lazarini Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Sooo ... what i have here on my desk is a fully modded 1665 mbw with a looooong laundry list of mods (Cg mod, gen pear and insert, relumed dial and hands , ubi DW ,gen tropic 39, gen 585 ends, gen tube - crown combo , repolished case , drilled lug holes with gen springbars and an slow beat eta movement ... the works ) ... and the SSD with moded CGs and a gen insert pearl combo. I just wanted to give u a comparative shoot out on the both pieces ... for ure view pleasure THE SSD : THE MBW 1665: TOGETHER : LUME : AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST ... MARADONA SHOOT Regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Awesome Laz, the SSD looks impressive. I've read some of the mixed reviews about it, but I think the modded pieces look nice. Do you like one over the other? It's kinda a rhetorical question I guess, but the SSD looks so nice that I figured it might be pretty close. Damn, when you mentioned those 585 endlinks, I did a sharp inhalation. I've been seeing some ridiculous prices. What's interesting is that there'd been debate about the prices of t-39 superdomes, some saying that they've been going for absurd amounts, some saying they're within the more recent historical price range. I'd said that they were still available for cheaper, but it looks to me like there are people buying/selling them for both amounts. Strange, this rolex market is. I'm still anxiously waiting to see if my 7836 bracelet is going to show up and be genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crick0234 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 very cool. i would have thought the vintage model would be smaller, but it seems like in the fotos it's just as big if not bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Laz, a suggestion on possibly adding even more $$ to your already expensive 1665 project, but sometimes you can find deals on genuine 78360 bracelets that look better than a rep bracelet...not 'correct' exactly, but better in terms of overall appearance, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 :wub: :wub: :wub: Congrats Laz, beautifull couple of SD ..... If i haven't already the SSD, i will go for the 1665 .... but my choice gone for a 1680 White, and the modds list should be the same as yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 :Jumpy: impressive ! which one you like more ? now you only need a good modern Sub to finish your collection Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanya Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Love the SSD jsut got the newest version with beefier bezel and better bracelet. Out of the box I was really stunned by accuracy and quality!!! Especially as someone who owns four newer Genuine Rolexes. It sits proudly in my winder next to my Gen LV Kermie!!!! I am torn as to weather I should have it lumed or leave it alone as the Lume is actually pretty good, not Rolex good but glows pretty brightly. The Lume on the Gen isn't blowtorch bright anyway. Not the best photographer but here is a pic of my SSD with my Gen LV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Congrats Laz. I'm sure you love the 1665, don't you. It's a keeper for sure. How is your case back looking ? Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 BEAUTIFUL! I think you did magnificent work to that 1665! Wear it in good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thx to all of you for kind comments and observations. @ mezz ... now regardin the bracelet im pretty happy with the way things are the only thing what i would upgrade on it is swap the clasp and divers extension with the genuine item ... but that said when i was looking around prices are ridiculous all do will keep my eye open on that item in future @ crick ... the vintage in terms of size dont give up nothing to the modern in some aspects 1665 looks even beefier visually due to the t39 ... @ stephane my friend ... yep as u probably remember this was an DRSD there fore the case back is a DRSD one ... i was trying PASO way back for the correct one but he did not come back to me on that one ... as time passed i realized that i prefer the look of the DRSD back then the GW one even do if its not completely correct ... we will see. @ ALL ... to answer the "wich one i prefer question" let me put it this way SSD is an expendable product for me all do a nice watch in any aspect has no way to measure to my 1665 GW that me and T were buildin for 4 months ... i feel like its my baby or something same goes for the 1680 white sub The only way i would consider moving the 2 is if i would buy a gen and even that i would probably share a tear or 2 ... thats how much i love my vintage duo Regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'm with you, Brother Laz. My 1665 will go down with captain and ship, much as I love my SSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethebest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Great couple Laz, and fantastic job on that 1665. I love this watch, I have an MBW Double red I started vintagising/modifying with Frank's help ...The thing I love most in your watch is the Ubi wheel. I can't sleep with my DRSD thin date. Do you know if this wheel is still possible to find somewhere? Congrats, friend, the SSD is awesome but your 1665 sucks!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Steve, thx for the kind words yes ure right about the DW ... it makes huuuge diference well for me that is Hard to get , but i give u a hint ... try Mezz or JoJo35 if lucky they could help you out ... never hurts to ask do ! regards Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Nice work on both watches. I agree about the bracelet (get a gen or at least replace the clasp with a gen clasp) & would also recommend that you consider installing a working He valve since the existing etching in the side of the case is a dead giveaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry563 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Can someone tell me what is so bad about the 1665 MBW bracelet? I am looking at the pictures above and I fail to see any difference in that vs. the rep bracelet that came with my TTK MBW GWSD. My bracelet is hollow mid link with excellent fit and finish and the end links look just like the above. So whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Nice work on both watches. I agree about the bracelet (get a gen or at least replace the clasp with a gen clasp) & would also recommend that you consider installing a working He valve since the existing etching in the side of the case is a dead giveaway. @freddy333 What is the most one should pay for a 93150 bracelet clasp before it becomes ridiculous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Very nice couple, wear them well my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 Does your 1665 have a "working He valve"? It sort of looks like it does.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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