MBW/MBK Rolex 5512

[Phener9]

My Rolex Submariner I aquired  here through RWG in 2016 (link provided) and has brought great enjoyment over this time.

I got my 5512 back Saturday after a movement repair and service I have re profiled the lugs and crown guard. I fitted a new crown and tube  after retapping the case so now has good thread contact as original crown was a half turn at best, and a crystal and hands from Helenarou. I bought a Gen 5513 dated 1966 and I match the profile using that as a reference. ,  I am really pleased with the results however its taken me 7yrs to get to this stage but I can ashore you it looks as near to gen as it can.  Very Happy.   Post pictures of the gen when I can.  Pictures  of the  MBW/MBK moded are on the vintage strap.

 

[oldtools]

Looks great!

[jackflash]

Nice watch. Rare now, after some fettling MBW cases make a great watch without going overboard on costs. My 5513 MBW says hi.

[WooliBooli]

Lovely! 

[Phener9]

jack flash  that looks good, dial looks a little faded or is it just the lighting ?   any mods. 

[jackflash]

jack flash  that looks good, dial looks a little faded or is it just the lighting ?   any mods. 

Thanks, yeap a few mods.
HR dial and mixed handset relumed and aged slightly. Crownartcustoms bezel insert. ETA 2846 movement. A little case shaping, drilled lugs to accept 2mm spring bars. Athaya 702 crown and tube. Plus, a GS T19 Crystal.

[automatico]

JF:

"Rare now, after some fettling MBW cases make a great watch without going overboard on costs."

 

Last Rolexfinder batch MBK '5512' purchased new from an RWG member...

MBK dial, ST hands, bez kit, case tube, GS crystal, genuine crown, Mary foldoyster, c/o nos ETA 2879, lugs drilled, WSO 580 hoods.  'Polex' case number L342327. 

First posted 12-3-2021.  

Rolex Wristies thread - Page 139 - The Rolex Area - RWG

 

[kakashi239]

1 hour ago, jackflash said:

Thanks, yeap a few mods.
HR dial and mixed handset relumed and aged slightly. Crownartcustoms bezel insert. ETA 2846 movement. A little case shaping, drilled lugs to accept 2mm spring bars. Athaya 702 crown and tube. Plus, a GS T19 Crystal.

 

Did you have to retap the case for the Athaya 702 tube?

[jackflash]

 
Did you have to retap the case for the Athaya 702 tube?

Yeap, and countersink it too if I remember rightly. It was a while ago