jjfesq Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 This is my Double Red (MBW/MBK) I bought it with the following mods: -Gen crown and tube installed -Lugs drilled -Gen type springbars -Insert replaced -Dial & hands with nice aged lume -Caseback paint removed -Case repolished and then patinated I added a gen 93150 hollow link to dress it up. Im intersted in comments suggestions and opinions. BTW I have the wrong gen endlinks 593 I think I need 585 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizsladog Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestripes Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Beautiful watch. I think I'm starting to get the vintage Rolex bug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 jj - What you have so far looks outstanding, but I think you have the wrong pearl for a vintage SD (yours has the metal surround, which is incorrect for this model). Depending on which insert you have, the Ofrei illumines dot (pearl) may fit. If not, you should get the PMWF insert (I do not have the link handy, but there are a number of threads about it that you can locate via the Search), which fits the MBW bezel & Ofrei pearl perfectly (w/o cement). And if you are feeling particularly neurotic, you might want to finish your project off with a working Hev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 Looks great Jeff. Freddy hit on the pearl and possible He valve mod but otherwise Re: endlinks. Ty the VRF forum HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Fleischer Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 wow- jeff you're a certified geek. nice pix too! where did you get that baby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 JJ that is a great watch you have. I wouldn't bother too much for the end links as long as they fit. But yes the insert is incorrect. I love your case back Congrats, that is a very nice piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Nice piece jj. New pearl is a must I'd say and keep your eye on Stilty's datewheel project. With these two additions you'll have a watch that virtually nobody could tell from the gen. Well may you wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Nice watch JJ. I agree, a better insert would be all I'd change. Classic Watch Parts (CWP) also sells a nice aftermarket bezel insert ~$50 and as Freddy said the Ofrei lumi dots are spot on or there are some you can find on ebay redone with a vintage toned lume that are nice -it will look something like this (of course mine has nice crack in it ): Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 That's a real nice DRSD As Freddy mentioned the Ofrei pearl is a must and i would also suggest the PMWF insert. If installed both on my DRSD and it's a completally different watch now. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifly65 Posted January 1, 2009 Report Share Posted January 1, 2009 Yeah...now I really want one. Sweet...enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks for the kind advice and comments. As a vintage NewB I am Honored to have Freddy, Dluddy and the rest of you "Vintologists" "bless" my project and point me in the right direction. what do you guys think of this pearl for a vintage look or should I stick with the ofrei? YUKIPEARL ALSO I HAD A COUPLE OF WHOLESALE OUTLET MODERN SUB BRACELET LINKS THAT I TRIED TO INSTALL AND THEY ARE SLIGHTLY TOO BIG BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE. ANY IDEAS WHERE I COULD FIND SOME AFTERMARKET BRACELET LINKS FOR THE 93150 ON THIS BAD BOY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 looks very good!! Is that the MBW crystal or did you swap it out. You can get a Clarks superdome t-39 for about $40 and it will make a big difference to the "look" of the watch. its a much clearer crystal than the MBW. Its hard to explain until you see it in real life. It adds sparkle and gives it more of a gen feel heres mine with Gen T-39 Superdome and acrylic pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_sphere Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Oh and once you're done with the insert ...why not a flat 3 DW too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Nice datewheel Stephane! JJ, I've found that the links from a noob bracelet will fit both a gen or rep 93150. Also, for end links, you can use 580's (early) or 585's (later). The 580's were used on the 1680 for sure, maybe 5513's and 5512's, as well as the early 1665's so they are more plentiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 OK this is mine with a Clark superdomed crystal a PMWF insert and a Ofrei pearl and a lot of work done by the MM Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warn1nG Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Incredible ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 OK this is mine with a Clark superdomed crystal a PMWF insert and a Ofrei pearl and a lot of work done by the MM Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Great move JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikolee Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 AWESOME simply awesome! . thats exactly the watch i want but being located in asia i am not so accessible to the modders of this watch. the drsd is my first choice followed by the SD of Bk. i really love the drsd of mbk/mbw which is what you have but the modifications frighten and intimidate me. did you get it modded or did you have it done? frankly i would want one guy to do it all for me but from what i heard several guys do different mods. anyway i would appreciate some advice. thats a fine watch and if i could get one i may settle for this instead of the pre-order sd of bk. SO CONFUSED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckh Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good Job! Bro! Wear it in good health! Best regards, Raymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted January 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 My clark's superdome came today. Only problem is where can I get it changed and be sure that the work is done so that my watch will still be waterproof. I live in NYC area (Long Island) and if someone has a person they trust for local service or a trusted US person for mail away that would do this swap for me could you please PM or post. Thanks JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Oh and once you're done with the insert ...why not a flat 3 DW too ? oooohhh you just gotta rub that in dont ya? stupid flat top 3!!! One day I'll get it done.. my 1680 needs one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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