cib0rgman Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Here is TC Watch, I finally made some time to put it together, I ordered everything except the bracelet, Crystal and Insert. TC contacted me and offered me to send me a free TC crystal for free with the condition to do a review of the crystal. So here is the end result. I had also included a picture of my very first submariner back in 2005. this has improved 500% I do not have a Gen, Clarks or BK crystal to compare so bear with me; Overall I think it looks good I like it because the date does not look to small or too big, I think the Gen makes the date windows look smaller. Perhaps someone with a gen Crystal can shine some light here. as for the watch itself Well there are plenty of review already here and there is no much I can say that has not been said yet. Good quality product and professionally pack even the hands come in a little envelope were they are glue so they will not move or fall. The only thing the members are complaining about is communication. TC may be slow but he delivers, so patience is a must with him. I think the Retaining need to be press down further as the bezel makes the crystal look un-even. this is a work in progress I am waiting for TC to come out with the prefect en-link bracelet, i am not sure that u can wait that long, I may order a bracelet in the meantime as I cannot wait to get this puppy on my wrist. I have added a lume shot which is up to par with the Gen insert. I messed up the hour hand and it bended a little and now to look weird I will order a replacement from TC, hopefully he has some extra ones. Now to the pictures. Also I think the crystal looks to be the right Height not sure the gasket i need to ask TC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 looks low,but its got a nice clear look to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Congrats on getting it together. To be completely honest with you, as it stands, if you sat down next to me at the Sushi Bar, or on an Airplane, I could easily tell it is a REP. (But 99% of the population couldn't tell). Keep tweaking it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Congrats on getting it together. To be completely honest with you, as it stands, if you sat down next to me at the Sushi Bar, or on an Airplane, I could easily tell it is a REP. (But 99% of the population couldn't tell). Keep tweaking it... we cant tell is a rep but who else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 looks low,but its got a nice clear look to it I think the retaining ring need to press down further, I do not have a press so I need come up with my own press, I will go to home and buy some pvc pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Does the mag looks right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 From the pics the mag looks good to me but the date font looks a bit bold. Not alot but that's how I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for the pics, very nice. I am looking at a gen DJ1, M serial to match up the date font. I have no idea if these are supposed to have similar date fonts. From what I can tell the font looks a tad too bold. Probably nothing you can notice on the wrist, but at least its not totally wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 So is that a gen insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Yes it id a gen insert Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eiderdaus Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 V Series has a Triangel 4 insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 V Series has a Triangel 4 insert I noticed that as well...but wasn't going to comment because I too have a personal preferrence for the Flat 4 insert. To me it just seems to offer a bit more "character" if you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 What size gasket does the TC sub come with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 i think it needs the higher crystal gasket, all 1:1 sub reps before this have been that way as well. what movment is in your TC sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 For me, I got the bigger ETA2824 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 gen crystal washer is 2.7mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Guys can you fit whatever size gasket to these then? Where would I source the correct size from, would cousins uk have it? I may get the correct size Cheers Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 For me, I got the bigger ETA2824 movement. ditto gen crystal washer is 2.7mm. TC told me that is 2.7mm maybe it need 2.8 Guys can you fit whatever size gasket to these then? Where would I source the correct size from, would cousins uk have it? I may get the correct size Cheers Ryan Clarks ebay maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 if you really want to go the extra mile you have to get an BK DW overlay - the crystal hight is off - but im afraid its the bezel - it looks too fat 2 me ? cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 if you really want to go the extra mile you have to get an BK DW overlay - the crystal hight is off - but im afraid its the bezel - it looks too fat 2 me ? cheers, Frank Does BK sell juts the DWO overlay; about Bezel do you mean is too tall in other words too thick.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Does BK sell juts the DWO overlay; about Bezel do you mean is too tall in other words too thick.... yes he sells you the overlay - don't mention it for an TC watch (just kidding) the bezel look a little thick - you can get an Clark crystal + correct gasket - its not so expensive and you will see if the crystal sits better ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 yes he sells you the overlay - don't mention it for an TC watch (just kidding) the bezel look a little thick - you can get an Clark crystal + correct gasket - its not so expensive and you will see if the crystal sits better ... That will be the 2.7mm Gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Is the Clark crystal the best on the market? I'm guessing it doesn't have the crown @6 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeKa Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Is the Clark crystal the best on the market? I'm guessing it doesn't have the crown @6 ? All reps I've seen had really bad crowns @6, so I would in any case prefer no crown. This is a nice picture I made from a gen Ex1-2002 crown with a microscope. Dee Edited February 26, 2012 by DeeKa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Do all gen sub crystals have the crown @6? Only thinking of a tell on the rep but I suppose you would have to get quite close to notice it . Oh and I like the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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