Stephane Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Dear All, My Great White has been an ongoing project and here starts a new phase. After sourcing some very unusual rare parts, it's back in my watch box. Previously on RWG You can find the previous review Click here Here is a summary: - Original case was highly reworked by MM and smooth like a genuine would be 30 years after and the crown guards were shaved by the previous owner. But it turned out that the lugholes where to large. So this is a “new” MBW case (old school!) with nicely drilled lugholes for genuine spring bars. - A new case back generously offered by a great member of our community, Yellowmen, replaced the out of the box one which was beautifully aged by MM but correct for a Double Red, not a late 1665. So, the new correct case back pictured here has of course been aged by MM back then. - Movement has been changed for a low beat 2846, serviced completely with a new date wheel as Ubi’s date wheel overlay has been destroyed by the watchmaker in the process of changing the movement unfortunately. The current date wheel is very nice, but could be improved probably. - The dial has been changed too. I found a rail dial, sold as gen, but not expensive. There are some scratches on the dial, but that really make it like an old one, doesn’t it? Is it gen or from Vietnam? No idea but under the loupe it looks stunning. Here are some pictures taken today for you as a teasing! Will get back once it's finished. Thanks for looking, Cheers, Stephane 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Dreams come true!!! Realy nice toys there!! Keep us posted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieUK Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hey Stephan, great to see you still have passion for this watch 8 years later! Buils like this inspired me to build my own, thanks! Am I not seeing pictures of the dial? very curious to see it. Here is some pics of my rail dial for you to compare. an older pic with the same dial, but old mbw hands and the 703 crown. recent pic with 702 crown and tube with better handset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywatch Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 That case back looks fantastic. Can't wait to see the completion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Charlie, that looks absolutely stunning. Can't wait to wear mine again. I'll play around with the parts later and take some more photos ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Going to be great S. I'm drooling already. Will be interested to see which datewheel route you go. They're the bane of my life (and many others') as far as I can see if you're using an ETA movement you're only option is a polexpete silver one. Unless of course you know different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 can't wait to see the dial ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Stephane, It's been a while, I hope all is well with you! Please keep us posted on your progress. -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 So, it has been around 2 years I didn't see this dial in the flesh. I'm very happy with it and will keep it and use it. Is it gen, redialed, fake, ...I have no idea. All I can say is that I can see feet that were cut of it. That of course doesn't really mean anything. So, lads, every input is welcome Here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 well.. unusual back on that dial.. possibly a gen plate.. but looks to me like its a re-dial. someone oversprayed what I imagine is supposed to be a matte/satin lacquer... then was pad printed on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 well.. unusual back on that dial.. possibly a gen plate.. but looks to me like its a re-dial. someone oversprayed what I imagine is supposed to be a matte/satin lacquer... then was pad printed on top. Thanks for the comment Dbane. Interesting ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Looks like a repainted aftermarket dial, but the case looks delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieUK Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hey Stephane, thanks and here is a pic of a gen for your reference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanks guys. Keep them coming ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieUK Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 from today.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Looking forward to seeing this come together. I have just recently started researching the SD models 1665 and 16660 as I think it may be my next build or buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Stunning Charlie ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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