My first franken 1680!

[bluebite]

Hi everyone,

This was the reason why I subscribed to this forum...

I came across this gen 1570 movement+dial+hands

Purchased a NDt 1680 case from Natalie (a smooooth deal!)

Another view of the movement. Found a gen stem and a gen twinlock crown:

A couple hour of assembly, silicone grease, sweat, etc. :

(I love it with a non-cyclops glass and a green NATO)

Next on the to-do list:

- gen bezel insert

- gen triplock crown+tube

- index and hands relume (have the correct off-white paint)

What do you think?

Cheers, bluebite

Edited April 17, 2008 by bluebite

[freddy333]

Me likie.

Likie better with a steel bracelet, but that would just be icing on the cake. Have you serviced the 1570?

Well done & welcome to the forum.

[Sir-Lancelot]

Sweet.

Looks like you have everything covered. Nice job. Can't wait to see the finished product.

I like the old crown better than the new trip lock. Just my opinion. I have been looking for a decent tube for the old style crown forever.

[Stephane]

Wow, Monsieur BlueBite.

Respect!

Congrats on a wonderfull project

Cheers

Stephane

[bluebite]

Me likie.

Likie better with a steel bracelet, but that would just be icing on the cake. Have you serviced the 1570?

Well done & welcome to the forum.

Thanks for you warm welcome!

I will have pix posted with a 93150 this weekend.

The movement is not serviced yet but it's on my list!

[bluebite]

Wow, Monsieur BlueBite.

Respect!

Merci St

[Guest carlsbadrolex]

If this is your first project... I cant even imagine what we will see in the future!

[bluebite]

Looks like you have everything covered. Nice job.

Thanks!

Actually, I realize that I still have some work to do on the crown guards.

Best, bluebite

[Cats]

Congratulations Bluebite.

i wish i had the patience and capabilities to do this for my own.

Keep building these nice watches and wear it well.

Carpe Diem,

Cats

[bluebite]

i wish i had the patience and capabilities to do this for my own.

Oh you know it's nothing really.

Crazy $ put into this project and I feel just...fine!

Wish I had more money to build a 5512 and a DRSD...

[bluebite]

If this is your first project... I cant even imagine what we will see in the future!

Thanks Carl, sorry we couldn't have a deal. Now you understand my craving...

Cheers, bluebite

[pfff]

that's nice, where did you get movement + dial + hands ?

cheers

[manuel]

where did you get the case?

Is it a standar mbw case?

I heard that you need to mod the case in order to fit the 1570.

Very nice watch btw.

[freddy333]

where did you get the case?

Is it a standar mbw case?

I heard that you need to mod the case in order to fit the 1570.

Very nice watch btw.

The cases (most likely out of Viet Nam) come from NDtrading & are custom made to fit the 1570. Without any mods, they are the most accurate vintage Rolex cases I have seen. But whether these bare cases are worth nearly 3 times the cost of an entire MBW watch is a judgment call.

[bluebite]

But whether these bare cases are worth nearly 3 times the cost of an entire MBW watch is a judgment call.

Tough call indeed. I chose adaptability over accuracy, knowing that I'll have to mod the CGs and some other stuff.

But you're right, the movement and dial fit like a dream, a real no-brainer.