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MBW GW 1665 tube and crown


Leifhaus

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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.

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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!

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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.

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