bluebite Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Wow, Monsieur BlueBite. Respect! Congrats on a wonderfull project Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Wow, Monsieur BlueBite. Respect! Merci St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 If this is your first project... I cant even imagine what we will see in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfff Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 that's nice, where did you get movement + dial + hands ? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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