RWG Technical Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 MBW 5512 with some upgrades. 1. ETA 2846 installed. 2. Lug holes and bracelet drilled and Genuine 2mm bars installed. 3. Genuine Crown and tube installed. I have not come across a rolex model that did not accept genuine crowns and tubes. Anyone offering to install a “…more like genuine crown and tube…” is taking you for a ride. Why pay to replace a rep crown and tube with another… rep crown and tube (most likely from the rep sitting next to yours on the workbench), when a genuine crown and tube fits just fine, on all models…(you need to run a tap through the case to get the gen tube to fit, not a bit deal). This is a “Twinlock” I think, but I am not an expert, the parts were supplied by the watch owner. 4. Crown Guards outer and inner surfaces ground down with a Dremel and Swiss files and polished (they are not “milled” unless your using a milling machine). If you want to see the before, just look at any standard unmodified picture of this watch, they were about twice as wide at the tips. 5. Genuine T-19 crystal installed. As with the crown and tube, MBW models readily accept genuine crystals, don’t believe the “…I was told these are genuine crystal’s by my supplier…” it’s either genuine, or it isn’t. As with any genuine crystal installation on a MBW, you have to grind down the inner edge of the retaining ring, or it can’t be pushed down flush with the case. I don’t have the bezel for the watch, so this is why it’s missing. 6. The dial and hands were also re-lumed with a vintage tritium looking super luminova custom mixed. I think the owner is going to be pleased with the results, I know I am… RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Magnificent! Only Ziggy can produce results like these. I believe that is an early Triplock crown. Some didn't have the three dots beneath the coronet. Spectacular work! Early Triplock There is no O'ring on the outside of the case tube, that's why I guessed twinlock. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 god lord.... I want one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Ziggy -- Another job well done. Your already artistic luming skills seem to have improved yet again. Those are the most realistic looking faux tritium index markers I have seen to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
predfan2001 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Great work...and a great watch. My all time favorite is the 5513 but I haven't seen a good dial in any rep, even the MBW. That 5512 looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 3. Genuine Crown and tube installed. I have not come across a rolex model that did not accept genuine crowns and tubes. Anyone offering to install a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 The Zigmeister, Thank you for doing such a wonderful job on my watch!!!! I can't wait to get it back! I have a gen insert & pearl waiting at home for it. Besides that, the rep rivet bracelet will be coming off and will be replaced with a gen folded. x 1000!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I am a little confused. I have yet to come across an MBW the didn't need the case tapped to accept the Gen Tube. I haven't come across a Rep that a Gen Crown fit without the Gen tube. Perhaps I have confused your statement. What I was trying to say, was that some modders will tell you that they installed a "more like genuine crown and tube". My point was that if your going to pay for an upgrade, make sure you do get an actual genuine tube and crown, not another rep one. You are correct on the other points, the case does need a tap run through it, on some it also needs to be drilled out first and then the tap ran through. As well, the gen tube only accepts the gen crown. The owner jojo35 supplied the parts and I installed them. I only stock the 7mm triplelock crowns and tubes. @jojo35 Glad you like the pictures, and my pleasure as always. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Outstanding looking watch with some GREAT mods! Wait till Stephane sees this one. The Zigmeister what more can we say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 What I was trying to say, was that some modders will tell you that they installed a "more like genuine crown and tube". My point was that if your going to pay for an upgrade, make sure you do get an actual genuine tube and crown, not another rep one. You are correct on the other points, the case does need a tap run through it, on some it also needs to be drilled out first and then the tap ran through. As well, the gen tube only accepts the gen crown. The owner jojo35 supplied the parts and I installed them. I only stock the 7mm triplelock crowns and tubes. Thanks for the clarification. I figured that was your meaning. Awesome work as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Congrats, Jo Jo. That is one awesome piece of work by Mr. The Zigmeister! Looking forward to seeing pics with the bezel and OEM folded bracelet. Are those the original MBW hands or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Looking very good. JoJo will be a very happy boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Looking very good. JoJo will be a very happy boy. I certainly will be happy!!!! It's funny, I was looking at a gen "meters first" 5512 just today (it looks identical by the way). They're asking $4500 for the gen, and it doesn't even come with a bracelet! (or papers.. lol, might as well have a perfect rep!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Beautiful work Rob...that vintage lume work you do is so original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Superb work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Hello again, friend. I don't know if you've seen the set of reference photos I took... here's a link. Some DRSD reference photos And here's a shot of my 1971 Triplock ... with no O-ring on the case tube. I thought yours looked familiar! DRSD with old Triplock Great reference photo's, thanks for posting the links. I think I came close with the casework etc. I thought the term triplock was referring to 3 o'rings, but there are only two on these models, one in the tube, and a flat one in the crown, what does triple refer to? and why no 3 dots on the crown? RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I love the way that looks with out the bezel sort of like an over sized airking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dizzy Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 absolutely awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Dammfantastic Job, looks amazing..... I like the crown...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 The Zigmeister im next my friend....i will send you my single red 1680 for mods....i can not wait for you to be back on January! I have only a gen plexi and a gen insert...i will let the rest for you. Realy looking forward for this! Btw im realy imprest with the work..!! Regards @Epz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Here's a little description of the seals in a Triplock...http://www.horologist.com/rolex_crown.htmThank you, printed it off for my files.RGZiggy im next my friend....i will send you my single red 1680 for mods....i can not wait for you to be back on January!I have only a gen plexi and a gen insert...i will let the rest for you. Realy looking forward for this!Btw im realy imprest with the work..!!Regards@Epz.Glad you like the results, I think you already have my email address...RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Here's a little description of the seals in a Triplock... http://www.horologist.com/rolex_crown.htm excellent reference site! thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Outstanding Red team, get you a case of beer for that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I really enjoy this and hope we can keep up some interest on the 55xx models. Thanks to The Zigmeister for setting this up. The interest in vintages is well established on this board. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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