d4v1d Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Who knows where I can source new hands for the ultimate Sea Dweller? TC charges $50 for the hands and $100 for the hands + dial. Will that be worth it? Are there any other sources perhaps? My current hands are a bit too greenish. Dial looks great though. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 You can try Clark's but the lume may not match. Clark's hands come with decent lume already, but TC's hands and dial are matched and glow like a torch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Well maybe I go for TC hands and dial indeed. Is the lume much better then the original replica lume on the ultimate sea dweller? And the datewheel is a bit sunken.. Is that normal on the 2836-2 movement? Is there any solution for that? Does TC crown + tube fit without modifications? Edited November 30, 2012 by d4v1d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I would go for TC Hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 The ultimate seadweller already comes with a pretty bright setup which also matches a gen luminova pearl and even fits the SSD V2 case without sanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Does TC lume glow longer? Yes the standard lume is quite strong but doesn't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 TC hands are as good as gen rolex lumi ones in my oppinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 TC hands are as good as gen rolex lumi ones in my oppinion Thanks. I think I will order them. Has anyone else the 2836-2 with the sunken date wheel? Really no way to fix this? Maybe with TC date wheel overlay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) I put in TC dial and hands in my SSD and couldn't be happier. Very close to gen and long lasting lume. The dial isn't a direct fit though. You'll need to take off about a 1/2 mm all around. I don't know about the new ultimate SD as far as the size goes. Edited December 1, 2012 by kbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I put in TC dial and hands in my SSD and couldn't be happier. Very close to gen and long lasting lume. The dial isn't a direct fit though. You'll need to take off about a 1/2 mm all around. I don't know about the new ultimate SD as far as the size goes. Shaving the dial???? holy fck how can you do that without messing up the whole dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Just went round and round slowly with a Dremel and a sanding drum. Turned out not to be too difficult and the sanded edge is hidden by the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Just went round and round slowly with a Dremel and a sanding drum. Turned out not to be too difficult and the sanded edge is hidden by the case. That would definitely not a job for me Have you any idea if there is a fix for the recessed date wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Mine never had a recessed date wheel. Never heard of it being a problem on Sea Dweller reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Mine never had a recessed date wheel. Never heard of it being a problem on Sea Dweller reps. Strange. Me neither. But this one is slightly recessed. Let's say 1mm too low. But my previous 21J SD didn't had this. This one is the 2836. I'm very curious if this is a movement issue or maybe something else. Would be great if I can solve it with a TC DWO or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 It wouldn't be difficult to raise the dwo, or file down the dial spacer a little.. Or use a dial space from a 2824 as they are a little thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 It wouldn't be difficult to raise the dwo, or file down the dial spacer a little.. Or use a dial space from a 2824 as they are a little thinner. What do you mean with 'use a dial space from a 2824 as they are a little thinner.'? What if you lay a TC dwo upon the stock dwo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 If you have a 2836-2 the date wheel fits lower than the standard 2824-2. I actually am thinking of selling the PBDad dial and hands super lumed combo. JUST FYI Setting up the TC datewheel is not too difficult, but make sure to use a glue that dries and secures well, but that is also manageable to align everything right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) @ Ephry73 So it's just the dw that's lower/less thick? Will a TC dwo fix this? Does 'overlay' mean that I have to lay it upon the current dw? So glueing 2 dw upon each other? I'm sorry this is totally new for me. Edited December 1, 2012 by d4v1d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Asking is how you learn. Practice makes perfect. Corny I know but thats how it goes. The TC overlay is not that thick at all. You will need to glue it I place on top of the existing date wheel ensuring that each date progression matches the date window an orientation. Spuds harder than it is , bit you need to take your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Ok. TC dwo has marks on it to center it right. So maybe I can lay the V2 upon the V1? Which glue should I use? TC says that you have to buy 3 combo for practice. http://blog.tc-sub.com/2012/07/15-tc-rolex-font-date-wheel-overlay.html Please tell me something more about your dial and hands? Edited December 1, 2012 by d4v1d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Here's a movement with the original date wheel attached (the numbers have been sanded off). You can see the dots of glue. The 2nd pic is with the overlay installed. You install it, then put on the dial and check the location of the numbers, go around the dial and make sure they are all lined up, and you're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Thanks. I will ask my watchsmith for this. Would this be a hard job for a watchsmith? I assume they never do these 'strange' things.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4v1d Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Ok i'm glad the recessed datewheel can be fixed. With that fixed this watch is stunning!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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