cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2012 Report Posted February 26, 2012 What do you guys think about this case
cib0rgman Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Posted February 26, 2012 Awesome! What did that run you? nothing yet, the asking price is $1,600 is a X serial not sure which year will it put it
the_rymeister Posted February 26, 2012 Report Posted February 26, 2012 Hi buddy I found a website that has the serial number years and according to it x is 1991 here's the link if it helps Ry http://www.watches.co.uk/watches/information/rolex-serial-numbers/
irolexu Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Man that's expensive you might as well save and get you a genuine sub all together
alligoat Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 I don't know, if you find a movement for $1500 and an old tritium dial for under $500, you're in for $3600 which ain't bad.
cib0rgman Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Posted February 27, 2012 I don't know, if you find a movement for $1500 and an old tritium dial for under $500, you're in for $3600 which ain't bad. I was thinking the same but it has no bracelet another $600-800, may as well buy a Gen
gavidoc Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 Actually not too bad for a complete case. Consider a mid case and case back will run around 900 without bezel, crystal, or retaining ring.
irolexu Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 The only issue I see on spending 3600 for a sub is that it won't be 100% original to itself when I've seen and know of subs that are late model and are priced at 4300 dollars. I got a buddy who has a Z serial for 4800
AsiadeCuba Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 yeah factoring in the other parts, its better to go gen. especially if the year is 1991. unless you like building gen projects
clkcadet Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 If the projected price is $3600, you know it will come out to more with costs you dont expect to pay. A complete gen, you can find in the low $4k area. Just keep looking, and you are bound to find a deal on a recent model. I am talking about 5-6 years old (so hopefully it has been serviced already to save you some cash)
gavidoc Posted February 27, 2012 Report Posted February 27, 2012 If the projected price is $3600, you know it will come out to more with costs you dont expect to pay. A complete gen, you can find in the low $4k area. Just keep looking, and you are bound to find a deal on a recent model. I am talking about 5-6 years old (so hopefully it has been serviced already to save you some cash) I agree. Buying that only makes sense if you have a gen with bad case. I bought my gen matte dial 16800 with 93150 bracelet last nov. for $3500.
GarrettP1 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Take a look at the 16610 case at Star Time. I purchased one; it appears to be 1:1 with the gen ($169), and it certainly takes gen parts. Phong just engraved a 1991 serial number on it for me. I think you'll come out ahead on your project (cost wise) with theirs.
woof* Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Take a look at the 16610 case at Star Time. I purchased one; it appears to be 1:1 with the gen ($169), and it certainly takes gen parts. Phong just engraved a 1991 serial number on it for me. I think you'll come out ahead on your project (cost wise) with theirs. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one finished, it would be great if this ones correct
GarrettP1 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 Woof, the only thing it's missing is the stamping on the inside of the case back. And so far, I haven't found anyone who can do that for a reasonable fee (one quote was for $400). I guess I won't be opening up the case back to show people.
cib0rgman Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 Take a look at the 16610 case at Star Time. I purchased one; it appears to be 1:1 with the gen ($169), and it certainly takes gen parts. Phong just engraved a 1991 serial number on it for me. I think you'll come out ahead on your project (cost wise) with theirs. who is start time?
cib0rgman Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Posted February 28, 2012 Google Star Time Watch parts How do this one compare to Sean or TC cases these ones also take Genuine part can can house a Gen movement.
GarrettP1 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Posted February 28, 2012 To be fair I haven't handled a Sean or TC case. Hopefully someone more experienced that I am can do that comparison. I don't mean to be unhelpful on this; what I appreciate is how much help everyone in this forum contributes. There is a thread on RG about this too, with some photo's and measurements I took of the case I purchased (the photo's are of poor quality). You can search my screen name over there and find it. Curt was kind enough to host the pictures. Garrett
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