CJT74 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I have an MBK TT sub, in fact its the exact watch used in By-Tors review (Noob vs MBK...who has the best sub). I am in the process of doing a few minor mods and I wanted putting in a GEN crown to be of them. Can anyone tell me what the part number for a GEN 18K crown is, and if it will work in my MBK. it has the fat tube. Also if anyone has a suggestion on where to get one other than the bay. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Part # for a gold crown is 24-703-8. The last number ( denotes gold. I believe it will fit the latest MBW case tube which is a copy of the gen. That Rolex part number for a case tube is 24-7030-0 in stainless, I don't know if Rolex uses gold case tubes- if they did, the part # would be 24-7030-8. Being that gold is softer than ss, I would think the ss case tube would hold up better over the long run. And no one sees it unless thay're winding the crown, etc. Ebay is the best deal I know. VFR- vintage Rolex forum is another possibility. Watch supply houses carry generic tubes, but their crowns can't be signed- with the Rolex crown- due to copyright laws which Rolex enforces very strictly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJT74 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Thanks, that was very informative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJT74 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Found the tube and crown on the bay. Anybody ever dealt with Clark Watch Parts? The prices almost seem to low. http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Case-tube-Ref-24-70...id=p4634.c0.m14 http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Rolex-Crown-Gold-Ge...id=p4634.c0.m14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Gary Clark is first rate- crown is a good price. You might beat the price, but w/ Gary, you know you'll get what you're paying for. The case tube is aftermarket, but good- I have one in my Noobmariner. Just make sure you tap the hole before you install the tube- remember, this takes tools to do the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ditto. There are many threads recommending Clark's that you can find via the Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJT74 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks, I ordered the crown and tube from Clarks. I also ordered a solid 18K/SS oyster band from Watch Band Man on ebay. Only thing left is the bezel which I'll get into a little down the road. Thanks again for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Finding a genuine bezel isn't easy and certainly won't be cheap- I know I'd just stick with the MBW bezel. Now a better insert is an easier task- there are plenty of those around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJT74 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Sorry, I didn't mean a GEN bezel, I meant a solid 18K bezel but an aftermarket. I already did the insert, big difference. Edited February 9, 2009 by CJT74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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