docblackrock Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Hmmm, this is obviously a franken..."aftermarket case" a redial (MY?) even that superdome doesn't look quite right somehow compared to mine (straight edges rising up). OK he's dropped a 1570 in, but my modded WM 1665 still looks better. I wonder though, one of us? Private auction, hmmm click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olreon Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 the bezel is totaly wrong, it´s a sub bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Dial does indeed look like an MY. You can tell by the font and marker size. Also... Seems sometimes the ROLEX 'L' isn't always aligned under the coronet with these dials. I'd like to know what s/n this one supposedly has; the case style and the case back certainly do not match. The case profile is consistent with an early 1665- say from '67 to '68/9 (2.1M to 2.6M). The caseback is from a later white font Sub from the mid 70's on; with that in mind, you see where I'm going with this. Yes, the caseback could have been a replacement by a service center, but keep this in mind- the case itself looks to be in too new of shape, while the caseback looks worn- the case edges seem to be a little too crisp for a watch of this age and wear (look at the condition of that caseback compared to the rest of the watch). However, any notion or thought of the case even being genuine goes right out the door when you look at those CG's. Way too tight around the crown, and too thick. The bezel, though a bit funky, is for a 1665; the Sub's is more flat and doesn't have any step or straight angle to it's profile. So, I think the bezel is okay, but the insert is a different story. The bracelet, end links and movement look okay... But then again, those parts aren't terribly difficult to source... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 I've been noticing these frankens coming from Cananda quite often. Some different seller ID's, but I think they're all connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olreon Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 @avitt what do you think is a adequate price for such a franken sea dweller? best wishes olreon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Randy, Does that movement look gen to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Movement looks legit... Correct bridge shapes, screws where they're supposed to be, s/n in the right place and angle... Kinda odd that the seller only posts one pic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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