seafoam Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Just put this one together. Ok, so this project started out as an MBW 1680. I used the MBW case for my Snowflake project with the intention of selling the MBW 1680 movement (2836) dial and hands. I had a TC case lying around and decided to make a go of the 16800. I think the MBW datewheel was modeled after the 16800. They are very close. Search for the dial was a bit frustrating with trying to find the right size and availability, but I finally went with bk’s “flat s” dial from the TW sub. Getting the 2836 to fit the TC case was somewhat arduous but it’s in there! I know, this is far from accurate but I liked the look of the old-school datewheel so much that I decided to run with it. I’ve included a gen photo for comparison that apparently had a new “Swiss Made” dial installed. Anyway, check it out. Line up:ETA 2836 with MBW 1680 datewheelTC case/TC tube and crownClark crystalWSO insert with WM pearlBk’s “flat s” dial and hands Future mod plansTo pbdad for lug drillingYuki matte 16800 dial (if/when available)Gen crown image ru online photo sharing upload photos upload pic upload pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) The gen for comparison: upload pic upload Edited November 11, 2012 by seafoam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Superb work mate! i like it. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Very, very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks for the kind words guys. It was a fun project and my first official build. I'm knee deep in the rep world now. No turning back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Looks really good S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Really nice. I wasn't aware that 16800's came with the super luminova dial (SWISS MADE). The last ones apparently did. I learn something new every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks again guys. Bt, the 16800 did not come with that dial. The photo of the Gen has a replacement dial. If you look at the receipt, you'll see a dial on the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Ok, that explains it. This watch proves what kind of superb frankens we're able to build these days, thanks to WM9/TC cases. Frankens of this quality were impossible just a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Nice job! I agree that the MBW 1680 DW is perfect for the 16800/16660 watches, or even a 16000 DJ. Now you need a set of drilled lugholes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Agreed BT. Alligoat, lugholes are the next mod. That's a bit beyond my skill level. That's where pbdad comes in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Seafoam, send it to Justin if he's not too busy. TC cases fit a 2824 much better. I have a 2824 and taller cannon parts(including seconds sweep carrier) that I plan on using for the wife's built after my semester is done. The 2836-2 fits much better in a BK case. Although, the 2836-2 and TC dial/hands I have fit perfectly in the ST case with the right movement holder. I think once you get the lug holes done you will be done sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Agreed Ephry73. There was some difficulty getting the stem in using the 2836 but i was finally able to manipulate the thing in. I did not have to bend it but it may have bent on it's own. The 2836 is what i have to work with at the moment but i very well may upgrade to the 2824 or even a SG ST2130. I'll post a movement shot in a bit. Edit: I did shave the TC movement holder slightly. Not sure if that helped or not. Edited November 12, 2012 by seafoam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Here's a couple of shots of the 2836-2 in the TC case with TC movement ring. I tried to hone in on the stem area, hard to tell if it's stressed or not. upload pic free image hosting photo sharing Edited November 12, 2012 by seafoam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Looks great, B! Sweet build. If you didn't say so, I never would have guessed this is your first build. I can't wait to see it after you get those lugholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Seeing builds like this make me consider tackling my planned budget 16800 again... Fantastic work, amigo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Thanks W. The first of 2 so far. I have the Snowflake to assemble when my MBW case comes back from pb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Seeing builds like this make me consider tackling my planned budget 16800 again... Fantastic work, amigo Go for it TeeJay. Thanks for the kind words. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Go for it TeeJay. Thanks for the kind words. I have two routes for the 16800... Budget 16610 with a swapped out bracelet is a given, but I can either: Decase the dial, matte varnish it, recase it, and have a no risk circa 1983 16800 or... Decase the dial, pull off the markers, replace them with custom made white vinyl stickers, lume the stickers, matte varnish it, and recase it for a circa 1981 (which ismy grail year...) I have attempted Plan B before with paper stickers, the edges of which disolved when the varnish hit, making the dial impossible to salvage... I am very tempted to give it another go with vinyl stickers, but am concerned of another naffed up dial... Then again, I guess they say no risk, no gain... I know that if I 'only' go for the circa 1983, I'll only ever think 'what if..." every time I look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Now that's a project. That's a lot of work for the dial TJ. Too bad Yuki's 16800 matte isn't available at the moment, or ever for that matter. Does your dial have "Swiss Made" or "Swiss -T<25"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Now that's a project. That's a lot of work for the dial TJ. Too bad Yuki's 16800 matte isn't available at the moment, or ever for that matter. Does your dial have "Swiss Made" or "Swiss -T<25"? Yeah, it didn't work out so well with the paper stickers, as the edges started disolving with the varnish, but I think vinyl should retain its integrity, it's just a matter of cutting the shapes cleanly Sadly the dial would be Swiss Made, rather than Swiss - T<25, so it would never be a 1:1 replication (although ironically, the last budget 16610 I ordered did have the requisite flat top 3s and open 6s and 9s ) My goal is just to recreate the overall aesthetic, rather than being 1:1 When the spare cash is available, I might indeed have another crack at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 To the best of my knowladge, the 16800, or at least some of the production, had rounded 3's. Someone check me if i'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 So, then would you classify this build as ... ? You know I'm just kidding, right B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 The latter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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