Martyd3 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 There was a post a couple of months ago about a new source for replacement cases. They looked similar to Phong's but were less than half the cost. Does anyone have that post or a link to the site? I have searched for it and can't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Try Yukiwatch over in hong Kong: http://cgi.ebay.com/Full-Complete-Set-of-S...%3A1%7C294%3A50 The 1680 case used to be listed for $350 plus shipping. A friend said they will take the Rolex 1575 movt and are as good as Phong's. Also, Chris at Eurotimez has the MBW 1680 case for $165. This doesn't take a gen movt w/o some mods, if I recall correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 For the MBW... I think you need a specific 1570 to fit the case right. More to do with the shape of the ring holding the date, as some cases (1500, I think) require the different ring to facilitate fit due to their smaller size. Stilty was talking about this recently... Which explains how some movements fit as-is (reinforcing the original myth behind the MBWs accepting gen movements) and some require modification to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torresp Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 For the MBW... I think you need a specific 1570 to fit the case right. More to do with the shape of the ring holding the date, as some cases (1500, I think) require the different ring to facilitate fit due to their smaller size. Same problem on Phong's cases, you need a 1500 (date) movement to fit in. Datejust has a different plate for the day wheel and needs to be machined before Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Lest I forget, isn't it the gen 1680 dial is a tad too big for the MBW case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 That is correct- The 1680 dial is too large by roughly .5mm - 1mm (don't recall exactly). Needs to be trimmed to fit properly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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