torresp Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 I`m glad to show you my latest proyect: a 1665 comex with the famous 1665 case from Vietnam. The watch shows has: + 1665 vietnam case with "standard" DRSD caseback plus a comex caseback + 1665 comex dial vietnamese too + 702 gen tube + crown + gen tritium insert fadded + rolex 1570 movement with fist batch of silver datewheel (more "white" and bold than moderns) + gen 93150+580 bracelet For those who think about the worth of that cases (considering they are f**ing more expensive than MBW cases) my thoughts are: + Case is 100% accurate, but the bezel correspond to post-1974 period (is slightly tinner than previous) + Crown and tube matches perfectly with the case, just like the real deal IMHO, that crown make a big difference... + the engravings inside the lugs are very well done, close to gens as well as the inner writing in the caseback: + the dial is similar to MBW but with a important difference for me: one of the problems when you use 1570 movement on MBW dials is the size of the date window, in MBW dials the window is smaller (0,2mm or so) than gen, that makes that some days (ie 31 ir 10) seems very close to the borders and that thing never occurs int the gen. This vietman dials has the correct size as you could see: Finally some pics comparing my "ultra-mod" MBW case (modded by repaustria and me) with my new viet case (on top in each serie): Hope you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Nice.... What's your source for the parts? Jensen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wow! That's more Franken than Frankenstein! You've taken it to the highest level no doubt. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 @avitt: Phong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 With a bit of help, that case/caseback could pass for a gen. But alot of Phong's prices are outrageous ($1,450 for the 1665 case, aftermarket steel Daytona strap buckle $150 (my gen cost less than that), Daytona pushers for $75/each (same ones I get from Ofrei for $12/ea)). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 We need a new Vietnamese connection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 looks great (& familiar too )....congrats on this watch -- she's a beauty deltatahoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wow! Fantastic looking job! Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted January 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks for your kindly comments... We need a new Vietnamese connection... I tried it on the field with no success, let me know if you have any idea, I have my mates still there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 $1450 for the 1665 case does seem exp... I have been quoted $900 for case and $350 for dial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hope you like it What do you think? Do we like it? Congrats, I love the crown (and the rest of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 That watch is amazing...if I'm correct about it's origin, I lusted over it myself personally. It is hard for me to see the gen bezel, as it reminds me of the difference between the rep and gen crowns- the genuine has a crisper, deeper cut to the teeth. Maybe...just maybe, I'll go for a gen bezel, without the insert for one of my vintages to see how it works. A really good re-dial can be damn near as good as the genuine. This is where I'm curious, is the vietnamese dial a complete replica, like the MBW? Or is it a re-dial? I've got what I believe to be a re-dial from classicwatchparts from ken or whoever does them there- and it's very well done. I can't tell if it's a rep, but I'm not an expert on this stuff. This dial looks very good. With something like the comex, it's got to be a rep dial all the way. I suspect mine could be a rep, as why would it make sense to do a re-dial on a genuine base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomeo Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Speechless and very jealous Great!!! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 WOW thats nice! Cant get much better than that! I really like the 702 crown. Where did you source the tube? I need a couple 702 tubes. cheers! dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 You kicked MBWs ass!!!! Xe xe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hope you like it Like it... nooooo.... I love it Man, what a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitimany Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 WooW, Excellent, Congratulations. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 looks fantastic. I wish I had your crown&tube. It makes a HUGE difference. I wish there was a quality aftermarket. Gen. is too $$ for me these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Just beautiful, nice post Torresp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 $1450 for the 1665 case does seem exp... I have been quoted $900 for case and $350 for dial... He may be wheeling & dealing to move some items, but here is the price quote from the website Sea-Dweller case (without dial) Model 1665, Fit Caliber 1570 Release valve Water proof Original crown & tube Original crystal $ 1450.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahchard Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 He may be wheeling & dealing to move some items, but here is the price quote from the website Sea-Dweller case (without dial) Model 1665, Fit Caliber 1570 Release valve Water proof Original crown & tube Original crystal $ 1450.00 sorry if i did not made it clear, but i meant i was quoted those prices from someone else... hope i did not confuse anyone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 The prices are steep indeed... other website indeed have prices around $1,000 or $1,250 for a 1665 case (ND Trading for instance). But could someone please explain the difference with those other websites? I just look at these pictures and the watch does look magnificent... but i can't just say within a minute what the differences are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDanX Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) Are all these dials and parts really genuine Rolex?, the stuff jewelryandwatch.com and others are selling? I find it very hard to belive that there are so many spare dials around for 5517's, Comex etc, etc EDIT: Beautiful watch though:) Edited January 10, 2008 by SuperDanX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Oh my God, Just when I thought I had got to where I wanted with a 1665 you go and post this! Fantastic piece, absolutely love it. Enjoy it, wear it well and if you ever want to sell it PM me!!! Dieselpower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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