Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hello Gang, after I received the V3 and I don't like the recessed Crown assembly and some other small issues I experimented to put the Eta 2824 assembly in my V2 Case.... What can I say, it was an easy swap,The stem alligned centered (maybe why I installed a gen Tube on the Case)... The Gen Insert is shaved and sits nice recessed on the Bezel and the best thing it snaps in no glue is needed. So Specs are follow V2 case also V2 Bezel Eta 2824 movement,Dial,hands,etc... Gen Insert Gen Tube and Crown Gen Crystal shorted the CG's a bit other SEL's with shaped and rounded middle link Hollow midlinks and WM9 Clasp Here are the Pics For me It looks better than the V3 Case Here are the Pics Look how well BK centered the Datewheel Gen Crown and Tube installed Side view Front view Gen Crystal Gen Insert Crown position Lume in daylight installed Eta 2824 in the V2 Case Other Shots Forgive some dust and Fingerprints on the watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Nicely done D. You are right; the V2 bezel looks much better than the V3. Is that the V2 dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Nicely done D. You are right; the V2 bezel looks much better than the V3. Is that the V2 dial? Thanks mate I think there is no difference in the Dials,but this is from the V3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I recently swapped out the "ladies" movement that was powering my V2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Here are a Gen Z-Series for comparsion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I guess calling that "pretty nice Sub" would be an understatement of the year. Awesome 16610. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 WOW, That is one great watch. I really like what you have done to yours over the V3. The V3 is a very nice watch, but they have done the usual Rep thing 1 step forward, and if not two steps back, at least a couple sideways.You solved the 2 steps sideways and advanced several steps! Beautiful. Boy would this one make them nervous over on TRF!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 I recently swapped out the "ladies" movement that was powering my V2. the tiny 2876 is a workhorse and has the same Specs as the Eta 2836. The swap is not really needed in my opinion. But I like a mens movement in my watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 WOW, That is one great watch. I really like what you have done to yours over the V3. The V3 is a very nice watch, but they have done the usual Rep thing 1 step forward, and if not two steps back, at least a couple sideways.You solved the 2 steps sideways and advanced several steps! Beautiful. Boy would this one make them nervous over on TRF!! Thanks, you are right step foward step back. WM9 must do something about the recessed Crown for shure. The V3 Bezel is a compromise in my opinion they shaped the bottom line in that way that the crown don't touch the bezel. But bezel teath are way off. Also the SEL's are a step back. All other is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 That looks sweet!! As soon as my V3 conversion is finished I will update this post with my version and pics. List of gen parts on mine will be, gen bezel + gen insert, Gen crystal, gen crystal retainer, gen luminova dial, gen crown + crown tube and everything else will be V3 parts except bracelet which has smooth V1.5 SEL's and V3 band. Well Tribal, it looks great now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 That looks sweet!! As soon as my V3 conversion is finished I will update this post with my version and pics. List of gen parts on mine will be, gen bezel + gen insert, gen crystal retainer, gen luminova dial, gen crown + crown tube and everything else will be V3 parts except bracelet which has smooth V1.5 SEL's and V3 band. Well Tribal, it looks great now. Thanks watcher, Can't wait to see your Sub. With your Specs it will be a true piece of Art. I love to see how the gen Tube solved the recessed look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 THe tube looks better from the front but there is a slight gap at the back but should'nt affect waterproofing as the tube screws tight into the case. I'm buying a new camera this week and will update with some 'so far' pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Tribal, you have got me wondering so I looked through my parts box and I have a V2 case. I've just spent half an hour stripping my V3 out and fitting a gen tube in the V2 case and voila! it fits fine and as you say there are no issues with the stem binding. The reason for this is that the internal diameter of the gen tube is bigger than WM9's tube so the stem has room to move without issue! I have now decided that my franken will be as yours and fitted using the V2 case with the 2824 movement! Will keep you all posted on my progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Tribal, you have got me wondering so I looked through my parts box and I have a V2 case. I've just spent half an hour stripping my V3 out and fitting a gen tube in the V2 case and voila! it fits fine and as you say there are no issues with the stem binding. The reason for this is that the internal diameter of the gen tube is bigger than WM9's tube so the stem has room to move without issue! I have now decided that my franken will be as yours and fitted using the V2 case with the 2824 movement! Will keep you all posted on my progress! Great that it works also four you. Just an easy swap as I told before. Believe me looks much better than the V3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolexSigEp Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 So what all are "flaws" with the new V3? I've read there is a gap with the bracelet and lugs, the crown doesn't touch the case and the bezel paint isn't as smooth. Could any 16610 fanatic please help and advise me? Also, would you rather have the V2 or V3? Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Wow, that's amazing work. Nice watch, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 So what all are "flaws" with the new V3? I've read there is a gap with the bracelet and lugs, the crown doesn't touch the case and the bezel paint isn't as smooth. Could any 16610 fanatic please help and advise me? Also, would you rather have the V2 or V3? Thanks guys! maybe a question of taste. The V3 is a great watch for shure. The Eta 2824 instead of the 2876 is a nice update. Both movements are good. The flaws for me are the recessed Crown and the wrong shaped Bezel. The gap between the SEL's and the Case is mostly solved. But I don't like the new shape of the Sel. The Insert is the V2 one I think it is not updated. So it's your choice which modell you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaguy Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 When going from the V3 case to the V2 case, doesn't the crown position drop again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slan9e Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Great watch! Which SEL's you used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 When going from the V3 case to the V2 case, doesn't the crown position drop again? simply no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjulivert Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 How much for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtanak Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 How much for it? But is he even selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjulivert Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 But is he even selling? o, but you never know .... gtanak Damn I think I have a purchase and complicated! These all sold Rolex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaguy Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 simply no! I don't get it. I thought the screw hole in the V2 case would be slightly lower than the V3 case..making the tube and then the crown sit slightly lower. I have a V3 and wouldn't mind doing this mod, but I like the height of the crown in my watch- want to keep it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegaguy Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Bump- can someone elighten me to the above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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