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Is this a MBW Rolex


mansun

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Offhand, I'd think not. Bezel insert is aftermarket with a bad pearl, dial looks bad, bracelet is ok but end pieces are incorrect- should be 580s or 585s.

Pull the bracelet off and look at the SN- MBWs should be like 5,79x,xxx but a DRSD would have an earlier SN.

I would think it's a cartel model.

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You need to check the HE valve- the old cartel watches had a working HE valve- it was an accurate copy of the original valve. Open the case and remove the movement and dial and take a look. You might be able to see the valve w/o removing the movement, but it seems like there's a spacer ring in there also that might obstruct the view of the valve. The cartel watches weren't that bad- with a better dial and bezel insert it would be an ok watch.

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Don't feel too bad.  There's nothing magical about an MBW other than the fact gen parts fit.  You can make gen parts fit a Cartel watch too.  And that dial is IMHO better than the one that came on the MBW DRSDs.  I like its bezel better too.

 

You've got a great starting point.  You're surrounded by enthusiastic modders ... what's not to love?

 

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