omgiv Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Hi Guys, I have been wanting to build a solid 1680 for quite some time. I have an older MBW red 1680 but I want to build one with more genuine parts. I know that I could probably buy a decent example of a white 1680 for $4000-$5000, but I enjoy the "build" part of the projects. I want one with a service luminova dial, hands, and insert (saw someone's on here and loved it). I find the glow of the luminova useful and somehow comforting. I have been collecting parts, as I have found them, for the past year or so and already have the dial, hands, insert, crystal, crown, and tube. I was thinking of buying a genuine beater and transplanting the parts I have into it, but the chances of getting a beater with a good case are small. I have been watching VRF for about 6 months and most of the good cases also come with good dials (and a premium). I was thinking of buying a Phong case but the crown guards on his site from the back don't look genuine. And there is not enough material to modify them to make them look genuine. I have used a few Phong cases and the quality is good but at the price he charges, I would like better crown guards. The case on Yuki's site seems to be more accurate in that aspect, but I have read horror stories when it comes to fitting everything else. I was wondering what you guys would do in my case. Does anyone have a recent Yuki 1680 case or Phong case? Thanks in advance for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 You are going to have to use one of the "premium" cases. The MBW is a great case, but it will not take a genuine dial. I'm waiting for one of higho•••• cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks for the response! I have seen some people mill out the MBW case so that a genuine dial fits and also a genuine movement, but I lack the know-how and skills to do that I am also waiting for highho's cases as well, but haven't heard whether or not they will accept a genuine movement. Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted November 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Thanks for the well wishes. Did you do the crown guard work on that one as well? If so, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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