997 s Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hi Bought this from a member last year. Just wondering, Is this i good build? How close is it to gen? I love it it but I am not a pro... Feedback please Specs: MBW case set - Gen tropic 39 - Gen bezel insert - Gen 703 crown Clarks tube - Gen ETA slow beat movement with silver flat 3 datewheel - Ingod DRSD dial - Classicwatchparts Tudor hands - Rep bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 It is a very good build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Very nice, but the crystal is too tall ... or the bezel is not thick enough. It would look better with a service t-19 installed, to get away from the "top hat" t-127 look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
997 s Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Very nice, but the crystal is too tall ... or the bezel is not thick enough. It would look better with a service t-19 installed, to get away from the "top hat" t-127 look. Thnx Nanuk Any idea where to get?? Cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I personaly like the T39 service crystal look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 ...me too...I'd leave it like it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 T19 Service crystal would be awesome it'd give it a real clean look too ! Cost between 60-120 and come up now & again on the sales boards I'm far from an expert but looks bloody good mate Congrats ! btw what end links you got on it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibiunko Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 crown guard looks a bit stubby... maybe you can sand it down a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Looks good wear it in good healthSend with my Xperia Z using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
997 s Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 T19 Service crystal would be awesome it'd give it a real clean look too ! Cost between 60-120 and come up now & again on the sales boards I'm far from an expert but looks bloody good mate Congrats ! btw what end links you got on it ? 501 endlinksHow about the dial?? Is this one a Mark ??? P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Find some 580 end links to fill the lugs a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Nice list of parts! Looks good. Some 580 or 585 end links might look better on the bracelet and you could trim the insides of the crown guards- straighten them up a little. For the dial- you can go to Vintage Rolex Forum and look at their dials and see which dial yours is closest to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Here's an all-gen 1665 with a service t-39. It's got a bit of a dome on top and the sidewalls appear lower. It might be that your bezel is too thin, and lets the crystal protrude further. It's hard to tell from the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 You don't mention the valve in the side of the case. Is it still false (stock), or was it replaced with a genuine or replica valve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I put the taller crystal on my PT GWSD and I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 That's a beauty, alligoat. Knowing the history of my watch, it's very likely that a mm or two have been ground off the crystal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof3 Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Very nice. But, are we splitting hairs when we mention a movement as a "gen" eta? To me "gen" should only refer to truly genuine parts for the watch? In this case Rolex gen parts. Correct? I'm kind of a noob so, this is more of a question than a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Very nice. But, are we splitting hairs when we mention a movement as a "gen" eta? To me "gen" should only refer to truly genuine parts for the watch? In this case Rolex gen parts. Correct? I'm kind of a noob so, this is more of a question than a statement. No not correct. Since Chinese clones of the Swiss ETA movements are everywhere, then Gen ETA is a real thing .. not bogus at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Hey 997, just sell it to me. It's what I'm looking for and then you won't have to Worry or wonder about it any more. Nice watch, Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 It looks very nice, I would try to find a set of 585 endlinks as they are the ones used on most 1665's. I also agree that the crystal is set too high. I have a T-39 on mine and it isn't set that high. Here is mine Side view of Crystal quick and dirty IPhone photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geof3 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 No not correct. Since Chinese clones of the Swiss ETA movements are everywhere, then Gen ETA is a real thing .. not bogus at all. No, you misunderstand. I understand it is a Swiss ETA. But in this world of reps, it seams to me that to make the distinction of a "Swiss" ETA is far more accurate than saying "gen". To me, a part in a watch is only "gen" when it comes from Rolex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
997 s Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Hey 997, just sell it to me. It's what I'm looking for and then you won't have to Worry or wonder about it any more. Nice watch, Dave... Dave, this one is a keeper.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docthor Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 It looks very nice, I would try to find a set of 585 endlinks as they are the ones used on most 1665's. I also agree that the crystal is set too high. I have a T-39 on mine and it isn't set that high. Here is mine Side view of Crystal quick and dirty IPhone photo. 1665 side view crystal 7-11-2013.jpg Yours looks like a T-39 Superdome. The "wall" on a T-39 service dome is a little higher than the "wall" on a T-39 Superdome http://www.vintagehour.com/de/rolex-tropic-crystals-ii-a-comparison-between-t19-and-t39-references/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilseam Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Yours looks like a T-39 Superdome. The "wall" on a T-39 service dome is a little higher than the "wall" on a T-39 Superdome http://www.vintagehour.com/de/rolex-tropic-crystals-ii-a-comparison-between-t19-and-t39-references/ Doesnt look like a superdome, here's my mbw with superdome - And here's the same watch with a service dome - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Yours looks like a T-39 Superdome. The "wall" on a T-39 service dome is a little higher than the "wall" on a T-39 Superdome http://www.vintagehour.com/de/rolex-tropic-crystals-ii-a-comparison-between-t19-and-t39-references/ mine is a superdome. I don't particularly care for the high side walls of the service dome. I bump into enough stuff as it is, that high crystal would not do well with me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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