danielv2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Gathering the parts for a 1665 Comex Sea Dweller. Looking for your help on accuracy of the dial. I've done some homework and have a preference but will let others chime in. Also, any other options out there? Thanks NDT - Dial MQ Dial Phong dial Gen dial - what a beauty!
freddy333 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Overall, number 2 looks best to me. The Comex lettering on gens is always painted gloss black, not flat & not simply the background color bleeding through. Most aftermarket dials get this wrong. But, as always, each of the dials contains inaccuracies & you should research gens so you can make the best selection for you.
Nanuq Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 +1 The distinctive part of this dial is the COMEX lettering, and #2 does it best.
danielv2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Posted January 26, 2013 Interesting, thus far, I had spent much time on the dial spacing and found NDT to be slightly more accurate on that front. But after your comments, I see what you mean. It's all about the "Comex" Thanks
panerai153 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 I agree # 2 looks the best AFA the Comex lettering and color. What are you going to use case wise?
danielv2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Posted January 26, 2013 I agree # 2 looks the best AFA the Comex lettering and color. What are you going to use case wise? I have an old school MBW 1665 that's been sitting in the drawer for about 12 months. Lugs have been drilled and the case softened a bit. My only issue is no one, and I mean no one is wiling to do the HEV drill mod for me. It appears to be a pain the ass!! I have the HE valve ready to go, gen crown, gen tube, gen crystal, gen insert, gen 1570 movement. I am down to hands and dial and the damn HEV! Any other case options?
Nanuq Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 I'm sure you've talked to JMB? He's The Man when it comes to machine work round these parts...
Jkay Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 JMB has done HeV many times ... I assume you did not talk to him.
danielv2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) I have. A couple of times!!! Maybe you guys can help me convince him to do just 2 more mods!!! Pretty please???!!!! Edited January 26, 2013 by danielv2000
Akira Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Afaik J istn't doing watch work at the moment!
msp Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Minq's dial aswell imho.. MHhhmhmm damn I think I want a 1665 comex aswell :facepalm:
danielv2000 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Posted January 26, 2013 There's always the 16800 comex I've thought about buying a gen 1680 and swapping the dial!!! I think my 1665 option is cheaper.
Ephry73 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 D, different beasts here. The 16800 Comex is a sapphire crystaled watch
watchmetic Posted February 11, 2013 Report Posted February 11, 2013 That comex font is a real odd duck. Short of a history lesson, does anyone know if that font has a name?
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