omgiv Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 Hi Guys, It has been a while since I have posted anything, but I just received my TC case yesterday and wanted to take some quick measurements for you guys. I currently have a BK WM9 V2 with everything gen except dial, hands, movement, and case. I was planning on using this new case in conjunction with a gen dial that I have (with gen 3135 and hands). The one thing that I did notice is the opening for the bracelet is slightly larger than that of the V2 case I have. There is a slight gap, but I don't know if it is big enough to stop me from using the case. Anyway, here are the pics. Please forgive the bad lighting and dust. Dial Opening Rehaut opening Gen bracelet Gen dial BK WM9 V2
its_urabus Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 I would talk to TC about the case. I may be wrong but I think he posted measurement of the end links and yours are not as advertised. If it's not right I'm sure he will take care of it! Nice write up. Thanks for posting
giobo Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 They probably differ from case to case...They are still reps guys!!! But it is great!!!!
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 14, 2012 Report Posted February 14, 2012 NICE! just measured my wm9 bracelet... and whatdya know the endlinks measure 20.20mm
omgiv Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) There is a difference because I have a gen bracelet trying to fit it to a rep case. Perhaps the TC end links would be a better fit. I don't know since I didn't order a bracelet. If it bothers me that much, I may try and find a bracelet with better end links and use a gen clasp. Please don't take this as me complaining...just sharing and learning. Edited February 15, 2012 by omgiv
jbetts1790 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 Looks awesome! Pardon my ignorance, but who/what is TC?
simonporsche Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 So, it's just the lug measurement that's an issue for gen end links? Is that a gen bezel assembly you have on it?
omgiv Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Posted February 15, 2012 The bracelet fits but there is a slight gap on the sides like many other bracelets. That is a gen bezel on there as well.
simonporsche Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 Looking good. What a shame about the lug gap.
coolchu001 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 looks good! Since you're going to build a super franken with gen 3135 why not use the more better known case from Sean?
sneed12 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 So this is what BK started calling the WM9 v4 case, right?
JoeyB Posted February 15, 2012 Report Posted February 15, 2012 OK, for those of us that are clueless, who is TC, Sean, WM9, etc?? Include Star Time's 3135 case, and I'd like to know who has the 'best' 16610/16710 case with case holes that takes gen bezel, retainer ring, crystal?
chefcook Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 Who is Star Time? Sean is www.etaswiss.net TC is a user here in this community, not a dealer. WM9 used to be a dealer / producer of very high quality (and very high price) Rolex reps. He is out of business since maybe 18 months now.
JoeyB Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 So TC mods cases, or sells cases. or both? http://store.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=1&Category_Code=1_07_1D_Rolex_Case Thanks.
FxrAndy Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 Joey find a post from TC and read what he says he is! His sig is full of links to different topics he has made
cib0rgman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 Have you tried to fit a Gen insert in the TC bezel, I juts received my case from TC and the Gen Insert will not unless I sanded down the outer diameter, and curious if your can house a gen insert without modifications.
omgiv Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Posted February 16, 2012 I honestly haven't messed with the bezel. I have another insert somewhere that I will try to use and report back. I will also take some measurements if that will help.
omgiv Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Posted February 16, 2012 I tried out two genuine inserts in the TC bezel and neither one snapped in. The bezel measurement I got on my genuine (although old) bezel, was 37.65mm. The TC bezel measured about .5mm smaller. It may be able to be forced in, but I didn't want to push my luck.
coolchu001 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 Have you tried to fit a Gen insert in the TC bezel, I juts received my case from TC and the Gen Insert will not unless I sanded down the outer diameter, and curious if your can house a gen insert without modifications. I tried out two genuine inserts in the TC bezel and neither one snapped in. The bezel measurement I got on my genuine (although old) bezel, was 37.65mm. The TC bezel measured about .5mm smaller. It may be able to be forced in, but I didn't want to push my luck. I have tried fitting in a gen insert as well. Same luck as you guys, the insert or the inside of the bezel assembly will need to be sanded. I just asked TC about this issue since his writing shows that it took the gen insert without mods.
woof* Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 That's not good news, I think I'd try a JO bezel before I sanded a gen insert.
simonporsche Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 There's always something, how boring it would be though if we had a real 1:1 watch. Imagine the topic.
the_rymeister Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 Guys another member has been having the same problem with fitting a gen insert but he's got it to fit without modding, here is the post Cheers Ry
simonporsche Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 I honestly haven't messed with the bezel. I have another insert somewhere that I will try to use and report back. I will also take some measurements if that will help. But a gen bezel fits right on ?
cib0rgman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Posted February 16, 2012 I tried out two genuine inserts in the TC bezel and neither one snapped in. The bezel measurement I got on my genuine (although old) bezel, was 37.65mm. The TC bezel measured about .5mm smaller. It may be able to be forced in, but I didn't want to push my luck. they do fit, check my post I have a picture with the gen insert is hard to get it in but it does fit, perfectly
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