irolexu Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 So as some of you may know there is a WM9 V2 (so BK says) on repgeek and I am possibly considering selling my BK TW best with WM9 dial hands SL etc...cause I am having gen parts coming in and if I can trade up to the better sub and then franken the heck out of it that might be a better deal then again the TW is a great watch. I am just trying to go for as close to absolute accuracy as I can achieve with a 16610 (even though 100% accurate=GEN). Right now I have a genuine insert and crystal for install this month next is gen crown and tube. so to sum it up...should I pull the trigger on a WM9 franken or franken the TW either way I'll be very pleased with either outcome! thanks RWG!
sneed12 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 I don't think the v2 is that much "better" than the TW. Crown height is better, but that's about it.
irolexu Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Posted December 14, 2011 Thats basically what I read the real difference was and also that it has a more gen like rotation on the bezel assembly with gen click spring installed. that to is what I am after as well but again I really do love the TW
Star69 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 a gen click spring is dirt cheap also you have the better SELs ...
giobo Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 Guys are right..The only reason for changing the wm9 to a TW is the tag...I was into the same thoughts..If you are so into trouble ask BK...!!
w.genzo Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 I would never trade a TW with a v2, v2 SELs issue is easy to spot on
blue_sphere Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 gonna have to go with genzo TW best is a wm9 v1 anyway...
klocklind1 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 I have both the TW sub and the WM9 V3 sub ( and also the WM9 LV, V3 !) and I think that the TW case is as nice as the WM9 but You have to shave the CG:s on the TW sub case. The V2 AND the TW sub has incorrect crown position ( by 0,45 mm to low ( WM9 V3 uses eta 2824-2 compared to eta 2836-2 in TW sub !) . And the V3 WM9 has better (higher!) crownposition but on the WM9 V3 case the material at the CG is machined down a little to much! So both has cons and pro! On the WM9 V3 the genuine bezel -insert fitted without sanding it down. Regarding the clickspring, I have chaged the standard one with a one from Clarks that is way better than the standard spring:)
klocklind1 Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 And of course I forgot to agree with that the endlinks from the TW sub is WAY better than both the WM9 V2, V3
giobo Posted December 14, 2011 Report Posted December 14, 2011 I have fitted a noob bracelet on the TW and it is great.. Tight and nice!! Also you are right about the Clark Spring..It helps a lot... I would like to see how the gen crown will fit on my Sub..I think the tw crown is a little small...
irolexu Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Posted December 15, 2011 Ok great I'll replace the click spring with Clark's right now my TW is on the way to bk for insert and xstal!! Next Clark's spring gen crown and tube and that's how you answer "who has the best sub?" I do
seafoam Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 I used a Noob bracelet from BK's transformer (I miss that watch) on my TW. Looks fantastic and hollow mids
irolexu Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Posted December 15, 2011 I used a Noob bracelet from BK's transformer (I miss that watch) on my TW. Looks fantastic and hollow mids What is a bk transformer? I'm gonna take a wild guess...GMT?
japanic Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 What is a bk transformer? I'm gonna take a wild guess...GMT? Indeed. Also known as the "pepsi" GMT. The transformer is due to the same overall color scheme as Optimus Prime.
sneed12 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Indeed. Also known as the "pepsi" GMT. The transformer is due to the same overall color scheme as Optimus Prime. Nope. The Transformer was BK's name for his GMT, because he offered an option where the bezel ring easily came off. It was secure, but lifted off without tools. You could then order multiple bezel rings with inserts installed and easily "transform" the watch from being a pepsi GMT to a coke GMT or all black GMT.
correctime Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 And I too miss the Transformer. I Should have held on to that one.
tabularasa415 Posted December 15, 2011 Report Posted December 15, 2011 Ok great I'll replace the click spring with Clark's right now my TW is on the way to bk for insert and xstal!! Next Clark's spring gen crown and tube and that's how you answer "who has the best sub?" I do Well, I've got all of the above and a gen 93250 clasp on my PBdad modded bracelet. I've compared my TW with uber mods against my gen 16610 and it's pretty amazing. You're on the right track ;-)
irolexu Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Posted December 16, 2011 Well, I've got all of the above and a gen 93250 clasp on my PBdad modded bracelet. I've compared my TW with uber mods against my gen 16610 and it's pretty amazing. You're on the right track ;-) Thanks! Have you tried the Clark's click spring on TW? Did it improve your rotation?
Tribal Posted December 16, 2011 Report Posted December 16, 2011 As you all know I'm a Sub freak and I owned all possible models out there. So as mentioned all have there flaws. The TW is much more as the WM9 V1, so a good base. Also SELs are much nicer than WM9. I prever the WM9 V2 Case because the CGs are nicer than the TW. With some Mods you can get a great result on both models. Take a look at my Hybrid Sub there are Mixed Parts of both worlds and gen ones for shure.
Tagman26 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Posted December 17, 2011 Has anyone Frankened the TW yet? I'd like to see the TW done very well using gen parts.
irolexu Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Posted December 17, 2011 Has anyone Frankened the TW yet? I'd like to see the TW done very well using gen parts. Check back with me in about a month from now. I should have gen crystal, insert, crown, tube. i'd like a gen 93250 clasp assembly if not to pricey.
Star69 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Posted December 17, 2011 Has anyone Frankened the TW yet? I'd like to see the TW done very well using gen parts. see my sig - there are some pic of my old TW/WM1 cheers, Frank
giobo Posted December 17, 2011 Report Posted December 17, 2011 Looks great Frank... I already have the crown-tube set,in some weeks i will have the insert and i am in a search of a crystal..I talked to Clark yesterday though and he said he will have his new crystal ready in about three weeks time..So i might get this instead with a 2.5mm gasket and the gen insert will make a good combo...Also i think the noob bracelet is a must have for the tw..
Star69 Posted December 17, 2011 Report Posted December 17, 2011 Looks great Frank... I already have the crown-tube set,in some weeks i will have the insert and i am in a search of a crystal..I talked to Clark yesterday though and he said he will have his new crystal ready in about three weeks time..So i might get this instead with a 2.5mm gasket and the gen insert will make a good combo...Also i think the noob bracelet is a must have for the tw.. yes - Clarks is fine - if you click to my old Euromariner review - there are pics with Clarks and gen - not too much difference - for the bracelet i would use the TW - endlinks with the noob bracelet. cheers, Frank
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