audemarsdan Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I made a post on my blog about this. My wife's uncle has a genuine double red Sea-Dweller that he wears every day. I finally got a chance to compare it with my MBW DR SD. Man, I kick myself over the bad case back on the MBW. If it was properly engraved it would eliminate the one BIG flaw on the watch. Other than that the MBW is a wonder. Read the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Good read thanks. Have you seen the new thread pointing to George's (MBW) photobucket album? Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Must agree; with a few mods, the MBW vintage models are quite close... Great post and an interesting read. There's nothing like making the comparison in person... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrington Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Come on Randy. It's about time you got the Dremel out and reshaped the CG's on your 1665!!!!! They are not that far off but could be a lot better with a little bit of work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Indeed, Mr. Sherrington. One of these days... I will work the CG's a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Indeed, Mr. Sherrington. One of these days... I will work the CG's a bit So let's say I shell out $350 for a DR MBW. I wouldn't dream of doing any case modifications or crystal replacement myself. What could I expect to have to shell out in addition to have the case modified (crown guards reworked, lug holes drilled ) put in a genuine crystal and get a replacement case back and add a genuine bezel? Isn't this going to run significantly more than the watch itself? I would think a genuine replacement case back would alone cost a fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Expensive... Yes. But when you're dealing with genuine vintage Rolex parts, nothng is cheap. Remember, we're all contending with collectors of genuine vintage Rolex watches for parts, and these folks, who are willing to spend $25k for a DRSD 1665 are also going to be buying up parts to stash away since the US RSC's are starting to refuse service on these oldies. Supply vs. demand, and the top dollar talks. So... Why mod an MBW with genuine parts? Well... for some of us, it's what makes it fun. I myself do it as a hobby- I like to make the most accurate reps I can, not because I flip them or try and fool anyone with them. It's simply my hobby that I derive enjoyment from. Want to know how to make your watch as accurate as possible with regards to genuine? Use genuine parts! Doing these mods isn't something that everyone can agree on; some people see it as a waste of time and money, but for me, I'll take quality over quantity any day. Besides... No one's holding a gun to anyone's head forcing them to do mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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