dieselpower Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Hi all, As some of you may recall, I recently had a bad experience with RBJ and got ripped off. Well, I have spent some time (and $$!) collecting parts myself and found another modder and would like to post photos of the latest incarnation of my MBW 1665 DRSD to hear your valued opinions. The list of mods/parts is as follows: Clark T39 superdome Rep bezel insert Ofrei pearl dot Subtly aged dial Ubi datewheel overlay Slow beat ETA movement Gen crown and tube Aged case and caseback Rep hands I will wear the watch daily and hopefully acquire some natural battle scars to complete the authentic 30 year old look! Any suggestions as to what else I could do please feel free to chip in!
dieselpower Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Posted December 17, 2007 I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the various members who were so helpful and generous with their suggestions and gifts (you know who you are - thank you) and general support etc etc. I am a happy bunny
Nanuq Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Looks really good! Now just put it in the clothes dryer with some jeans and run it for a couple days. Perfect!
Jetsons Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Diesel, the 1665 looks to be about 1000% improvement. Very nice work!. I suspect the OEM crown/tube is slightly better than the after market $%&#@ that was recommended by the original modder. :ohmy: If you tire of the rep rivet, try a vintage hollow mid -links bracelet which looks more authentic, IMO. Otherwise, just wear that beauty and enjoy. :biggrin:
Stephane Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Hi DP, It's a pleasure to share your happiness in finaly having a very nice looking DR. Congratulations. Me too I would like it to be a little more vintage...but would not go as far as Nanuq recommend... 1 days in the dryer should be enough :laugh: Cheers Stephane
freddy333 Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Diesel -- Looks outstanding & I agree with Jetsons - 1000% improvement. NOW it's starting to look the way a gen vintage Rolex is supposed to look. I would also agree that you would do well to toss that rep rivet bracelet out & replace it with a gen folded or hollow link Oyster (I think the additional money spent here pays off) or hollow link rep Oyster with gen 93150 clasp or just a good rep hollow-link Oyster.
cib0rgman Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 DP, The watch looks fantastic, I have a White SD coming from paso. I did not go with the DRSD becasue it too vintage and rare. Congrats Regards
Tribal Posted December 17, 2007 Report Posted December 17, 2007 Nice one I also would put a nice Hollow midlink Oyster bracelet on your beauty looks much better and more authentic...
Heywood Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Diesel, Congratulations. That really turned out looking great. Wear it in good health!
polexpete Posted December 18, 2007 Report Posted December 18, 2007 Hey Diesel, good to see it come together looks great, enjoy...! P.
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