Engravings on the latest MBW/MBK 1680 RED

[Cats]

Does anybody have seen or own's the latest MBW/MBK 1680 RED with these engravings

At the 12 o'clock side

ORIG POLEX DESIGN

1680

At the 6 o'clock side

STAINLESS STEEL

L342290

Thanks for your help

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[Sir-Lancelot]

That's what mine have engraved and they are some years old.

I don't think it's anything new.

[Cats]

Thanks Sir-Lancelot,

the reason why i asked this is because i saw a lot MBW/MBK's with a different engraving

ORIG POLEX DESIGN

5513

STAINLESS STEEL

L341350

That's why i'm confused.

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[By-Tor]

@Cats: Please post pics of your watch.

I couldn't tell if it's a MBW or not (from the pics I received via PM). I'm not that familiar with the vintages (rep or gen).

All I can say that the watch isn't the same as my old (long gone) red MBW 1680, and I doubt they have made any different versions.

[Sir-Lancelot]

Cats,

I screwed up. Mine does say 5513 and NOT 1680. L341162 ser.

I am very sorry, I read one thing and my mind registered something else.

Again, I am sorry I mislead you. It was not on purpose.

[narikaa]

Latest MBK Red Sub:

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[Cats]

@ Sir-Lancelot don't worry it happens to me a few times a day

As By-Tor requested to make it more clear here we go

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[Stephane]

Latest MBK Red Sub:

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Thanks Narika.

@Cats: I think you should choose the second option of my PM...

[Dizzy]

where did you get the MBW stamped 1680 case?????????????

[Sir-Lancelot]

I am confused as hell.

The 1680 engraved case looks like MBW to me too.

narikaa's case has a different serial number than both of mine but it is for sure MBW too.

Funk me. I am lost.

[Star69]

this is my MBW - if it helps :

cheers,

Frank

[Stephane]

Hmm all this need some clarification from Narika.

I mean, at the end of the day, on this board, Narika and TTK are the ones for MBW.

I'm not sure if a MBW has a 1680 engraving but if it does, that is a great improvment.

[Star69]

i don't like the snake coming out of Cats watch ....

[Dizzy]

you noticed that too hey? better remove that caseback and fix that cats.

[Star69]

serious ... it looks MBW to me - an movement shot would be nice

good luck with the mods ... a looong way to go

i can lend you my dremel

Frank

[Star69]

but the dial printing is also different to the ones 1 had -

strange ?

[Cats]

Thanks Frank i'm already learnign how to use a dremel. My 1655 bezel looks great now.

And the snake coming out of the caseback is the new hang tag version ( much easier to store it then in a watchbox just put a nail in your wall )

Tried to open the caseback once but it isn't screwed in flat and my Bergeon already slipped once so i won't try it again.

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[Star69]

Thanks Frank i'm already learnign how to use a dremel. My 1655 bezel looks great now.

And the snake coming out of the caseback is the new hang tag version ( much easier to store it then in a watchbox just put a nail in your wall )

Tried to open the caseback once but it isn't screwed in flat and my Bergeon already slipped once so i won't try it again.

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Cats

welcome in the correct engraved 1680 club

btw. shitty QC you should kick your Dealer

[tmg]

but the dial printing is also different to the ones 1 had -

strange ?

I noticed that too, a definite improvement on the Submariner font size

[Tribal]

Maybe that's a newer batch with correct engravings.

Mine is stamped 5513.

So there where some things changed in the past.

newer Dials no more real Singer,HE Valve on the SD was

functional in the past and so on.

But there are also some MBW/MBK fakes oj the market.

Funny thing a Rep from a Rep

I think resembling the whole watch will clarify the fact.

[Tribal]

Thanks Frank i'm already learnign how to use a dremel. My 1655 bezel looks great now.

And the snake coming out of the caseback is the new hang tag version ( much easier to store it then in a watchbox just put a nail in your wall )

Tried to open the caseback once but it isn't screwed in flat and my Bergeon already slipped once so i won't try it again.

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Don't do it with a Bergeon Opener.

try a cheap rubber vacuum opener works on the most

watches.

[manuel]

So the new one is a rep from the rep?

I have noticed that the new seems to have the serial etched with laser, not engraved, am I right?

Also you say font is better...I am planning to buy a white not red..Will the white remain untouched?

The yellow lume is very fake imo.

Edited June 19, 2008 by manuel

[Cats]

Thanks to all who responded in this post or send me a PM.

It made me help to draw the conclusion.

Tribal, the problem is i don't have a vacuum rubber opener so i will never know what's inside.

Unless it will be disassembled totally.

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[geo1nah2a]

Tribal, the problem is i don't have a vacuum rubber opener so i will never know what's inside.

Unless it will be disassembled totally.

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Wear rubber garden gloves. With the watch back facing you, put both thumbs on the back and rotate counter clockwise. Work great for me. No scratched backs here..

[Cats]

Thanks Geo

Good idear i might give that a try.

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