taukappaepsilon 0 Posted March 25, 2013 I want to buy new daily beater/daily swimmer for the beach/pools/hottubs and I'm set on getting a vintage sub/sd. Which one would you chose out of the white 1680 or the red 1665 and why? My current collection consists of an AP Diver, PAM 111, and EXII polar. I think I'm leaning towards the 1665sd because I like the domed crystal since it sets the watch apart. What are all of your opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
746_heuer 0 Posted March 25, 2013 it's you who has to choose, depending on your wrist size and if you like cyclops or not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexwatchman 0 Posted March 25, 2013 Awful... Ok I take with cyclops... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted March 25, 2013 if its going to be a daily beater go to time shops get it in a 21j(wich has the right movment speed) and you can get both for under 150......that's what I just did and added a military sub to boot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aafanatic 0 Posted March 27, 2013 They are both awesome. When I can't decide it is because they are both awesome. I like the cyclops and I like the double red. I am not much help but you can't go wrong with these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnl 0 Posted March 27, 2013 if its going to be a daily beater go to time shops get it in a 21j(wich has the right movment speed) and you can get both for under 150......that's what I just did and added a military sub to boot That's what I would be tempted to do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteChocolateJr 4 Posted March 28, 2013 For getting in and out of pools and hot tubs? I'd get an Orient or a Seiko. A Rollie rep will start to leak a helluva lot faster than a "budget" gen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulc 0 Posted March 28, 2013 double red with the domed crystal looks fecking glorious on a nato band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timetech08 0 Posted March 28, 2013 single red sd or comex much more realistic imho ,, and if it is daily i would get a swiss eta ,, if u can get a mbw or watchmaster they are the best ,, u can put a genuine crystal in it and it seals up and the only watch i cant blow up with my pressure tester !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taukappaepsilon 0 Posted March 28, 2013 single red sd or comex much more realistic imho ,, and if it is daily i would get a swiss eta ,, if u can get a mbw or watchmaster they are the best ,, u can put a genuine crystal in it and it seals up and the only watch i cant blow up with my pressure tester !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will the watch from Ryan at intime be waterproof? He says it is. If I get it greased and have my guy replace and then regrease all the rubber gaskets should it be waterproof? How many bars have you tested yours to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timetech08 0 Posted March 28, 2013 well i cant speak for theres im going by experience, the mbw vintage is the best and hard to get now , they dont make them any longer , i am a modder from many years ago and those are made exactly like genuine i owned the genuine to compare back then ,, u could put gen crystals , the thing about them leaking is around the crystals and not orings usually ,, it has to be secure like genuine imho, i might have an extra laying around ,, if interested lmk via email and i will see what i can do about it but they are not as cheap as those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sardonix 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Listen to timetech Not cheap.....but NICE my MBW eurotimez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taukappaepsilon 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Can any of you please post a picture of the dial of your 1680/1665? I'm wondering what it looks like in person, is it as yellow as it is in the pictures I posted from Ryan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted March 28, 2013 Listen to timetech Not cheap.....but NICE my MBW eurotimez nice , how much?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sardonix 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Listen to timetech Not cheap.....but NICE my MBW eurotimez nice , how much?? depends what you want in it. Prices from 2009/2010 MBW case $190 ingod dial or mbk dial $140 / $80 respectively clarks top hat $30 2846 + servicing $230 datewheel $10-$30 insert: service gen or pmwf+ofrei pearl $90-$150 gen crown $30-$70 WSO tube $25 hands $30 2mm bars $6 bracelet??? they all suck, you need to make a hybrid to get it right. assembly costs ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timetech08 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Listen to timetech Not cheap.....but NICE my MBW eurotimez nice , how much?? depends what you want in it. Prices from 2009/2010 MBW case $190 ingod dial or mbk dial $140 / $80 respectively clarks top hat $30 2846 + servicing $230 datewheel $10-$30 insert: service gen or pmwf+ofrei pearl $90-$150 gen crown $30-$70 WSO tube $25 hands $30 2mm bars $6 bracelet??? they all suck, you need to make a hybrid to get it right. assembly costs ???? i have some genuine 127 crystals stilll in the rolex wrapper and tropic 39 ,, these are the best and your setup is what i recommend if u want accuracy ,, u can get the genuine tudor hands for it as well which is same as the red subs or great white but fits eta movements which is what was in the tudor subs back then ,, nice watch ,, did i do those mods? ive done so many in the past , lol and your cgs look like i did them is why im asking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taukappaepsilon 0 Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) One of the QC pictures from Ryan. I accepted. How does it look to you? I wish the markers werent quite as yellow but I guess there isnt anything I can do about that. Edited March 29, 2013 by taukappaepsilon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seclark007 11 Posted March 29, 2013 DR is my preference.... but that's just what I like Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted March 29, 2013 DR. Just don't like the cyclops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peakpower 0 Posted April 2, 2013 Listen to timetech Not cheap.....but NICE my MBW eurotimez nice , how much?? depends what you want in it. Prices from 2009/2010 MBW case $190 ingod dial or mbk dial $140 / $80 respectively clarks top hat $30 2846 + servicing $230 datewheel $10-$30 insert: service gen or pmwf+ofrei pearl $90-$150 gen crown $30-$70 WSO tube $25 hands $30 2mm bars $6 bracelet??? they all suck, you need to make a hybrid to get it right. assembly costs ???? Wow! That's is beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taukappaepsilon 0 Posted April 2, 2013 Just an update, I actually ordered both Ryan's 1680 and bought an original MBW single Red Sea dweller 1665. I'm going to do a comparison of the two and then sell the 1680 as catch and release since there is no reason to have both the 1680 and MBW 1665. They should both be here tomorrow so ill post pictures then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taukappaepsilon 0 Posted April 3, 2013 My original MBW 1665 srsd came in today. I love everything about it except for the fact that the bracelet is a full link too big and I can't remove anymore links. Any ideas how to make it smaller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulc 0 Posted April 3, 2013 Dump the bracelet and whack it on a nato. I got a double red 1665 and did just that after duffing the case and face up....well pleased now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
