Jetsons Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 (edited) Nice looking couple. This is my old trusty TW classic which has been terrific. The thick case, deep set dial, thick crystal, correct date mag plus correct cyclops placement are its strongest suit. The MBW 1665 as can be seen in the photos below, has a massive case even compared to the not so wimpy TW. Add the T-39 Superdome to the package and it is a very distinctive & beautiful piece. T-39 compared to the flat top of the TW. Well, it's not really much of a comparison. A tasty sandwich. Hope you enjoy. Jet Edited August 21, 2006 by Jetsons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Beautiful Rollies Jet. The old TW Best case is still the best 16610 case they ever did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Jet, Great comparison. You have 2 beautiful watches... Thanks for the great education! -MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks for the compliments, guys. Bytor, it is a great case. I would love to see the 14060 with this case. With an accurate dial, that would be one sweet watch. mikellem, you're very welcome & glad it was of some help to you. These type comparisons are fun. I may do another comparing a bone stock MBW 1665 to the modified version. Cheers, Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Jet- Nice pics and nice watches. I can't believe you have managed to leave one of your MBW's untouched now that you have been bitten by the mod bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks, Kruzer! It will probably will not remain stock much longer as I have some very tasty OEM parts anxiously waiting intallation. BTW, next week would be great. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I knew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Good stuff, Serg! Good stuff indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks, Randy! I don't have many clones but do try to keep the quality level as high as possible. Something along the lines of "quality over quantity." Regards, Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellfell Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Nice looking couple. This is my old trusty TW classic which has been terrific. The thick case, deep set dial, thick crystal, correct date mag plus correct cyclops placement are its strongest suit. The MBW 1665 as can be seen in the photos below, has a massive case even compared to the not so wimpy TW. Add the T-39 Superdome to the package and it is a very distinctive & beautiful piece. T-39 compared to the flat top of the TW. Well, it's not really much of a comparison. A tasty sandwich. Hope you enjoy. Jet Sir, I beg your perdon for my ignorance but I not undestand "trusty TW " Is it a replica buyed from Trustytime"? Is other ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Sir, I beg your perdon for my ignorance but I not undestand "trusty TW " Is it a replica buyed from Trustytime"? Is other ? Thanks Fellfell, this is what is called the Taiwan best case 16610 which is deeper than the standard CN plus has the correct cyclops position. From what I hear, this older case is no longer in production. I believe EL offered his last piece for sale recently. By "trusty" I was making reference to a reliable time keeper. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Hi Jet, nice TW 16610 do you have looks like mine... i hope you never sell this beauty.... RG tribal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSmoot Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Where do you get these TW classics? Has it been modded or did you purchase it that way? Nice looking couple. This is my old trusty TW classic which has been terrific. The thick case, deep set dial, thick crystal, correct date mag plus correct cyclops placement are its strongest suit. The MBW 1665 as can be seen in the photos below, has a massive case even compared to the not so wimpy TW. Add the T-39 Superdome to the package and it is a very distinctive & beautiful piece. T-39 compared to the flat top of the TW. Well, it's not really much of a comparison. A tasty sandwich. Hope you enjoy. Jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted September 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Thanks for the compliment, Tribal. Very much appreciated! These two aren't going anywhere. It took a quite a bit of effort & lots of help from friends to get these two guys to look they way they do. DWSmoot, as I mentioned above, the classic Taiwan best case is no longer manufactured. You might contact EL and to see if any can be sourced. There are others that look very good as a platform for mods. The TW 16610 had the side case holes & bracelet drilled to accept 2mm spring bars, case nicely polished and OEM insert installed. There are acouple of additional improvements that I would like to do but all in good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSmoot Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Beautiful watches...nice work! Thanks for the info on TW... DW Thanks for the compliment, Tribal. Very much appreciated! These two aren't going anywhere. It took a quite a bit of effort & lots of help from friends to get these two guys to look they way they do. DWSmoot, as I mentioned above, the classic Taiwan best case is no longer manufactured. You might contact EL and to see if any can be sourced. There are others that look very good as a platform for mods. The TW 16610 had the side case holes & bracelet drilled to accept 2mm spring bars, case nicely polished and OEM insert installed. There are acouple of additional improvements that I would like to do but all in good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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