Jump to content
When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
  • Current Donation Goals

16610 advice please, TC or BK?


Recommended Posts

Posted

I have sourced a gen crystal and insert for a 16610.

What would be the best watch to get to create an accurate sub?

Bk's higher cost and painful waiting time versus the cheaper TC but still await a reply to my pm yet.

Can anyone advise which way to go?

Regards

Matt

Posted

What would you change on a tc, the dial, insert and crystal and you are done, the crown also but is not a must

Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

Guest zeleni kukuruz
Posted
  On 2/25/2012 at 6:45 PM, cib0rgman said:

What would you change on a tc, the dial, insert and crystal and you are done, the crown also but is not a must

Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

All i would change is the insert, nothing more is needed ;) <acronym title='Crown Guard'>CG</acronym> are great! Crown and tube is amazing realy smoth in an out and the feeling using the crown an tube feels realy gen!!!

1d023747.jpg

435fac7a.jpg

a323e0e5.jpg

Posted
  On 2/25/2012 at 8:22 PM, matt2302 said:

Wow. Tc is great, think my mind is made up now!

Just be prepared to wait, be patience and you will succeed.
Posted

I have a MBK/MBW sub w/Noob dial and hands, Clark crystal and gen crown and tube. Has a sweet running Swiss ETA movement. I have re-worked the CGs and replaced the pearl. I have on my want list a gen insert. Can one of you MBW lovers tell me...how does this stack up against these new cases. (I realize that the TW Best is not that new.)

I look at these cases and wonder..."should I?" (Even have sent TC two PMs over the last two weeks and have prices from Bert and Sean.) But I think this old watch still holds her own.

Posted
  On 2/25/2012 at 9:58 PM, ck5533 said:

What about Sean 16610 case?

Sean's caseset is great...best bezel of them all. $460 and incl. full case, crystal, crown, dial, hands and bracelet. Everthing but the movement.

Posted
  On 2/25/2012 at 6:45 PM, cib0rgman said:

What would you change on a tc, the dial, insert and crystal and you are done, the crown also but is not a must

Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express

Whats wrong with TC's dial?

OP: I suggest a hybrid. TW (from bk) but TC's bracelet!

I do like the suggestion of Sean's case and set but you still need to throw in a movement if you are so inclined. 460, plus about 160 or so for a swiss ETA and you are in business.

Posted
  On 2/25/2012 at 10:16 PM, ck5533 said:

will Sean's case fit ETA 2836 or 2824?

I have built a watch on the Sean case. 2836 will not fit. 2824 just barely fits. Best bet is to use a 2892.

Posted

@OP, Sean case is really good, as in really top there. But starting with $460 without a good movement + building cost and it goes up. Your best bet now is TW but if you want value for the buck go for TC. Crown and cyrstal are okay, it's just the insert.

Posted
  On 2/26/2012 at 7:17 AM, matt2302 said:
I've got a gen insert and crystal so tc seems to be the way. I may look at removing the rehaut engraving at some point if I get hold if one.

TC Will shave it for you if you want...

Guest zeleni kukuruz
Posted
  On 2/26/2012 at 3:42 PM, 6now said:

Is this already a gen insert?

Noop, Tc insert ;)

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...
Please Sign In or Sign Up