hemicuda Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 my own creation, thick case with many genuine parts. gen.movement cal 1570 (silver datewheel) gen.bracelet 93150 with 580 endlinks gen.crown and tube gen.springbars,bezel and crystal and now,wanna sell my beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thatn is a beauty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemicuda Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 hey, thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Nice one Insert's real nice, gen as well? MBW rep case and dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyp1 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) These watches amaze me. What would happen if a Rolex AD got one of these in for service? Would they still take out the 8lbs sledge hammer and destroy it? Edited February 12, 2007 by tonyp1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 These watches amaze me. What would happen if a Rolex AD got one of these in for service? Would they still take out the 8lbs sledge hammer and destroy it? Case serial won't match the movement serial, especially if the case says "Polex" Possibly remove the movement from the case and let an independent watchsmith service it (if they'll take it) But service will be expensive unless you can service it yourself or The Zigmeister is your next-door neighbour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackxv6 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 In Holland no problemo with that, a lot of watchmakers, in Germany you can buy all the Rolex spareparts online, cheap... Also a lot of watch-markets with a lot of spare parts, again from German sellers. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Jepp, That's a fantastic watch! I have a question on the dial. Please PM me, Thanks, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 In Holland no problemo with that, a lot of watchmakers, in Germany you can buy all the Rolex spareparts online, cheap... Also a lot of watch-markets with a lot of spare parts, again from German sellers. Jack that's what I said "But service will be expensive unless you can service it yourself" Personally I don't feel comfortable servicing a 30 year old gen Rolex movement worth a thousand bucks, otherwise I'd be ebay bidding like crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Nice watch Hemicuda! You've done a great job of assembling a nice set of parts into a classic watch. Hope you're able to enjoy it for at least a while. BTW, Falco, I wouldn't think servicing a 1570 even over in Europe would be that expensive. It's a common movement, they're all over the place, were in production for over twenty years, parts are still available and any good independent watchmaker with a microstella balancing tool should be able to handle it. My watchmaker here in the USA charges me under $150 for cleaning and servicing, no parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Nice watch Hemicuda! You've done a great job of assembling a nice set of parts into a classic watch. Hope you're able to enjoy it for at least a while. BTW, Falco, I wouldn't think servicing a 1570 even over in Europe would be that expensive. It's a common movement, they're all over the place, were in production for over twenty years, parts are still available and any good independent watchmaker with a microstella balancing tool should be able to handle it. My watchmaker here in the USA charges me under $150 for cleaning and servicing, no parts. Oh no alligoat, you shouldn't have said that... Now my dark side has convinced me to buy 1570's :akuma: How will this end??? No holliday money for me this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Well Falco, obviously you wouldn't be the first or the last person to build a franken... They are nice, but I have a hard time putting a $900-1000 movement in a watch that from a collectors point of view isn't correct. But remember, you can't touch a legitimate 1665 for under $6000 and it might be even more than that these days. And an MBW case is nice, but the engravings suck big time! Polex and an L serial # and the fact that they used laser etching to do the engraving all detract from the final product in my mind. Now, if you could find an original case, then putting a 1570 in it would be a whole different matter in my mind and worth the expense. Otherwise, I'd stick w/ what you did on your 1680, put the gen parts on it and put a 2846 in it. And with the $1000 you save, you could do a 1665 up right also (w/ an ETA, of course)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJoyce Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 I think I just came a bit in my pants. How much for it? Cheers Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 First and foremost- Nice watch, Dirk. Always a big fan of your work And always eager to see what you'll put together next! With regards to the 1665- The engravings on this MBW/WM/WBM/BB are actually correct; no POLEX on the lugs (that's only the 1680). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 I think I just came a bit in my pants. Too much information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemicuda Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 thank you very much... i´ve spend a lot of time and money in this watch. my own cost ... 2000 € and now wanna sell for these price,included dr-dial interests pm please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonton2000 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Come to papa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveblue Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Come to papa! be careful saying that around CTJoyce!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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