HauteHippie Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 A few shots of my new 16520. I'm lovin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Wowza!!!! That's a beauty!!! Now get down to Anaheim so we can all see it tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I'm lovin' it! Me too B; great shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 nice! so, you pick the white dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I don't suppose you are going to AR the crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I don't suppose you are going to AR the crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 nice! so, you pick the white dial. Ya, I was in need of a white dial watch. I think this fits the bill nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Nice watch and pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 What's not to like. Love it B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Wheeew, very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Migge Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Just awesome, maybe the most appealing daytona (Apart from the 6263/65) of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciccio Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 NICE !!! What's gen and what's rep in this beauty ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks all. It's a great piece. Below is the formula. Costwise we're talking about 37-40% of a used gen. Basically you could buy this watch, or you could buy a used gen 16610 sub from the late 1990s. No brainer for me. The Zigmeister's handiwork Ubi's help Gen lumi dial Gen lumi hands and sub dial hands Gen pushers Gen crown ---->>> ???? Gen case back Gen 78390A/803B bracelet Gen "Mk IV" bezel Gen crystal with laser etched crown @ 6 Phong midcase engraved with genuine A serial number - Went over this case with a fine tooth comb, and it's dead on compared to a gen A serial case or a service replacement case. The gen 803B SELs fit this thing like a glove. Notice no gaps. And the CGs and lug contours are perfect. The notches on the underside of the pushers are exact. Phong's engraving is also excellent. This is what I can actually call 1:1. Ebel 400 El Primero movement shown below, with gen pinions added (these actually gave The Zigmeister fits): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 PS. The SO's Date in pic 1 is fully gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jsuperman17 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 wow chief!! thats amazing!! that will be my grail/exit watch in the future.. of course gen... do you mind telling us the actual cost of the project? do you have any regrets in terms of just getting the gen instead??? an absolute stunner!!! the best chrono movement of them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Absolutely beautiful!!!!!! A true labor of love. Where did you get the gen pinions and which ones did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 That is the sweeteast franken I have ever seen and will ever see!! I thought you had bought a gen at first!! Enjoy this beauty. The Zigmeister is a very impressive guy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Gen pinions were very hard to track down, and they were even a bigger pain to install (for RG). Some nice soul on RWG (SORRY I FORGET WHO!!) sent me a tech sheet for the 4030 which I used for the part numbers. The esteemed Ubi actually tracked a first set down, and then was unable to find another for himself. So, I of course stepped up the search and tracked down another set for Ubi. In the end, I believe they ended up coming from two different sources. In other news, last night, the gen crown broke while setting the time. So much for gen QC, guys. This crown was straight from Rolex in untampered / sealed packaging. Not some pseudo gen crown you find on EBay. The spring load mechanism just seems to have fallen apart. Oh the joys of expensive watch parts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Whoa B, that's straight up SICK!!! Congrats bro, wear her well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 In other news, last night, the gen crown broke while setting the time. So much for gen QC, guys. This crown was straight from Rolex in untampered / sealed packaging. Not some pseudo gen crown you find on EBay. The spring load mechanism just seems to have fallen apart. Oh the joys of expensive watch parts!! Whoa! In all my years of watch collecting, I have never seen that happen on a new/NOS Rolex crown (common problem with used parts though). Have you contacted the seller for a replacement? I believe Rolex warrants parts for 90 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Beautiful build chief! This makes me want to start out on a 16520 quest of my own!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eton Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 That's crazy about the crown, shouldn't happen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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