stilty Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I read a bit about others who have purchased the star time replacement 16610 case. I bought one a while ago. Fairly inexpensive. $160 if I remember correctly. You get a discount if you order online as opposed to calling in an order. I threw on a gen bezel assembly and clarks crystal. also used a gen dial, gen date disc powered by an ETA 2892-A2. I used my ETA 2982-A2 to 3135 movement holder. Everything fits perfectly. Case is sterile, so no markings, but that doesn't mean anything to me. Here are some quick n dirty pics that I took with my phone. I only cropped and resized them. Here is a face shot showing the rehaut. crown position and guards Here is a lug hole shot Here is a side shot sterile between the lugs some shots of the back I fit a 78360 w/ 580 hoods, and they fit perfectly. I don't have a spare 93150, otherwise I would have installed one and took some pics. But what I really like, is how perfect the lug holes are. Bracelet snapped in no problem. Unlike other cases like Phong, Yuki, etc, I have always found fitting a bracelet a chore. This case is perfect in that regard. Definitely not a keeper. Lugs look a bit chunky to me. Eventually, I'll probably just use this for a sterile watch. I have a cool MKII dial, that I bought, when he was still selling parts. I'll probably just install it on a 2824-2 with black date disc, install an aftermarket bezel, or maybe find a nice fixed bezel. Remove the cyclops, or maybe install an acrylic crystal. I have a sterile crown as well that I will use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Looks good. Do they still offer this case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Intriguing!!! Hmmmmm........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Great to see you building again T! My build with your movement ring is on route from Vac, stay tuned for a post;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Thanks for sharing that with us T! Fidhle007 caught my eye with his latest 16610/3135SA build and it's great to see yours- very informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 you got a shot of the dial installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 How to get one those of cases? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I was looking at one of those cases for a 16800 build myself(the wife kinda likes one for herself and that's the only excuse I needed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 INfo on these? Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 I suppose it do not accept Gen movement. Is it correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archierocks Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 i ordered a few of these today plus some other bits i hope to have a few franks built this year 2 rolex 2 Tudor im doing the easy part just now and getting some easy parts lol will need to begin my hunt for gen parts soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilty Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 (edited) Here are a few more pics that I took today... again, just resized and cropped pics from my phone. as requested, here is a face shot. (is this what you were looking for?) I can tell you the dial cutout in the case is for a gen dial. here is a profile shot of the other side And funny enough, I do have a spare 93150! Who knew? Here is the fit between the lugs. Here is the fit from the back: I love lug holes. These cases are available from Star Time Supply in Texas. I see they now have a 16800 case for sale! They also sell some solid gold cases as well. These are replacement aftermarket cases, no stamping or branding anywhere. And yes, they are made to fit genuine rolex movements. (or ETA's with the proper movement holder) And the case accepts genuine rolex parts. http://store.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=1&Category_Code=1_07_1D_Rolex_Case Edited April 4, 2012 by stilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 And what is the price? You have to login to see the price, so can you tell us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Ordering one right now. Looks like the lug holes are also drilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Ordering one right now. Looks like the lug holes are also drilled. Price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 It looks like the case and bezel assembly need to be purchased separately. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Price? Once you log in it's $164 plus shipping. But the bezel assembly needs to be purchased separately. Add another $130, plus bezel insert, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 price is $115 cheers, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Well, I was looking at the 3135. Star is correct. The 3035 is 115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Can anyone add rolex engravings to these cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Engravings would be cool. Specially for a custom serial number. I'm ordering the 5513 bezel assembly and insert to see how they go. Maybe I can finish my Snowflake after all. Holding off on this 16610 case in lieu of the bezel assemly issue. I need to know if the star assembly is correct. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Wow these cases look sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 they have some other nice parts too ... i like the price of the vintage bezel assembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 they have some other nice parts too ... i like the price of the vintage bezel assembly I bought one. Let's see what it looks like in real life and how it fits. I wonder if that assembly would fit the 16610 caseWho does engraving again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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