watcher Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 A few weeks ago I bought a very sweet V3 WM9 LV that Bk had built a while ago with the intention of swapping everything into a TC case and his new V3 bracelet combo. Well today the TC bits arrived and when I got home from work I got cracking on the swap. I went for a rehaut engraved model as last time but have decided for now to leave them but I have softened the engraving slightly so it does not quite jump at you as on some you see. The first thing I noticed about the TC case was the tighter fitting of the bezel ring and gasket which should help waterproofing, it was not as tight on my early case TC supplied me when they first arrived on scene. BK's custom crown is pretty much as good as a gen crown so I have left that as it is slightly(noticable) thinner than TC's version. The V3 Wm9 watches had the same movement fitting so that was easy to do and the gubbins were swapped inside a minute! Only reason for changing the case was the deep cut Cg issue that these were plagued with! I have a gen LV insert on route to me from a good friend and forum member and hopefully will arrive before the weekend! This insert is a WM9(very good colour actually!) fitted with a slightly off colour gen pearl. It also has a clarks crystal until I have a gen crystal in my posession. I have also used the bezel from the WM9 watch as it has much better teeth than Tc's and only slightly less so than a gen bezel and in the flesh is perfectly acceptable for me! The real surprise for me is the bracelet. I have never seen a rep bracelet finished to this standard ever! The sel is pretty much perfect, even gen end links vary slightly over the years! The finish of the edges are smooth and very gen like. The links themselves are very tight just like a gen 93250 and the clasp feels and works beautifully. The clasp pin is not dimpled but is finished well and polished and not really a problem for me to be honest! Engraving is sweet too. The fit to the case is exceptional and mine needed no trimming and only a firm push into position to secure the pins. I see no need to buy a gen bracelet for this anymore! This watch is finished for now but I do have a gen dial, hands and DW waiting for a gen movement or a V2 asia 3135 later in the year hopefullyif thye pass the test!!! Here are a couple of iphone pics(really need a new camera!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBOGH Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 wow! NICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmelheim Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 That is sharp, Are those the ones TC still has, But needs a bezel ? Thanks She's a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Great mash up of some outstanding parts! The outcome is truly awesome! Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Congratulations, one of the best sub ever seen. V3 SEL fitting is actually better than first SEL series, but what is surprising most is the correct curve of the SEL. Older rep had too straight SEL leaving a space between wrist and case, and giving a fake looking. Hope to get my V3 soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 [censored] me side ways!!! This looks gen to me!!! Congrates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Only sideways!!:-):-) thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkal Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Lovely build you have got yourself there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcpark87 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Can't wait to see it with your new incoming crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Wow! Fantastic. My favorite sub! Any pics comparing the 2 cases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6now Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yes this is fantastic! Nice you sourced from different versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjulivert Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Added gen crystal and insert now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Love that "black hole" effect from the AR'd cyclops! Looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke1973 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Dang that thing looks GREAT Watcher! You always amaze me with your awesome builds, keep up the good work brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) AWESUM !!! And you're right...that bezel ring looks VERY good Edited August 3, 2012 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 A gen insert makes all the difference. I was never one to absolutely need a gen crystal on the modern Rollie's but I have one on my LV as well and it's fantastic!! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justlounging Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 very nice...the subtle rehaut engraving now looks perfect..fantastic move in lightly sanding it.. congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yeah, the slight difference in font is not so obvious now and I like it there now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fidhle007 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Beautiful watch, nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Absolutely stunning LV. Best I've seen. Never really warmed up to the LV but this makes me reconsider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Looks absolutely fantanstic ! I just drooled over my mac and now I can't boot.. jokes aside. Wear it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmtlover Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 This is superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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