danza1812 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erict719 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Bk tw looks more gen then tc. However, Tc case is easier to mod, since all gen part is perfect fit. Bk tw need a little mod to make things fit in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relishingit Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Quite frankly, either way you can't go wrong. Why not just see who responds first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 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!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Wow. Tc is great, think my mind is made up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Wow. Tc is great, think my mind is made up now! Just be prepared to wait, be patience and you will succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 What about Sean 16610 case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck5533 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 will Sean's case fit ETA 2836 or 2824? (Stem alignment on the 2836 and 3035 are similar. Also, alignment on the 3135 and the 2824 are similar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 @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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolchu001 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I would go with a TC if you plan on installing additional gen parts such as an insert or crystal. The TW is better out of the box. Edited February 26, 2012 by coolchu001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I would say TW. I've got one and simply amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erict719 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Only thing I don't like tc case is the rehault engraving .. Its a give away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixen Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Just be prepared to wait, be patience and you will succeed. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think Matt's wait is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clkcadet Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 All i would change is the insert, nothing more is needed Is this already a gen insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Is this already a gen insert? Noop, Tc insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks Robert for helping me out. You're a star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Sean is too pricey Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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