Inertiadrifter Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hello fellow enthusiast!! Just picked up the latest TC Sub and wanted to put some GEN parts: I just need a little help narrowing down my search. I want to put gen crown and tube and I need the correct size? Also I need the correct sapphire crystal for it, it's the V series TC SUB version IV but TC took out the engraved Rehaut, so I'm guessing the sapphire would not have the Ar'ed cyclops, Your help is greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixen Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 You need the 7030 tube, 703 crown, and 25-295c crystal, or you can use the new crystal with ar on cyklop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 You can find #703 crowns on ebay for 50-80$ Nostalgia2000 on eBay sells gen spec 703 tube for 17$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Clark's tubes are awesome. I just installed mine and the gen crown fit right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixen Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Clark's tubes are awesome. I just installed mine and the gen crown fit right in. Gen crown also fits tc tube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 so I'm guessing the sapphire would not have the Ar'ed cyclops No 16610s except the very last LVs came with AR'ed cyclops from the factory, but 16610s of all vintages have been fitted with the AR'ed cyclops crystal during service. So don't worry so much about "correct" and just get what you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Gen insert is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Gen insert is a must. Yes, defineltly. I already order one!! And thanks alot for the gracious reply. Now the search is ON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 You can find #703 crowns on ebay for 50-80$ Nostalgia2000 on eBay sells gen spec 703 tube for 17$ Thanks wolf!! I already dealt with him, (nostalgia2000) on the BAY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlocker Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 The TC crown/tube sit closer to the case than gen and since the cutout for the crown on the TC case is a little shallower than gen, your crown might stick out too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 The TC crown/tube sit closer to the case than gen and since the cutout for the crown on the TC case is a little shallower than gen, your crown might stick out too much. Oh wow!! I didn't know that!! Will that look badly noticeable? And would that affect the waterproof of the watch. I was under the impression that the TC Sub is very close to gen construction, So, should I stick to TC tube and get a GEN Crown?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlocker Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Save your money, the TC crown looks very gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Save your money, the TC crown looks very gen. I think I might do that. Do you know if the Sean bezel would fit the TC case? And if does where can I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlocker Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Just stick with the gen insert and crystal, the rest is pretty spot-on and not worth changing. Here's mine with gen insert & crystal: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Just stick with the gen insert and crystal, the rest is pretty spot-on and not worth changing. Here's mine with gen insert & crystal: Wow o wow!! Thanks for sharing the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 No 16610s except the very last LVs came with AR'ed cyclops from the factory, but 16610s of all vintages have been fitted with the AR'ed cyclops crystal during service. So don't worry so much about "correct" and just get what you like. Incorrect! I have had a v serial and random serial 16610 black sub both with factory fitted ar cyclops. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 AR came with V Serial, so you will find V serial (2009/10) either with or w/o AR. All G (2010) and Random Serial (2010/11) have AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Incorrect! I have had a v serial and random serial 16610 black sub both with factory fitted ar cyclops. Ah, I stand corrected. You're right, I meant to say "the last two years or so of 16610 production" not "only the last LVs." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Here's mine with gen insert, crystal and dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Danza1812 - Which DW and Bracelet is on yours ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Correctime; V1 date wheel as the v2 was released after the dial had already been fixed to the movement. V3 bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inertiadrifter Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 So just to clarify!! The GEN dial WILL fit the Swiss movement, With mods Or Without? Because if it fit without a gen movement then that would've been a "dream" franken For me ofcourse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) So just to clarify!! The GEN dial WILL fit the Swiss movement, With mods Or Without? Because if it fit without a gen movement then that would've been a "dream" franken For me ofcourse. Then your dream awaits you. The gen dial will fit an eta mvt but the dial feet must either be clipped or relocated. And the gen dial (27.4mm) will fit in the TC case dial opening (27.0mm) Edited August 17, 2012 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Correctime; V1 date wheel as the v2 was released after the dial had already been fixed to the movement. V3 bracelet. Thanks Brother. It looks awesome. Congrats and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 So just to clarify!! The GEN dial WILL fit the Swiss movement, With mods Or Without? Because if it fit without a gen movement then that would've been a "dream" franken For me ofcourse. Mine has eta 2824 with gen dial which has had the dial feet removed and is fixed to the movement. Guess its my dream Franken too! Also has gen insert and gen crystal. Here it is with my omegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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