Cats Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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 Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 That's what mine have engraved and they are some years old. I don't think it's anything new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 @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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Latest MBK Red Sub: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 @ 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 Capre Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Latest MBK Red Sub: . Thanks Narika. @Cats: I think you should choose the second option of my PM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 where did you get the MBW stamped 1680 case????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 this is my MBW - if it helps : cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 i don't like the snake coming out of Cats watch .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 you noticed that too hey? better remove that caseback and fix that cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 but the dial printing is also different to the ones 1 had - strange ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Carpe Diem Cats welcome in the correct engraved 1680 club btw. shitty QC you should kick your Dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 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. Carpe Diem Cats Don't do it with a Bergeon Opener. try a cheap rubber vacuum opener works on the most watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 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. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 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. Carpe Diem Cats 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks Geo Good idear i might give that a try. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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