preacher62 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I have had this MBW 16610 for 4 years but I took the insides and put them in another case for my son, for Christmas. I sent the midcase to jmb for drilling and just received it back. I have been watching, with interest, the threads regarding the 16800 builds. That was my original plan for the case, but in looking at the 800s on eBay it seems that the MBW bezel...and bezel teeth...are just not right for an 800. So, now, I am trying to decide what to do with the case. Were there any early LVs that had drilled lugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymanmatt Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 You need to pm irolexu he can tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 The LV never crossed the lughole case line as far as I know. Why is the bezel wrong for a 16800? Post up some pics of the case so we can help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Is your case 1:1 design? Does it use a Rolex bezel assembly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) There is no LV Sub with lugholes case. but I could be wrong. Edited January 26, 2013 by Topoky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) It is a 1:1 case/bezel design. I use a gen spec Clark crystal on it. As I have looked at the 800s on eBay, it just seems as though the bezel teeth are shorter and not as well defined as the 16610...sort of like the Noobmariner bezel. I would love to build an 800 on this platform. Below was the watch before I robbed the insides for my son. I added the gen tube and crown...703. Edited January 26, 2013 by preacher62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 The bezel is fine for a 16800 but the rehaut is way too deep. No matter what you do it will still look like a 16610 so either sell it and buy something different or just build an older 16610 with hollow endlinks a 93150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 What fidle said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 The bezel is fine for a 16800 but the rehaut is way too deep. No matter what you do it will still look like a 16610 so either sell it and buy something different or just build an older 16610 with hollow endlinks a 93150. The bezel is fine for a 16800 but the rehaut is way too deep. No matter what you do it will still look like a 16610 so either sell it and buy something different or just build an older 16610 with hollow endlinks a 93150. Thanks! That's what I'm thinking. I know that the subject of 93150s has been kicked to the wall and back on this forum but is there a pretty good rep 93150 from any of our TDs. I have two from Josh, but they have that flat piece that goes into the endlink and it just doesn't look right. Gens are curved a little going into the endlink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 As has been mentioned....the rehaut is too deep for a 16800. And nope...the LV never came with lug holes. Maybe sell the case (or use it for a 16610 build....it certainly looks great ) and pick up a 3035 holed case for a 16800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 As has been mentioned....the rehaut is too deep for a 16800. And nope...the LV never came with lug holes. Maybe sell the case (or use it for a 16610 build....it certainly looks great ) and pick up a 3035 holed case for a 16800. Thanks to all. I just really love the vintage pieces...like this... Until I can build a decent 1680 then I guess I'll get by with the 16610 Thanks, again for your advice and help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 genuine 93150's are pretty expensive, but there are some pretty good rep models out there.Also you can pick up a 93150 clasp and endlinks and you will have a really nice bracelet. I love the older 16610's with drilled lugholes. i ended up buying a "P" serial from 2000 a few years ago.by 2000 they were using SEL bracelets (93250), Although you could build one to whatever model year you wanted. I really don't wear it too much. but it's not going anywhere, I'll pass it down to my son at some point. Here's mine for comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 genuine 93150's are pretty expensive, but there are some pretty good rep models out there.Also you can pick up a 93150 clasp and endlinks and you will have a really nice bracelet. I love the older 16610's with drilled lugholes. i ended up buying a "P" serial from 2000 a few years ago.by 2000 they were using SEL bracelets (93250), Although you could build one to whatever model year you wanted. I really don't wear it too much. but it's not going anywhere, I'll pass it down to my son at some point. Here's mine for comparison 16610- P-8.jpg 16610- P-11.jpg 16610- P-9.jpg 16610- P-10.jpg Thanks P153. I will look for a 93150 but will probably go ahead and source a dial and hands and use it with the 250 that I have for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Have you looked into a ST case set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 It's important to remember that the 16800 and the 16610 use the exact same bezel assemblies, same crystals and same crown and tube. So a 16800 bezel is the same as a 16610 bezel, but it may be more worn since it's 30 yrs old. But with drilled lugholes, your best bet is going to be an early 16610- like Panerai's or earlier. I did the Euromariner A serial with the lugholes and a 93150 with 501B end pieces. I did use the noob 16610 dial, but a tritium dial would be more correct. But Rolex would put a new Swiss Made dial in an early 16610 during service if the tritium was dead It's the bottom watch in this pic- the insert is a gen insert with the triangular 4 in 40 which is also modern- not correct for an older 16610 Top left is the GWSD and top right is the old noob 16800 franken which has since this pic been recased in a ST 3035 case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 That 4 looks right to me! It's the 16800 on the right that has the wrong insert... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I love that closed SEL on the 93250 bracelet. Reminds me of the 93160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 genuine 93150's are pretty expensive, but there are some pretty good rep models out there.Also you can pick up a 93150 clasp and endlinks and you will have a really nice bracelet. I love the older 16610's with drilled lugholes. i ended up buying a "P" serial from 2000 a few years ago.by 2000 they were using SEL bracelets (93250), Although you could build one to whatever model year you wanted. I really don't wear it too much. but it's not going anywhere, I'll pass it down to my son at some point. Here's mine for comparison 16610- P-8.jpgThat is horribly fake, you need to send it to me for authentication! Kidding, fantastic watch, wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 That 4 looks right to me! It's the 16800 on the right that has the wrong insert... ;-) Oops- right you are Fidhle! When I recased the 16800 I got a gen insert in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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