irolexu Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 So I just got back my TW and thought I'd show the amazing potential this watch has for anyone out there looking to go GEN PARTS on this bad boy. First thing that struck me was just how amazing a genuine crystal actually looks on this watch, just absolutely amazing not to mention perfect date mag and super clear! Also the pearl issue is fixed because the gen insert just matches in perfect harmony with the crystal. I strongly recommend anyone who has a TW that is thinking of putting parts on it to DO IT! its superb and you really cant beat the quality genuine parts bring to the watch. Tested the WR in the shower which it passed with flying colors! anyways i'll let a few pics do the rest of the work here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 DOUBLE POST please remove one if possible I dont know how to do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I've got my BK TW sub on the way. I'm in about week 8. If you don't mind me asking (and even if you do) what did you have to pay for the gen insert and gen crystal? Your watch looks fantastic and I bet the photos don't even do the genuine crystal justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 looking good ! gen crystal is a must ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Looking great buddy! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Got my eye on some gen parts for mine too, interested what you paid for your bits and who fitted them? Thanks, and enjoy! Looks great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latara785 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Looks Great! enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallwoodsp Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Anyone any idea where to get these 2 gen parts, theres lots of posts with people doing this but no one ever discloses where to buy and how much! Do I have to sign the official secrets act before finding this information out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I got my insert from eBay, there's loads on there no real secret just search 16610 insert or inlay and ensure its a genuine part. My crystal was from a Rolex watch forum, again used, but looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Is a gen dial the same size as the rep dial in TC and BK subs? I know the dial feet will need removing but is the date window in the same position, so it can fit over the eta? Anyone transplanted a gen dial into a 16610 rep? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Gen dial will fit TC and WM9 v3 as these are the ones that can fit a gen 3135 movement or an SA. You need a DWO for ETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I got my insert from eBay, there's loads on there no real secret just search 16610 insert or inlay and ensure its a genuine part. My crystal was from a Rolex watch forum, again used, but looks great How much did you pay for each bit? Trying to work out what's reasonable for the parts. And does your crystal have the coronet at 6 o'clock? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Inserts can be had from the Rolex forum, the sales forums here or eBay. They can be had for 100-150$ and if you get lucky on eBay sometimes 50-90$. I got lucky and got a like new 16610 insert for 55$ shipped on eBay a few months ago. Crystals are more, 200-300$ and are a little harder to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 How much did you pay for each bit? Trying to work out what's reasonable for the parts. And does your crystal have the coronet at 6 o'clock? Thanks in advance My crystal is from a 2000 gmt so no coronet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Mine has a coronet with a little S in the base of the coronet for "service" and it's amazing how much smaller and harder it is to find on a gen xstal vs a rep which often are to large and to "loud" the crystal IMHO Is the biggest improvement you can make to any rep sub that will accept it. Pics do not do this watch justice at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I've got my BK TW sub on the way. I'm in about week 8. If you don't mind me asking (and even if you do) what did you have to pay for the gen insert and gen crystal? Your watch looks fantastic and I bet the photos don't even do the genuine crystal justice. The crystal was 250 brand new and it's a service crystal the insert was 200 but I over paid for that and had to relume the pearl then ended up getting a whole new insert with pointy four and stock SL pearl. Pm me as I do have an extra insert with out a pearl. (gen pearls can be found fairly easy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 The crystal was 250 brand new and it's a service crystal the insert was 200 but I over paid for that and had to relume the pearl then ended up getting a whole new insert with pointy four and stock SL pearl. Pm me as I do have an extra insert with out a pearl. (gen pearls can be found fairly easy) Curious, I've never seen a gen 16610 pearl for sale. Can you point me to one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I've found them the trick is not to physically look for just a pearl you have to pull one off a trashed insert. Trust me if you ask someone who on eBay has inserts ask them if they have ones that are no good. I've gotten a few for 10 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 For a bk tw then, do I want a pointy 4? And do some come without superlumed pearls then? This is confusing stuff. Thought it would be simple! Currently negotiating with a parts supplier to buy a batch of 16610 parts. Might have some soon, just want to get the most desirable/accurate bits clear in my head before I splash out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Heres a good recipe I followed by what other members have done and told me to create a really good sub. If you already have a TW then gen insert with luminous pearl and pointy 4, gen crystal with coronet (mine is service) gen 703 crown and tube, and I would change the click spring for a clarks and maybe ad a better spacer to slightly tighten it up. I am working on getting a genuine bezel for my sub then swapping everything over to a TC case (My final goal for this project is either gen 3135 or SA3135 which a TW wont house) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Heres a good recipe I followed by what other members have done and told me to create a really good sub. If you already have a TW then gen insert with luminous pearl and pointy 4, gen crystal with coronet (mine is service) gen 703 crown and tube, and I would change the click spring for a clarks and maybe ad a better spacer to slightly tighten it up. I am working on getting a genuine bezel for my sub then swapping everything over to a TC case (My final goal for this project is either gen 3135 or SA3135 which a TW wont house) Does the gen bezel fit the TC case, I know the insert does. Have you considered gen dial? My next move will be gen dial and shave the engravings from my rehaut. If I decide to send it to a modder for the service I may even go with drilling some lug holes so the case matches the crystal. Im also partial to the lug holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 Heres a good recipe I followed by what other members have done and told me to create a really good sub. If you already have a TW then gen insert with luminous pearl and pointy 4, gen crystal with coronet (mine is service) gen 703 crown and tube, and I would change the click spring for a clarks and maybe ad a better spacer to slightly tighten it up. I am working on getting a genuine bezel for my sub then swapping everything over to a TC case (My final goal for this project is either gen 3135 or SA3135 which a TW wont house) Thanks a lot, useful advice. Is the flat 4 a no no then? If I were to get any of them are they useless/completely inaccurate? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danza1812 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 To my knowledge, Rolex stopped using flat 4s In bezels around 2004-2005 ish,so its not a no no per se, it just depends what era you want your sub to replicate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted March 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I wouldn't say it's a "no no" per say. I'd say its preference and the later sub models had more pointed 4s then flat 4s atleast I think. Plus no one really knows the difference on the inserts anyways as far as people you may be around goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londongeorge87 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks a lot guys. Really helpful. What the forum is all about & a credit to this place Shall keep you posted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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