startime case 16610 w/ lugholes

[stilty]

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.

[Ephry73]

Looks good. Do they still offer this case?

[redwatch]

Intriguing!!! Hmmmmm........

[its_urabus]

Great to see you building again T! My build with your movement ring is on route from Vac, stay tuned for a post;)

[alligoat]

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.

[highoeyazmuhudee]

you got a shot of the dial installed?

[Ueno]

How to get one those of cases? Thanks.

[Ephry73]

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)

[duke1973]

INfo on these? Link?

[rosnik]

I suppose it do not accept Gen movement.

Is it correct?

[archierocks]

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

[stilty]

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

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

And what is the price? You have to login to see the price, so can you tell us?

[Ephry73]

Ordering one right now. Looks like the lug holes are also drilled.

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

Ordering one right now. Looks like the lug holes are also drilled.

Price?

[Ephry73]

It looks like the case and bezel assembly need to be purchased separately.

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[Ephry73]

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...

[Star69]

price is $115

cheers,

Frank

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

Thanks

[Ephry73]

Well, I was looking at the 3135. Star is correct. The 3035 is 115

[irolexu]

Can anyone add rolex engravings to these cases?

[Ephry73]

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.

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[the_rymeister]

Wow these cases look sweet!

[Star69]

they have some other nice parts too ... i like the price of the vintage bezel assembly

[Ephry73]

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 case

Who does engraving again?