redwatch Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Some of you may have seen my progress update on my 168000 triple zero build here. I ended up buying a gen mid case for the project and so while I had it in my hands, I figured I would do a side by side case comparison of the gen case vs the TC V-serial case. The TC case has been modified. The rehaut was sanded off and jmb did the lug hole work for me. The gen case has a gen 703 crown installed on it as does the TC. I have to admit, aside from the over all feel of the gen case (the edges are way softer and smoother) the look between the two cases is really darn close! Let the pictures do the talking here. The gen case is on the top in all pictures (or on the left in the last photo): If you look at this last photo, you can also see the difference in rehaut depth between the gen case and the TC case. This is probably the only other obvious tell in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 That's not bad at all. Red thanks for sharing. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 My pleasure E. I was quite impressed with how close the two of them are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I may work on something like this for my first Sapphire sub. I like the path you've chosen for sure. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Awesome. I look forward to reclaiming my TC Sub in exactly three days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janeto72 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 that's why boys.....The TC sub is the best hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 that's why boys.....The TC sub is the best hands down! Although I really like my MBW 16610 and have gen parts installed... I'm going to buy a TC. There's no denying how good they are. Thanks for posting the pics Red..great comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Although I really like my MBW 16610 and have gen parts installed... I'm going to buy a TC. There's no denying how good they are. Thanks for posting the pics Red..great comparison they are something spectacular. i too have an old 16610 from MBW, was thinking of converting it to a modern day brevet bond sub. no cgs, already drilled out the lug holes, and no cyclops over the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 God! the more I look at the case comparison the more I think it only needs the lug holes drilled and a decent dial to set it off. I may have to sell the noobmariner to fund this. Yuki does show stock of this certain matte 16800 dial.... E they are something spectacular. i too have an old 16610 from MBW, was thinking of converting it to a modern day brevet bond sub. no cgs, already drilled out the lug holes, and no cyclops over the date. How about you contact me on that case and i can send you a Polex one with drilled lugs for gen bars that could use to lose the Cgs? E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 TC Caseset is now being offered up for sale. Sales thread is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks for taking the time red to share with us. It is amazing how close they look. It almost makes me think about selling my tc v series and build a lug hole model as I do prefer the lug holes, there's something about them that makes a sub look sooo much better Thanks again buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Any time It really is amazing to me how close these two are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) In comparison, how much deeper is the rehaut on the TC case?? Gotta love the coronet on the crown of your 16800. At least I do. Edited June 30, 2012 by correctime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 In comparison, how much deeper is the rehaut on the TC case?? Gotta love the coronet on the crown of your 16800. At least I do. Well, I haven't measured it, but I would guess about 1.5mm difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Is the rehaut the correct depth compared to a 16610? You can see that the gen 16800 case is slightly higher is the TC case the correct to a gen 16610? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^^ I guess a taller gasket and the Clark's assembly will do the trick? E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Possibly my only concern is if the rehaut is too shallow won't it affect the date magnification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 When I test fitted the gen crystal and gasket there was a definite difference in the two pieces. You could see the thickness difference from the 16610 and the 16800 cases. In fact, I would hazard a guess that it was exaggerated more with the crystals mounted. Now, I didn't try different gaskets so that may or may not make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 I would play with different gaskets. I'm getting a ST case for the 16800 build which was supposed to be a birthday present to wear today, but things come together in due time. Red thanks for all the great comparisons btw. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 interesting, I have a gen crystal and TC case coming it will be a huge shame if the proper magnification is wasted because of the height difference in a TC vs gen case. Then again isnt the 3035 which the 16800 houses a different hight? So could the TC be the correct height?? Happy birthday for today BTW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 ^^^ ding ding ding... You may onto something there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 IIRC the rehaut on a 16800 case is higher then that of a 16610 case. Another thing to consider is that: 1. If you use a 2mm crystal on a 16800 case you must use a 2.7mm gasket for the correct magnification. 2. If you use a 1.8mm crystal on a 16800 case you must use a 2.5mm gasket for the correct magnification. I don't know what it would be on a 16610 case but will assume that it is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 While using the ST case for a 16800 build I wonder what right movement to use would be. I have a 2879, 2836-2 and a 2824-2 all gen. I want perfect stem height as well as good fit of dial to rehaut and movement ring(as I'm not using a gen movement. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 IIRC the rehaut on a 16800 case is higher then that of a 16610 case. Gavi, the 16800 has a shallower rehaut than the 16610.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Gavi, the 16800 has a shallower rehaut than the 16610.. Thanks man. I always get it confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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