Tribal Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 So this is my old MBW SD 1665 GW Mods as follows Reshaped CG's in and outside drilled Lugholes Relumed Dial and hands Some Varnish on the Dial Replaced the date wheel with flat top three Gen T-39 Gen Tube and Gen Vintage Crown Gen Insert with vintaged pearl Gen 585 Endlinks Gen Springbars He Valve Mod stripped the color from the caseback and polished the engravings out... Right GW Caseback for shure Hollow 93150 midlink Bracelet with nice Clasp and here are the Pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's a beauty, T. Where you guys come up with all of these great gen parts never fails to amaze me. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Looks fantastic as always Maybe needs a little more bleach work on the insert, it looks quite new still? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Tribal - Not sure about the date font, but the watch is the usual work of art from a very talented craftsman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks guys, for the Insert I like it more like new The Datefont is taken from a gen Datewheel andv the numbers have serifs as it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Yeah , I suppose it is a gen insert, so why mess with it I just like the look when the gloss finish is very slightly lifted, for a more satin look.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Good as gold T :=) Wearing my 1665 its a wrist magnet... cheers Laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's a great looking watch Tribal I didn't expect anything less from you Wear it well. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 thats a grail peice for me. thanks for the amazing photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSmaniac Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Nice! My Bond-Nato is dreaming of a Watch like this! Every modded 1680 or 1665 are welcome Brother Regardz GSmaniac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Great photos of an amazing timepiece. I am comparing it to my great white that is sitting on my wrist at the moment. Everyone should own one of these. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Great stuff D. Just for the record my DRSD is on my wrist (still) and never misses a beat. All members who do not own a 1665 should sell their grandmothers immediately to purchase a decent one with all the right mods. After all how long is your grandmother going to last? A decent 1665 will last a lifetime and you can't get better value than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 is that an MBK dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Very nice watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 always been a huge fan of the GW Sea-Dweller ! A splendid work for sure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 is that an MBK dial? Yes it's a old style MBW Singer Dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 its beautiful. Do you know where I can get a flat top 3 date disc for ETAs. I have emailed Eurotimez and helena has informed me that they have run out of flat top 3s for the moment and dont think that they will be making any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 when you talk about varnish on the dial do you mean the matte spray to reduce the shine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 when you talk about varnish on the dial do you mean the matte spray to reduce the shine? no,there is no shine on the Dial it's matte. Varnish gives a nice structure ,like on a old Dial I will post a macro shot of the structure that u can see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 As Tribal said, matte varnish adds a gen-like texture to the dial face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 @tribal Where can i get one of those insert. I had been searching and searching but no luck at all. Also what did you do the the HE to make it look like that. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 As Tribal said, matte varnish adds a gen-like texture to the dial face thanks for the example freddy thats what I thought I just asked the question wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Thanks Freddy, yours look exactly like mine btw Great SD @ Ciborgman I had a suppiler in the past for Rolex Parts When you look at the Insert it has the bold numbers on it and this is really rare. For the HE Valve it's an easy mod just pop the Valve in with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 its beautiful. Do you know where I can get a flat top 3 date disc for ETAs. I have emailed Eurotimez and helena has informed me that they have run out of flat top 3s for the moment and dont think that they will be making any more. Shoot me a PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 is the "hidden" flip lock correct for this model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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