chronobam Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 hi guys as the title i am going to start my new vintage project.. rolex sea dweller 1665 gw. from josh. i have just seen some good piece.and i have some question for the 1665 expert.. i have just byed a ingod rail dial..fabulous in my opinion.. now im checkin for what insert choose.. for the glass i think to use a t39 gen model.. what do you think about this pieces? and last question..i have seen in the gen, caseback has ROLEX mark in circular mode..in josh rep is in diagonal mode..is there a gen in diagonal marks or not? thanks in advance for you help dudes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I don't know about Josh's 1665 but I'd try to source an MBW if I were you (preferably an old one). As to the glass there was a very detailed review of t39's a few years ago and money/quality wise the Clarks T39 won the contest. Old gen glass can be suspect and expensive and the Clarks offering is virtually identical for a lot less $$$. Also a replacement gen crown and tube and flat top datewheel are a must IMHO. Good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Here's a picture of a gen caseback. The old MBW is pretty close: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I'm no expert but I'm with dieselpower, source a Mbw case set for it instead, much easier down the line I would say for parts fitment etc, I'll post some pics of mine for you soon, and that caseback is very close to the one on my Mbw build Older Mbw case set, Cg's shaved Mbw dial Gen Crystal,insert,crown & tube 580 end links 93150 bracelet with Tc clasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 i think that josh case is very close to mbw..a frind has bought it and fit all part of mbw.. Here's a picture of a gen caseback. The old MBW is pretty close: 1665DRSD caseback.jpg i think it is a gen case of 1665 sddr..not gw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I don't know about Josh's 1665 but I'd try to source an MBW if I were you (preferably an old one). As to the glass there was a very detailed review of t39's a few years ago and money/quality wise the Clarks T39 won the contest. Old gen glass can be suspect and expensive and the Clarks offering is virtually identical for a lot less $$$. Also a replacement gen crown and tube and flat top datewheel are a must IMHO. Good luck with the build. yes you are right, old 1665 glass are expensive and someone very used..i try to check a new spare rolex t39 glass..how much it cost clark glass?i have just find gen crown and tube i dont know if 702 or 703 type.. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelizer Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have a gen service t39 (non superdome) on my MBW based one and it is just lovely. The clarity is outstanding! As for the 1665 case backs. Apparently there were some early/ "transitional" GW's (around the 5.3 mil serial in late 1977) that came with DRSD case backs. But the correct case back for the Rail Dial (5.7 mil to 6.2 mil) should be the circular engraved one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 yes you are right, old 1665 glass are expensive and someone very used..i try to check a new spare rolex t39 glass..how much it cost clark glass?i have just find gen crown and tube i dont know if 702 or 703 type.. thanks I've had a couple builds now with Clark and though very good and far better than rep save the money and go Gen straight off the dial just pops and no distortion either (make sure it's Gen though) I picked up a couple crystals on the boards between $70-100 they do come up now and again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 thanks for precoius informations guys i wish that all parts fits correctly on josh case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Sorry for confusion about casebacks, I had forgotten you were building a GW when I posted the picture, presumed you were doing a DR ('coz they look better ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I went the budget route on my GW and it's not as good as some of the other GWs, but it's a great beater. I started with the $198 Angus 1665 with the 2846-2 and the silver DWO with correct flat top 3's and open 6/9s MBW dial, gen crown and aftermarket tube, G-S domed crystal and jmb retaining ring. It's WR and I'm happy with it as a beater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 I went the budget route on my GW and it's not as good as some of the other GWs, but it's a great beater. I started with the $198 Angus 1665 with the 2846-2 and the silver DWO with correct flat top 3's and open 6/9s MBW dial, gen crown and aftermarket tube, G-S domed crystal and jmb retaining ring. It's WR and I'm happy with it as a beater looks very good!fantastic dial!! ok ... thaks for the support guys im waitin josh 1665 gw 2846 low beat...i have bought ingod rail dial...my project has begun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 With the ingod rail dial, you are going to have to use a DW overlay, I believe. The Date window on the gen/aftermarket dials is slightly different, and the ETA DW will not be centered in the date window.Look at alligoat's build very nice one without spending a ton of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 ok sd 1665 from josh is here... thanks all for precous info about... project has begun... i wish looks better than toilet paper at the end of modding... w.i.p. t39 gen hands clasp wm9 for change rep standard clasp.... 703 crown but is possible that ill use a coevo 701 from a friend... waiting gen insert and ingod rail dial.. here we go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Is it the ETA 2846 version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 yes mate.right eta 2846 lowbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 ok guys at the moment dial ingod fit perfectly with no problem..some problem with gen t39...ill update you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Strangely Ingod will not answer my emails, he has always responded rather quickly in the past. Has anyone had any communications with him recently ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronobam Posted April 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 thanks to alexgmt for solve issue...now t39 is on.. w.i.p.... Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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