Athaya Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hello Guys, First of all i would like to say hello, maybe its my first time make a post here. One of my friend over HF suggest me to post the review here. I just bought 2 6538 case. One is from Phong and the other is Tiger case. Both of them are nice, but i must admit that Phong's is much better. Here is the comparison between both. Phong's is on left/bottom, Tiget is on right/Top Some small review on Phong's, I think its only the bezel insert and the crown that will need to improve to make it perfect. Hope this will help. Here is what i mean on Phong's crown parts, the crown top is too fat and also has a tiny lips on the side part. So what do you guys think about these cases... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Phong's case is much better, although I do like the crystal on the other a lot more. A gen crown and better bezel and insert and a t-17 like the one on the other case, and you have a real winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 How's the bezel construction on the Tiger one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 who is Tiger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 who is Tiger? C'mon man, dont you know? Woods, Tiger Woods the golf player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome aboard Athaya, it is good to have you here. That's a nice photo essay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivax Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 lol C'mon man, dont you know? Woods, Tiger Woods the golf player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athaya Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Phong's case is much better, although I do like the crystal on the other a lot more. A gen crown and better bezel and insert and a t-17 like the one on the other case, and you have a real winner! Thx, will research more for T-17 plexi, honestly this will be my first rolex type project. Plan to use rolex cal 1030 on phong's case. wish me luck How's the bezel construction on the Tiger one? Its using a gen construction already plus using tropic 19 size plexi. who is Tiger? sorry not give more details its an ebay seller id : onlinestorehk C'mon man, dont you know? Woods, Tiger Woods the golf player! LOL. hehehehe Welcome aboard Athaya, it is good to have you here. That's a nice photo essay. Thank you nanuq. Edited March 12, 2013 by Athaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Interesting. Will you be using your brevet crown in the build Adrian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athaya Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Interesting. Will you be using your brevet crown in the build Adrian? yes E, already put the crown on the tiger case, and also do some reshape on tiger lug part. here they are : Tiger case is the two on top. Now just need to find times to finish them.. hehehehe Edited March 12, 2013 by Athaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The 1030 is what that case was made for so a skilled watchmaker should be able to fit it in for you. The dial is very important, I can reccomend a good one based on your price range. Gl with it! This is what mine looks like 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athaya Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 @cc33, damn its beautiful. is it phong's case too? the dial looks hot too. I plan to use ingod dial on phong's. Things i need to make sure is wheter ingod dial will fit to phong's case since its only 26.5mm size. Or do you have any suggestion for the dial..? But for the other 2 tiger case, already got some dial for them. Its more likely a fantasy 6538 dial. It's for me and my wife.. hehehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you, It's actually a Minh case but very very close to phong's. The dial was custom made by a European re-finisher. I'm not sure what the ingod dial looks like maybe you can post a pic, a phong case deserves the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athaya Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) @cc33. here is one ingod's dial pic. http://www.ingod44.com PS : please pm me the dial source that you are using on your 6538 Edited March 12, 2013 by Athaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I like that one, the lume was done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Very nice indeed. I would love to see a picture of the bezel assembly off the case(Tiger case) just to compare. Good source of parts for sure Adrian and thanks for sharing. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The 'Tiger' case is the same one that Rafflestime carries. I bought my first from 'onlinestore' using Ebay's 'best offer', offered $50 for the case, bezel and caseback, and told him to keep the straps and the rest. He countered at $55 and I bought it. Comparing it to a phong's case at what, less than 10% of the cost, is interesting. It is NOT gen construction, the crystal is glued in. The case needs a bit of 'massaging' but looks nice enough when done. The 'Tiger' case takes a larger 29.2mm dial. The bezel needs to be beveled top and bottom, but looks ver nice when done. I tried to make it into a 6542, but the bezel is not deep enough for the plastic insert and not enough clearance to make it so. So I made a 6538 'Bond' out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The 'Tiger' case is the same one that Rafflestime carries. I bought my first from 'onlinestore' using Ebay's 'best offer', offered $50 for the case, bezel and caseback, and told him to keep the straps and the rest. He countered at $55 and I bought it. Comparing it to a phong's case at what, less than 10% of the cost, is interesting. It is NOT gen construction, the crystal is glued in. The case needs a bit of 'massaging' but looks nice enough when done. The 'Tiger' case takes a larger 29.2mm dial. The bezel needs to be beveled top and bottom, but looks ver nice when done. I tried to make it into a 6542, but the bezel is not deep enough for the plastic insert and not enough clearance to make it so. So I made a 6538 'Bond' out of it. That's what I thought. I was hoping there was a revision 2 available with gen like bezel construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I dint realize that until I opened my computer and saw it in full screen. I was on my iphone when I first saw it. I agree it's a little sloppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) This is what mine looks like I just love it, well done mate :-) Edited March 12, 2013 by Valty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi Adrian, Welcome onboard, just a quick Thank you for the fantastic service you provided supplying the 2 brevet crowns i purchased from you a while ago. Nanuq has Ziggy fitted it on that 6538 yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi Adrian, Welcome onboard, just a quick Thank you for the fantastic service you provided supplying the 2 brevet crowns i purchased from you a while ago. Nanuq has Ziggy fitted it on that 6538 yet??? I'm not sure about the 6538's progress at the Ziggy Spa, but I have only compliments for his Concierge service. I must say the artwork and oak paneling in the Ziggy Lounge was a pleasant upgrade, and his new wine list is to die for. And his selection of 15-year single malts is amazing. At this point I don't care HOW the watch comes out. I'm never leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I just love it, well done mate :-) Thank you! I'm almost done getting the parts together for a 4 liner 6538 build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 At least i have my dreams, AND no one cant take then away from me!!! Amazing build guy's!!! cc33, if i was a girl i would have married you... And yes onely becuse of your watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 At least i have my dreams, AND no one cant take then away from me!!! Amazing build guy's!!! cc33, if i was a girl i would have married you... And yes onely becuse of your watches Lol, you're the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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