Leifhaus Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'm sourcing parts for my MBW 1665GW project. Is this the correct tube and crown set? Appreciate your feedback. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Submar-S-S-watch...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Sorry, your link isn't working for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Me neither. I am told that the tube is part number 7030 and the crown should be a 7mm triplock. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Current Rolex parts, 24-703-0, crown and 24-7030-0 tube are what Rolex would use in servicing a 1665- if they would service it- some RSC's have quit servicing the vintage watches. Originally, a gen GW 1665 probably would have had the 24-702-0 crown and 24-7020-0 tube. The tube would not have had the the exterior o-ring. Finding the 24-7020-0 tubes is tough these days- the crowns are still around from people like Mark Greenberg in NY. Stick with the 24-703 assembly. BTW, a 24-703 crown will not fit on a 24-7020 tube- trust me, I watched my watchmaker try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 diesel, aligoat: Thanks for taking the time to reply. I've looked up those parts and the gen parts are more than I want to invest in this watch. I think I'll stick with Clarks Parts and be happy. I'm torn between spending a lot upgrading a rep when I can use that money and save towards a new P.O or a gen modern seadweller - which is something I would like to hand down to the boy. Also I have limited time. But now that I've fixed my bracelet end-piece on the 1655 I'm sure enjoying looking at it on my wrist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I just got an OEM 24-7030-9 tube and also have a Clark's tube. The OEM is of much finer quality, but the Clark's should work (and is ~$35 cheaper). Just be sure to pick up a gen crown, huge difference versus aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leifhaus Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thanks drop that sounds like a good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 a 24-703 crown will not fit on a 24-7020 tube- trust me, I watched my watchmaker try. How about the other way round? A 24-702 crown onto the 24-7030 tube, will this work? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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