Martyd3 Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 I have read that due to the crown position, a 1680 is not a good choice. Is this true? Does the movement drop in a 1665? Does the gen dial need to be shaved to fit in the case? What other problems/challenges do I need to consider? Thanks. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I put a 1570 with a gen dial on a MBW 1680, the Dial needs to be trimmed and the movement fits really tight i can only install back one of the screws. SO i decided to get me a 1665 and do that project instead. it looks like is a better fit. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I will let you know next week how tough a 1570 swap into a 1665 is. My watchmaker will have my 1570 and 1665 on Monday. By the end of the week, the watch will have a gen redial, gen crown and tube, gen crystal, gen hands, gen movement, really nice aftermarket insert and the MBW case. I also have a decent bracelet with gen 580 end links for it. The CG's have already been done... so hopefully it will come out pretty well. I have asked for pics to be taken while the work is being done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 the watch will have a gen redial Just curious -- what do you mean by 'gen redial' & did you pay less than US$2.5k for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 This is the dial I ordered... What I thought would be understood is that it is a gen Singer dial that has been redone as a DRSD. Of course not a GEN DRSD. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=220193197058 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 It is the same nice, but 100% aftermarket dial (from the same source) that was discussed here & here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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