Some pics of my MBW 1680 and 1665

[Martyd3]

[Justasgood]

Good work Marty.

A little cleaning up of the inside of the CG's and you are set. Nice Gen clasp as well. The Lugs look good and could probably use a little more polishing to clean up the bevel.

Nothing like the satisfaction of doing it yourself.

Wear them well.

Kurt.

[mezzanine]

Very nice. Are you planning on aging the lume at some point on the dial/hands? I think it would take the rest of your mods to the next level, and make the two watches complete. Is there a gen bezel on either of those watches? I know you'd tried the Clark aftermarket, but wasn't sure if you'd tried something different once it didn't work.

[Martyd3]

Very nice. Are you planning on aging the lume at some point on the dial/hands? I think it would take the rest of your mods to the next level, and make the two watches complete. Is there a gen bezel on either of those watches? I know you'd tried the Clark aftermarket, but wasn't sure if you'd tried something different once it didn't work.

I want to do the lume aging, or I may try an aged aftermarket dial if I can find a good one. I need some dials to practice on first. The bezels are original. I tried the Clark on the 1680, but it would not turn. It was that tight. I messed with it for a couple of days and then gave up

[mezzanine]

I've decided I'm going to get a gen bezel for my 1680, but I'm not in any rush. I'm not going to spend huge $$ on it, and I think I can get one for a reasonable price once I finally get the cash together for a secondary upgrade of that nature. Then again, I just had the thought that the MBW 1680 is modelled after a 5513, which makes me wonder whether a genuine bezel for a 1680 would fit. I think that the bezels are interchangable on both the 1680 and 5513, but I'm not 100%.

Considering the work you already have in your watches, I'd consider going after a couple of good dials as a potential worthwhile upgrade. I think you'd be satisfied with the value of that type of purchase. Not everyone would, and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for everyone as an upgrade. But if you're into the territory where you're adding genuine bracelets, adding a better dial (especially for the 1680) might be a good call.

[Star69]

nice watches !

but sometimes a little less shaving is more

esp. on the back of the CGs -

here is a ref pic to compare :

cheers,

Frank