athan Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) Last week I have received a very nice package with a 1665 GW. The vendor claims that it's a real MBK, but I don't have the experience to tell. (Senior members please help me out with this). My first impression about the watch was great and the initial feel was superb and still is. So far I don Edited March 4, 2008 by athan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 The bracelet extension is absolutely not correct for this vintage 1665. Are you sure it's from MBW and nor MBW CN copy?? Wile, with the money you save, you can sure get one corect bracelet and get some mods . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 The bracelet extension is absolutely not correct for this vintage 1665. Are you sure it's from MBW and nor MBW CN copy?? I don't have the experience to tell. I bought it from Narikaa and he shipped it to me in an MBK bug (see attachment), put I guess this can be easily arranged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Looks MBK. Narikaa is good. Do oyu want some Superluminova on a watch that existed long before this was invented? Not really thanks RepAustria, wasn't tritium around though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Looks like you have the newer case back on that MBW, the bracelet would need to be swapped out on most MBW vintage watches, as they are solid mid link, not hollow, so you would have been looking to get a new one anyway... All in all a nice watch, now let the mods begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 looks good - congrats ! don't worry about the bracelet - in the gen world the bracelet would be exchanged already (after 25 - 30 years of wear ) and tritium would be not glowing any more. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I bought it from Narikaa It's certanly ok! Only that bracelet is ...........strange, this mean that they was out of stock of the standard vintaget one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I don't understand why they keep sending these watches with a Modern Divers extension, I have one from Paso that was a fiasco. MBW WSD with a bracelet made of two different bracelet, moderm sub divers extension part of polished sides bracelet. What a joke the only usable part is the head of the watch. So why did I paid top dollars for something that I can not even wear. Just My two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I have a MBW 1680 and 1665GW both from TTK. I bought these about a year ago. Both have hollow link braclets with what I believe are correct divers extensions for these watches. (non locking) I think the bracelet is one of the strong parts of the watch...very much gen look and feel. Its the MBW modern subs that come with the crappy solid mid link bracelets. There is something about THAT watch pictured above that does not look correct. CG are really thick..much more so than mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 It is a common method to send MBK's with 16520 or similarly stamped bracelets. That happens very often. And that shitty solid link rivet band is nothing better. Grab a gen and end the discussion. I agree with Rep on this one. It deserves a gen bracelet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I agree with Rep on this one. It deserves a gen bracelet you guys are crazy okay - maybe after gen insert, topic, crown, cgs, lug holes, spring bars, date wheel and slow beat movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 It is a common method to send MBK's with 16520 or similarly stamped bracelets. That happens very often. And that shitty solid link rivet band is nothing better. Grab a gen and end the discussion. I agree with you. The least they can do is send a complete bracelet not one made of two totally different ones, not like I will use but at least I could sell it for some $$ instead of throwing it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I agree with Rep on this one. It deserves a gen bracelet You're absolutely right, I have to go for the gen bracelet straight ahead! Any safe and value for money gen sources? How about guys like http://myworld.ebay.com/tudorman8276 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 You're absolutely right, I have to go for the gen bracelet straight ahead! Any safe and value for money gen sources? How about guys like http://myworld.ebay.com/tudorman8276 As Kelster said: do the mods first, forget about the 800$ bracelet and above all ENJOY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athan Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Guys I want to thank you ALL for your worm welcome, replies and support!!! Of course any further input especially about European mods craftsmen available are mostly welcomed! PM me also if you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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