predfan2001 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) Ok, this project is a total fantasy watch (and I'm on a budget for this one), but after several missed attempts go get a Tudor Submariner dial for a MBW, I have given up. I ended up with a Tudor Hydronaut dial. A used Hydronaut dial is almost totally useless unless you have a Hydronaut needing dial. Granted this watch will be totally bogus, but it will look pretty neat and won't cost much to build. My plan is to start with an ETA vintage Submariner, install a modified Tudor dial and snowflake hands. I have a couple rep cases and the dial is a good fit. See what you think. Thoughts and opinions welcome. Here's the starting point: Here's the dial. All of the markers will be removed (they come off easily) and replaced with larger ones. A marker will be placed over the date window to make the dial a "nodate". After some vintaging, cg mods and the snowflake hands, here's the result (except mine will be a vintage Hydro, not a Sub): Total investment around $250.00 when all is said and done (not counting shipping for the parts) Revision: After it was brought to my attension that I shouldn't modify a "Prince Date" into a "Nodate" model, maybe it will be more like this: Edited August 25, 2007 by predfan2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have new snowflake tudor hands. you just have to get the military tudor dial and you will get a very nice tudor. I also have the best aftermarket inserts for rolex 1680, 5513, tudor submariner. If you are planning to do a vintage submariner tudor search the tropic 125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Ok, I was just advised not to make a "Prince Date" dial and "No-date" dial by my girl friend (how did I miss that-just shoot me). I guess I'll order a 1680 Red Submariner rep and use my Sandoz date wheel to give it that Tudor look. I just have no luck aquiring nodates. And I especially hate to tell her she's right....dang it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Predfan, Here's an option for you, I know this is a date model dial but it is a gen Tudor and a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Predfan, Here's an option for you, I know this is a date model dial but it is a gen Tudor and a deal. that dial says 16.3 mm? typo? I've always wanted to make a tudor watch too but most dials are 26 mm....I thought rep cases always needed larger dials....like 28-29 mm. So a vintage rolex case will fit 26 mm dials? TIA bosk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted August 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 (edited) that dial says 16.3 mm? typo? I've always wanted to make a tudor watch too but most dials are 26 mm....I thought rep cases always needed larger dials....like 28-29 mm. So a vintage rolex case will fit 26 mm dials? TIA bosk Most of the typical Submariner replicas have a 27mm-27.5mm dial. A genuine Rolex Submariner dial (26mm) will fit in a MBW only (at least that's what I've read here). The Tudor dial I have is 27mm so it will fit. BTW..I changed my mind. The dial is going into a modern Sub rep I have. I'll post pics soon. Edited August 26, 2007 by predfan2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Where did you buy the tudor snowflake hands ? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 Mich*el Y*ung from classicw*atchp*arts.com He also does ebay I think the guy from westcoastime did only measure half of the diametre. do x2 and you will get the correct size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Gracias. Mich*el Y*ung from classicw*atchp*arts.com He also does ebay I think the guy from westcoastime did only measure half of the diametre. do x2 and you will get the correct size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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