Martyd3 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Just finished this last night. Mods include gen crown and tube, CG's shaved, lugs/endlinks drilled and gen spring bars added, smoothed the sharp edges on the case, gen crystal/crystal gasket, new pearl, modded clasp. I did all of the work myself. I am very happy with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Great job, beautiful watch, wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Wow. I wish I had your skills. Congratulations. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted January 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Skill? Not really ... it was really lots of trial and error. You should see my mistakes The hardest part was fitting the crown and tube. For anyone that is going to to this mod, I would recommend getting the Rolex tube installation tool. It will be money well spent! Shaving the CG's was a blast. I think there is almost an artistic quality to doing them. Look at lots of pics before you pick up the dremel. Wow. I wish I had your skills. Congratulations. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Wow, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Great work! If you're taking recommendations, I'll recommend you invest in a genuine insert. There's something about them that's hard to describe- when the light hits the insert, it gives off a matte charcoal type of sheen, and I believe it is because it has different physical properties than the aftermarket inserts that it adds so much to the appearance of the watch. Am I crazy? It's possible, but when I swapped out the aftermarket insert on my SD for a gen from a vintage red sub, it completely 'made' the watch. It looks like you could take off a little from the upper crown guard's outside edge...but that might just be the photo angle. Also, if you get a chance to add some revel nightcolor to the dial/hand markers, you'll be good to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Great job and nice results, enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Very nice work, Marty. You *should* be happy with the results... As for suggestions, an improved insert would make a big difference (gen or not) with perhaps some Clorox vintagizing treatment. And a The Zigmeister tritium-like lume job for the dial and hands is always a great upgrade as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Impressive work Marty! It looks mighty fine :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I would also recommend a gen insert also.. It's make all the difference in the world, Especially after all the work you have done.. Beautiful Work... -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 4, 2008 Report Share Posted January 4, 2008 very very nice!!! I am in the process of working on two 1680's... collecting parts and waiting for them to arrive... The rolex 1680 is one of my favorite watches of all time. You did a VERY nice job on this one. I am jelous haha. I cant wait to get the gen crown and tube in my first one. There are a couple guys here that do amazing dial work if you want to get that authentic 35 year old look. Have a look at stephanes signature to see what he did to his MBW 1665 dials if you want to go that route and take it to the next level, but i'd be happy with it the way it is. Excellent work my friend! dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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