Mapman57 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 This piece has undergone a little calendar wheel gear repair (nice snap at 12 and quick set at last!) and an install of a vintage crimped 703 crown (gen tube already installed). Tested to 10 ATM and ready to go..... I think I may have made a mistake installing this crown, as when you look at it in the enlarged Macro pics - it looks quite battered! :mad: I had a Gen 704 installed before, which probably matched the look I was after better - 1978 5.3 M series back from the RSC some years back with: Gen modern service insert Superluminova service dial Service crown etc etc The new crown is now aged and out of synch with the rest of the watch - what do you think? Sharing a score of Blackberry Curve quickies. 1979 Snowflake and 1978 GWSD Vintage crimped wrapped 703 with tell tale signs of outer skin wear And guess what? Look closely..........correct GWSD case back and bracelet set up A few spare parts left after the movement service - where do these go? :undecided: Hope you like it as much as I do............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I'll speak for the silent mass WE LOVE IT! Congrats! I can't wait to get mine back Edit to say: personally I never worry about having a beaten up part on my vintage watches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Lovely Watch! Given the condition of the rest of the watch, the crown looks too beaten up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I do not usually disagree with Stephane, but, in this case, I have to. The crown looks too worn for that watch. I would either beat up the rest of the case to match the condition of the crown, or, better yet, keep an eye peeled for a gently worn crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks for the input guys - @Stephane - kind words @Daniel and @Freddy - I agree! From the side elevation on the watch the wrapped 703 looks good, in the macros and from above - it looks too old! I might just pop the 704 back on for now and do as Freddy suggests. I have a few more wrapped 703's but all are equally worn - great for old tool watches. Here it is before the swap, with the 704 set up (on a Rep 93150/580 set up). This way it looks like it might have sneaked in for a Superluminova service dial, insert and crown swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 WE LOVE IT! You bet we do! That is a lovely specimen of the great white! Huge congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsandtigers Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 if it were mine I would never rotate it with anything. My all time favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I do not usually disagree with Stephane, but, in this case, I have to. The crown looks too worn for that watch. I would either beat up the rest of the case to match the condition of the crown, or, better yet, keep an eye peeled for a gently worn crown. I understand what you mean Fred. But I must add that if I had to choose, I'd prefer a beaten one. Or slightly beaten... It makes no sense to have "a brand new looking vintage Rolex" in my humble opinion. Lovely Watch! Given the condition of the rest of the watch, the crown looks too beaten up. As said above. How about make the rest of the watch a little more "worn"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I would suggest bending the end links a bit so that the end link tips sit below the case edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I would suggest bending the end links a bit so that the end link tips sit below the case edge. Thanks for the input - they do not look great in the pics do they? These are actually quite new Gen 585's, which you probably know hold a crazy value - I will not be bending them! I think the issue is that I threw the bracelet on for quick pics and the pins (which are also Gen Rolex) are not fully aligned and pushed through. Normally you can see the tips in all four positions and the EL's sit really nice - as they should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 I do not usually disagree with Stephane, but, in this case, I have to. The crown looks too worn for that watch. I would either beat up the rest of the case to match the condition of the crown, or, better yet, keep an eye peeled for a gently worn crown. I was thinking the same, what one has to do for a crown to look like that in the first place, I can only imagine how the whole watch should look to match the crown. it look like someone took It out chew it off and the put it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 It makes no sense to have "a brand new looking vintage Rolex" in my humble opinion. Actually, it does because, typically, crowns get replaced during normal service. So it is quite expected to see a brand new 704 on a freshly serviced vintage sports watch. The opposite - having an old, beat up crown on an otherwise, pristine watch - makes 1 wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 It makes no sense to have "a brand new looking vintage Rolex" in my humble opinion. As said above. How about make the rest of the watch a little more "worn"? I prefer my vintage to be safe queens as opposed to beaters. I would never deliberately "beat up" my watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Actually, it does because, typically, crowns get replaced during normal service. So it is quite expected to see a brand new 704 on a freshly serviced vintage sports watch. The opposite - having an old, beat up crown on an otherwise, pristine watch - makes 1 wonder. Thanks - if you look at the latter pics added, the 704 is in situ. I was trying to get the look of an almost 'safe queen serviced' watch. One with a rare luminova service dial, service insert and service crown. However, I picked up a bag of old wrapped 703's and wanted to see how the profile looked - if anything looked really different? I will keep a look out for a better condition wrapped 703 - if anyone has one spare please PM me Here is a link to a Gen watch which is close to my own build - this is the style I wanted and feel it is quite close? http://www.watchblog.dk/pictures/gallery/1665/index.html Edited January 22, 2013 by Mapman57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solkryssare Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks for the input - they do not look great in the pics do they? These are actually quite new Gen 585's, which you probably know hold a crazy value - I will not be bending them! I think the issue is that I threw the bracelet on for quick pics and the pins (which are also Gen Rolex) are not fully aligned and pushed through. Normally you can see the tips in all four positions and the EL's sit really nice - as they should do. I have a pair of gen 585's on my GW MBW as well and they are not a perfect match. I think its the shape of the MBW lugs that needs a bit of love. Ive been meaning to reshape mine for years now but nevet gotten around to do it. Lovely piece you've got mate! Here is mine with the gen end links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Actually, it does because, typically, crowns get replaced during normal service. So it is quite expected to see a brand new 704 on a freshly serviced vintage sports watch. The opposite - having an old, beat up crown on an otherwise, pristine watch - makes 1 wonder. Well you have a point indeed. It's just that all tastes exist and I really don't bother having a beaten watch at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have a pair of gen 585's on my GW MBW as well and they are not a perfect match. I think its the shape of the MBW lugs that needs a bit of love. Ive been meaning to reshape mine for years now but nevet gotten around to do it. Lovely piece you've got mate! Here is mine with the gen end links Lovely piece Solks - tempted to fade down my insert as well - great shade - decisions, decisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solkryssare Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 If you are up for it we can swop inserts. Im looking for a non faded one Mine is a NOS luminova that I faded my self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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