Franken TC SUB project

[Inertiadrifter]

Hello fellow enthusiast!!

Just picked up the latest TC Sub and wanted to put some GEN parts:

I just need a little help narrowing down my search.

I want to put gen crown and tube and I need the correct size?

Also I need the correct sapphire crystal for it, it's the V series TC SUB version IV but TC took out the engraved Rehaut, so I'm guessing the sapphire would not have the Ar'ed cyclops,

Your help is greatly appreciated

[Fixen]

You need the 7030 tube, 703 crown, and 25-295c crystal, or you can use the new crystal with ar on cyklop

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[woof*]

You can find #703 crowns on ebay for 50-80$

Nostalgia2000 on eBay sells gen spec 703 tube for 17$

[Ephry73]

Clark's tubes are awesome. I just installed mine and the gen crown fit right in.

[Fixen]

  On 8/10/2012 at 5:18 PM, Ephry73 said:

Clark's tubes are awesome. I just installed mine and the gen crown fit right in.

Gen crown also fits tc tube

[sneed12]

  On 8/10/2012 at 4:46 PM, Inertiadrifter said:

so I'm guessing the sapphire would not have the Ar'ed cyclops

No 16610s except the very last LVs came with AR'ed cyclops from the factory, but 16610s of all vintages have been fitted with the AR'ed cyclops crystal during service. So don't worry so much about "correct" and just get what you like.

[danza1812]

Gen insert is a must.

[Inertiadrifter]

  On 8/10/2012 at 7:00 PM, Danza1812 said:

Gen insert is a must.

Yes, defineltly. I already order one!!

And thanks alot for the gracious reply.

Now the search is ON.

[Inertiadrifter]

  On 8/10/2012 at 5:16 PM, woof* said:

You can find #703 crowns on ebay for 50-80$

Nostalgia2000 on eBay sells gen spec 703 tube for 17$

Thanks wolf!!

I already dealt with him, (nostalgia2000) on the BAY!!

[tjlocker]

The TC crown/tube sit closer to the case than gen and since the cutout for the crown on the TC case is a little shallower than gen, your crown might stick out too much.

[Inertiadrifter]

  On 8/10/2012 at 8:03 PM, tjlocker said:

The TC crown/tube sit closer to the case than gen and since the cutout for the crown on the TC case is a little shallower than gen, your crown might stick out too much.

Oh wow!! I didn't know that!!

Will that look badly noticeable? And would that affect the waterproof of the watch.

I was under the impression that the TC Sub is very close to gen construction,

So, should I stick to TC tube and get a GEN Crown??

[tjlocker]

Save your money, the TC crown looks very gen.

[Inertiadrifter]

  On 8/11/2012 at 12:31 AM, tjlocker said:

Save your money, the TC crown looks very gen.

I think I might do that.

Do you know if the Sean bezel would fit the TC case?

And if does where can I get one?

[tjlocker]

Just stick with the gen insert and crystal, the rest is pretty spot-on and not worth changing.

Here's mine with gen insert & crystal:

[Inertiadrifter]

  On 8/11/2012 at 1:01 AM, tjlocker said:

Just stick with the gen insert and crystal, the rest is pretty spot-on and not worth changing.

Here's mine with gen insert & crystal:

Wow o wow!!

Thanks for sharing the pic

[watcher]

  On 8/10/2012 at 6:59 PM, sneed12 said:

No 16610s except the very last LVs came with AR'ed cyclops from the factory, but 16610s of all vintages have been fitted with the AR'ed cyclops crystal during service. So don't worry so much about "correct" and just get what you like.

Incorrect! I have had a v serial and random serial 16610 black sub both with factory fitted ar cyclops.

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[w.genzo]

AR came with V Serial, so you will find V serial (2009/10) either with or w/o AR. All G (2010) and Random Serial (2010/11) have AR.

[sneed12]

  On 8/11/2012 at 9:25 AM, watcher said:

Incorrect! I have had a v serial and random serial 16610 black sub both with factory fitted ar cyclops.

Ah, I stand corrected. You're right, I meant to say "the last two years or so of 16610 production" not "only the last LVs."

[danza1812]

Here's mine with gen insert, crystal and dial.

[correctime]

Danza1812 - Which DW and Bracelet is on yours ??

[danza1812]

Correctime; V1 date wheel as the v2 was released after the dial had already been fixed to the movement. V3 bracelet.

[Inertiadrifter]

So just to clarify!!

The GEN dial WILL fit the Swiss movement,

With mods

Or

Without?

Because if it fit without a gen movement then that would've been a "dream" franken

For me ofcourse.

[correctime]

  On 8/15/2012 at 9:10 PM, Inertiadrifter said:

So just to clarify!!

The GEN dial WILL fit the Swiss movement,

With mods

Or

Without?

Because if it fit without a gen movement then that would've been a "dream" franken

For me ofcourse.

Then your dream awaits you.

The gen dial will fit an eta mvt but the dial feet must either be clipped or relocated.

And the gen dial (27.4mm) will fit in the TC case dial opening (27.0mm)

Edited August 17, 2012 by correctime

[correctime]

  On 8/15/2012 at 7:34 PM, Danza1812 said:

Correctime; V1 date wheel as the v2 was released after the dial had already been fixed to the movement. V3 bracelet.

Thanks Brother.

It looks awesome.

Congrats and enjoy

[danza1812]

  On 8/15/2012 at 9:10 PM, Inertiadrifter said:

So just to clarify!!

The GEN dial WILL fit the Swiss movement,

With mods

Or

Without?

Because if it fit without a gen movement then that would've been a "dream" franken

For me ofcourse.

Mine has eta 2824 with gen dial which has had the dial feet removed and is fixed to the movement. Guess its my dream Franken too! Also has gen insert and gen crystal.

Here it is with my omegas.