How to id a MBW case

[sardonix]

Like to know how to id a MBW Rolex sub (5513/5512) case. The board does not support 3 letter word searches i bet there are already topics about this subject. A link would also be great.

 

[grejyedi]

Might be best to post pictures as the Cartel copied the MBW case including markings and the POLEX engraving between the lugs.

 

[giobo]

In fact later MBK cases have correct Rolex engravement..
The old Polex are supposed to be better though..

Mate i wish i could tell you hot to tell an MBW from another..The 5512 vintage case has gen construction...The cartel usual ones don't...This is the fastest fact i can tell you..

 

[grejyedi]

There's a post here that may help or may just confuse

http://www.rwg.cc/topic/144337-same-old-questionvintage-rolex-wise/

 

[sardonix]

Thanx for the link could also find other topics searching on polex. It is rather confusing indeed.
Is there a rough time lime of:
What years were the old MBW's produced.
What years were or are the new MBW's produced.
What year started the cartel selling polex engraved cases.

 

[razzer]

Just about clears things up in regards to the 5513. It has a bidirectional bezel right? (no clicks and turns both ways).

 

[grejyedi]

It doesn't click - it just turns bi direction (at least my MBK does)