! Thanks you I think I have to buy a MQ case back... Anybody wants a Phong case back ? :)
omgiv Posted August 26, 2012 Report Posted August 26, 2012 I might be in the same boat as you Valty . It looks like the MQ caseback has an edge over the Phong. Does anyone know anything about the midcase? I was quoted a price of $900 for the case and $450 for the caseback. Does anyone have a midcase to show?
Valty Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 I might be in the same boat as you Valty . It looks like the MQ caseback has an edge over the Phong. Does anyone know anything about the midcase? I was quoted a price of $900 for the case and $450 for the caseback. Does anyone have a midcase to show? Hey mate After some thinking, I think I will stay with my Phong's back case... Yes, the MQ back case is more accurate (even if it have it's flaws), but I have less "feeling" with it. I overall prefer the Phong's look, even if it's less accurate About the MQ case, I have compared it to the Phong, and finally gone with Phong. What I have to say about the mid-case is this is perfect ! The only problem I had is with the bezel. It was too easy to turn, probably the bezel is a little too large for the case. After gone with a gen bezel / washer (but keeping the Phong retainer ring), the result is absolutely perfect. I suppose the right combo is Phong mid case, MQ case back, and gen bezel if possible
omgiv Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 That would be a killer combo! I am not really happy with my case and was thinking of upgrading. So you bought a gen bezel and it fit the Phong retaining ring? That is good to know. Thanks!!!
Valty Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 That would be a killer combo! I am not really happy with my case and was thinking of upgrading. So you bought a gen bezel and it fit the Phong retaining ring? That is good to know. Thanks!!! It's better than "just fitting", the fitting is just incredible / gen like. Now it turns as it should. Plus the gen bezel makes a HUGE difference. I will take some photos for you if you want, just tell me my friend Objectively, it's impossible to stay with an aftermarket bezel once you have tried the gen one ! For information, I paid 520€ for NOS bezel with washer ring... Quite a lot of money, but it worth the cost
omgiv Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 I would love to see your gen bezel. Do you have any pictures of it compared to the one on the Phong case? Thanks!!!
lionsandtigers Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 hey guys, been out of the game awhile so please excuse my ignorance but Minh? please advise
modelizer Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 Nice ! Thanks you You're welcome mate! hey guys, been out of the game awhile so please excuse my ignorance but Minh? please advise Minh Quy is a guy who runs a watch and jewelry shop in Vietnam that also carries Rollie replacement/ after market cases and been around for quite a while. http://vintagewatchesmq.com
Valty Posted August 28, 2012 Report Posted August 28, 2012 I would love to see your gen bezel. Do you have any pictures of it compared to the one on the Phong case? Thanks!!! I will do this asap mate
omgiv Posted August 29, 2012 Report Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks Valty! Can't wait to see what yours looks like. Thanks for posting pics Vlydog. Did you mount yours on a gen retaining ring? Thanks!!!
vlydog Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks Valty! Can't wait to see what yours looks like. Thanks for posting pics Vlydog. Did you mount yours on a gen retaining ring? Thanks!!! Yes, all four parts are gen.
Valty Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 As promised, here are some photos of my 1665 case with the gen bezel installed. The other bezel is the Phong's one (with rep insert). If anyone wants the Phong bezel + insert, please PM me or it will go on eBay soon... Not pictured, but the gen bezel is thicker than the rep bezel. Needless to say the gen bezel is a great improvement It fits the Phong's retainer ring perfectly. No need of a gen and expensive retainer ring Cheers !
omgiv Posted September 4, 2012 Report Posted September 4, 2012 Thanks for the uber clear pics Valty!!! The genuine bezel certainly does have much better teeth definition. Looks like I have something else to add to the list of parts for the 1665. Thanks again!!!
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