MBK Verification Please!!!

[Criegg]

Alright folks..I've recently come across what was presented to me as a MBW 16613 with stated swiss eta.. I have definitely narrowed it down to not being a MBW, but rather, what i'm thinking is a MBK Euromariner.. Why do I think this? The pictures will show but I will explain here:
1.ID Number on the 6 oclock lug reads M845633 Which I found out by this thread says it's a MBK Euromariner http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/85341-ptwm9-sub-vs-mbkeuromariner-side-by-side/

2.Here is why i'm perplexed...TO ME, it looks like an Asian clone movement....I thought all of them had swiss etas ?

3. I found what I THINK is the ORIGINAL sales thread, which states that this is also a MBK Euromariner. this watch has been passed down from here http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=161145&highlight=16613+mbk+euromariner

Just a few side notes as the photos aren't the greatest... The 12 oclock lugs read ORIG ROLEX DESIGN.. Hopefully a MBK expert will be able to tell me if this case accepts gen construction as i'm trying to build a franken 16613... I got the watch for a great deal and am not upset with the seller at all, just trying to narrow down what it is!! Thanks guys!!!

 

[Subjeff]

I think it most def is! If you decide you dont want it, your movie star buddy does!:

 

[Luthier]

I highly doubt it.
1. It is a clone mov't.
2. Engraved rehaut.
These two things came after MBK stopped to make watches.
3. I never seen TT MBK Sub.

But I can be wrong...

 

[huntergreene]

Am I hallucinating, or does the caseback actually say SHITINERAND instead of SWITZERLAND? Say it slow and phoenetically, Sh*t in her hand.

 

[Cynikal.Mindset]

Am I hallucinating, or does the caseback actually say SHITINERAND instead of SWITZERLAND? Say it slow and phoenetically, Sh*t in her hand.

hahaha along with "MONARCH POLFY S.A." also "GELENA"

 

[Subjeff]

RSH, whats your thoughts????

 

[Luthier]

Bump for a friend.

 

[DoubleWristed]

Am I hallucinating, or does the caseback actually say SHITINERAND instead of SWITZERLAND? Say it slow and phoenetically, Sh*t in her hand.

You are certainly not hallucinating!

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[Dr.Verylong]

moved -> Rolex subsection

 

[Criegg]

YES!!!! Straight from the mouth of BK and I quote

"congrats! your 16613 has gen's construction. It's hard to tell the movt is a clone or Swiss. The pic isn't sharp enough"

I am satisfied!

 

[Subjeff]

YES!!!! Straight from the mouth of BK and I quote

"congrats! your 16613 has gen's construction. It's hard to tell the movt is a clone or Swiss. The pic isn't sharp enough"

I am satisfied!

I'm not....sell it to me! :

 

[Criegg]

I'm not....sell it to me! :

Sorry! Build will be starting in about 2 weeks..

Details

Gen crown/tube
Gen insert
Gen crystal
Wm9 superlumed dial/hands
MBK TT bracelet
BK champagne DWO
Swiss ETA
Clark's Bezel


Looking forward to the outcome!

 

[Subjeff]

Sorry! Build will be starting in about 2 weeks..

Details

Gen crown/tube
Gen insert
Gen crystal
Wm9 superlumed dial/hands
MBK TT bracelet
BK champagne DWO
Swiss ETA
Clark's Bezel


Looking forward to the outcome!

Sweet build brother!!! Post the pics on your progress. :cheers:

 

[KBH]

I highly doubt it.
1. It is a clone mov't.
2. Engraved rehaut.
These two things came after MBK stopped to make watches.
3. I never seen TT MBK Sub.

But I can be wrong...

I agree. The only thing MBK about it is the case back, which is from a black Sub.

Not saying it's not a Euromariner though. I always thought they were two different watches. Wasn't Euromariner watches sold by a guy named Chris that ended up running off with peoples money in the end? Kind of like George.

 

[Subjeff]

I agree. The only thing MBK about it is the case back, which is from a black Sub.

Not saying it's not a Euromariner though. I always thought they were two different watches. Wasn't Euromariner watches sold by a guy named Chris that ended up running off with peoples money in the end? Kind of like George.

I always thought a euro mariner was just another take on an MBW. Kind of like a BK version.

 

[alligoat]

Euromariner is an MBK which is just a later MBW.

 

[KBH]

I'm not sure, but I thought it was a TWB (Taiwan's Best) like Bk currently sells.

But the true MBK's were long gone before the engraved rehaut came out. Maybe the original seller was confusing MBK and BK.

 

[alligoat]

I thought the Euromariners came three ways, w/ rehaut engraving, w/o the engraving and as an A serial with lugholes (no engraving, of course). I checked mine ( A serial w/ lugholes) and the engraving at 12 o'clock does say ORIG ROLEX DESIGN- not the ORIG POLFY DESIGN of old.

For a while Chris was a source for vintage MBWs (or MBKs if that's what you prefer to call them) also, but then he went awol.

 

[nicks]

Dont forget to upload som pictures of the build!!!opcorn: