pauluk Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi I have finished my comex 1665 at long last! enjoy [a ttachment=32110:sk4.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billywhiz Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Lookin' Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Looks great. Give us the rundown.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Awesome work, bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Very beautiful! It shows a lot of effort and thought went into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauluk Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 here's the lowdown; MBW 1665 case, crown guards re-worked inside and out, case tube hole drilled and tapped for the genuine case tube, spring bar holes re-drilled to fit genuine, beveled edges and I kept the sides flat as its easy to polish them to a rounded shape, genuine crown, bezel has been polished and a genuine luminova insert fitted, the insert fitted as it should a new improvement as the first mbw I done the insert dropped into place giving you a flat look this one has the correct angle, case back has the comex stlye numbers engraved and I have polished the marking's by hand to give a more spread out appearance, the crystal is a genuine t39 the latest flat type I decided against the clarks as I sat it next to a genuine dome crystal and it is not the same, the dial is a genuine rolex dial that has been reprinted, I am happy with the dial but the coronet is not correct, the hands are genuine tudor 79090 submariner and they are the same as the sea dwellers, the date disc is a Stilty sample so many thanks to him as the bigger numbers and the flat three's finish the watch off great, all the numbers line up perfect so his hard work is paying off, the movement is an eta 2846 21 jewel non hacking and that was the sealed pack model so that keeps perfect time, the bracelet is a genuine rolex 93150 with the correct 585 end pieces, I have worked on the eta date wheel and also the dial seat to make the hands sit at the right height, I am sorry I did not do a blow by blow account of this build I just do not have the time, glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Truly impressive. Every time I see something like this it makes me want a vintage MBW as well. Your time and effort has paid off with an outstanding timepiece. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Now that's what I call a project. Thank you for the build description. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Such a sweet watch... enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbreene Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Very cool! Nice work, now it is time to start another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauluk Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 maybe a daytona cal.72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I doubt the dial blank is gen (repaints never are - unless you pulled the dial from a known gen & sent it to 1 of the few pro repainters yourself), but top notch work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelmv Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 very nice work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I love this Comex very much. Great timepiece Wear it well Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Nice work Paul, that's an awesome Comex. Where did you source the dial and who repainted it? Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauluk Posted March 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi Polexpete I tried to send you a message but you box is full will send it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 BEAUTIFUL JOB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkBachs Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Wowee! Now that I'm starting to get the retail rep buying bug out of my system, I'm thinking about starting some kind of project myself. I'm looking forward to doing the research and treasure hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hi Polexpete I tried to send you a message but you box is full will send it later. Hi Paul, fixing it now Cheers P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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