CatchingFire Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 So I bought a Yuki dial "16800/16610" and matching ETA hands before I really did all of the research on the minute difference of Rolex dials. So I wanted to put this into a modern case (no lug holes case). But, this particular dial is for a pre luminova watch and therefore a lug hole case, right? So it is totally wrong for a TW best type case huh? Or am I being to critical? Who is really going to notice the T<25 when the watch is on my wrist......besides me that is? So now I shove this one in a drawer and contact who for a modern dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Im sure yuki will take it back as long as its in the same condition as it was when you got it.. They are nice, at least to me, i have returnd a few things to them without any problems that i bought weong from them you should email them and ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchingFire Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks for the suggestion. But with all of the 16800 projects going on I am tempted to read through the crap-load of threads and start putting the parts aside to build an early 16610. From what I am learning, patience is a virture for collecting the correct parts to build the modern-vintage subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Rolex used that dial in the 16610 thru 1998. Of course, that model still had lugholes in the case. My euromariner has the lugholes, and a noob dial (Swiss Made)- it's the one on the bottom in this pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I vote find a holey case and make a 16800. Old style rattle bracelet with hoods. Semi retro! Coool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchingFire Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) What sucks is my watchmaker clipped the dial feet (to fit an ETA) before pointing out to me that the dial was incorrect for my specific purpose. I stopped him before he mounted the dial though. So, it looks like returning it is not an option. But thinking about it Maybe I should transfer the Bezel assebly, crown, etc to a startime case along with this dial. It would make a pretty quick project of an early 16610 or late 16800 wouldnt it? BTW Aligoat, that watch is superb! Edited August 15, 2012 by CatchingFire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Personally speaking, I would only consider that dial to go with a lug hole case (if you want to be accurate) as I feel that the 16800 needs lug holes and the older-style bracelet, where the 16610 needs solid lugs and solid end links to separate between the two models of watch. When the line blurs between that variation, that's when I think "What's the point in calling it a ..... when the details could equally be a ...." If you're not too anal about such a small detail, then just case it up however you want and enjoy it Equally, you might consider selling it on here, as 16800s are a popular build, and someone might be willing to take it off your hands for a reasonable price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 or just have your case drilled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatchingFire Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 or just have your case drilled That is the best idea yet! You up for the job woof or can you direct me to who can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Great looking dial. I agree with TeeJay regarding the differences in the 16800 and 16610. Holed lugs, larger date with open 6's and 9's and the 93150 with "hoods" is what that dial of yours needs to do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeromatic Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Why not offer it for sale? im sure someone building an eta rolly would buy it without the legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 That is the best idea yet! You up for the job woof or can you direct me to who can? Check with jmb, he can drill lugholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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