SSTEEL Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Did you manage to buy something eventually? No, not yet, just collecting prices for a project I have in mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I tried sending a PM to Stilty for two of his adapters. Does anyone know if he's still around? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 "I tried sending a PM to Stilty for two of his adapters. Does anyone know if he's still around?" He moved a couple years back and afaik he has more or less dropped out of the hobby. The adapters he had worked great but they are probably long gone unless someone on the forum coughs one up. You can usually get by with a standard brass Eta spacer from Raffles Time, Rouhelena etc and have it fitted to a particular movement/case combo by someone handy with a small lathe with a 3 or 4 jaw chuck. I made a few out of brass flat washers and they only cost around $1USD each but it takes an hour or two to cut one to size on my small Sherline lathe. Cutting them to size...that's the catch, it just takes too long and I will not make one unless I absolutely have to Stilty's adapters were cnc machined and iirc they were around $20 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 "I tried sending a PM to Stilty for two of his adapters. Does anyone know if he's still around?" He moved a couple years back and afaik he has more or less dropped out of the hobby. The adapters he had worked great but they are probably long gone unless someone on the forum coughs one up. You can usually get by with a standard brass Eta spacer from Raffles Time, Rouhelena etc and have it fitted to a particular movement/case combo by someone handy with a small lathe with a 3 or 4 jaw chuck. I made a few out of brass flat washers and they only cost around $1USD each but it takes an hour or two to cut one to size on my small Sherline lathe. Cutting them to size...that's the catch, it just takes too long and I will not make one unless I absolutely have to Stilty's adapters were cnc machined and iirc they were around $20 each. Figures. I was after the adapters for a 1016 build and to finish a 16800 using a 2892 and gen dial/disk instead if the y3135 movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username here Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 E- I have a stilty ring. I bought it from him several years back to work in a gen 16223 case with a 2892. Will that work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 PM answered brother. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auslander Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Does anyone else have a Stilty case ring? Sorry to revive an old thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaresma7 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi Guys, Do you know if it is posible install a gen bezel ring and use click spring and internal bezel of Startime?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi Guys, Do you know if it is posible install a gen bezel ring and use click spring and internal bezel of Startime?! Those cases will accept genuine parts. Some aspects are not 100%, like the crown guards, but the hunter aka are supposed to be gen spec. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Those cases will accept genuine parts. Some aspects are not 100%, like the crown guards, but the hunter aka are supposed to be gen spec. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Even the crown guard is not a big deal an easily fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Those cases are rare now since ST stopped selling them couple months ago. Not sure they will stock them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Bump for a great thread. Stilty, are you around? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmg_3 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Wish I had one or a few. I'd gladly trade my tc case for one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Indeed it is.Bump for a great thread. Stilty, are you around? E Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFlorida Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 Sorry guys but I don't think anyone said which exact Raffles movement ring will make the ST Case fit a 2836-2 movement. There are lots of different movement rings so which one fits, please? Thanks On 8/26/2014 at 6:17 PM, dbane883 said: Those cases are rare now since ST stopped selling them couple months ago. Not sure they will stock them again. Today is 8/26/18 and they are still listed on the website. So either they don't ever update their website after years or they are selling them again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted August 26, 2018 Report Share Posted August 26, 2018 I just looked??? Search term? B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 The 3135 is 28.5mm in diameter so the ST case ID is a hair larger. There is no spacer used in a genuine 16610, the movement is a close fit in the case. An Eta 28xx movement is 26.0mm OD. Notes: The figures given are the maximum OD, there is a step on the OD of both movements but the spacer may need to fit around the larger OD shown. Try fitting everything before making any modifications to the spacer...you will need a precision digital caliper. Here is what the steps on the movements are for: With the spacer ID same as the overall movement OD...the spacer may be pushing against the dial. One project may be different from the next. When the spacer pushes against the step on the movement...it will be pushing against the movement. The best method. Most spacers pass by the step. When this is the case (pun!) the case clamps usually exert enough downward pressure on the movement to hold it tight without undue pressure on the dial. Once you start fiddling with the project you will see what I am talking about (it's for sure I don't know). You need a spacer about 28.5mm OD and you may need to sand it down a hair, maybe not depending on the case ID. The ID needs to be about 26.0mm to accommodate an Eta 28xx (with the spacer passing by the step). Brass or aluminum is Ok for spacer material but I lean toward brass when possible. Custom made spacers like the 'Stilty Spacer' were made to secure the movement by the step but spacers like this are hard to find now and most people do not bother with making them. I have to make them one at a time and it is slooow going. The 'Stilty Spacers' were CNC made. Yuki adaptors probably are too. https://rwg.cc/topic/116411-yuki-eta-2824-adaptor/ https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/ETA-adaptor-retro-fit-cal-15X0-case-p35063689 http://rafflesdials.com/one-pc-28-2mm-solid-brass-movement-spacer-ring-for-mounting-eta-2836-inside-the-36mm-rolex-datejust-watch-case/ http://rafflesdials.com/one-pc-29-2mm-solid-brass-movement-spacer-ring-for-mounting-eta-2836-inside-the-40mm-rolex-submariner-watch-case/ The Raff 29.2mm OD spacer will work if you sand it down. It does not take much because you only have to cut half of what you need...reducing the OD by .7mm only takes a .35mm cut. You need to figure out a way to spin the spacer while sanding the OD if possible so it will be even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 bob - http://www.startimesupply.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=RSCSS&Category_Code=1_07_1D_Rolex_Case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobandshawn Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 NICE! Thanks J ...aaand purchased! B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 27, 2018 Report Share Posted August 27, 2018 I have engraved quite a few of these and they seem very reasonable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clema Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 I have engraved quite a few of these and they seem very reasonable.Have you make them engraved !Nice Picture Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Here's one I did a few months ago. I can't remember if the owner sent it to me before or after some CG mods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFlorida Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 8 hours ago, jmb said: Here's one I did a few months ago. I can't remember if the owner sent it to me before or after some CG mods... Wow, how high is that case neck? (Where the crystal goes over) It looks pretty high and I also didn't know they have a "stepped lip" under it. Although I guess that stepped lip makes the case neck height less. Is this what Gen ones have? I'm just curious because I'm repairing a mid case right now so I'm been trying to research the average height the case neck should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 12 hours ago, jmb said: Here's one I did a few months ago. I can't remember if the owner sent it to me before or after some CG mods... great work on the engraving, I thought these were stamped instead of engraved, may I ask what you use for the engraving, I love it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thanks. I use a custom diamond drag point stylus in a modified CNC engraving machine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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