My Interim Review of Ordering/Purchasing TC's Type II LV Sub

[indywatchguy]

Its the current TC LV insert mate.  His V2 is not yet finished, and I have been told Thomas will update his blog on this when ready.

Whats your take on the quality of the current insert? Some say it's pretty good.

[SSTEEL]

No connection to seller but green

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=306558

 

Thanks

 

 

Whats your take on the quality of the current insert? Some say it's pretty good.

 

Sadly I don't know, the TC insert I was getting, the deal has fell through due to the seller having personal problems, so I'm on the hunt again.

[spooky driver]

SSteel what is the lume like on yours?

 

i just received my watch from TC but the lume looks a tad messy.  

[SSTEEL]

SSteel what is the lume like on yours?

 

i just received my watch from TC but the lume looks a tad messy.  

 

Sorry about the loss of photos, I accidentally deleted a sub-filder in photobucket  yesterday which contained all my watch related photos

 

The lume looked pretty good.  Here's a back up photo of it...

 

 

I will get a clearer shot when I get time, and also try a photo with the loupe too.

Edited August 5, 2013 by SSTEEL

[spooky driver]

My 6 marker looks a tad off with uneven ...maybe i'm being to fussy

[Mike on a bike]

Yup you are right,contemplating one of this. Then I gotta get ziggy to redo lume   and how to you feel about sel fitment guys heard ok but not great?

[SSTEEL]

  and how to you feel about sel fitment guys heard ok but not great?

 

Mine are fine Mike.

[Mike on a bike]

Thanks steel you saw pics and thread on other RWG in regard to sel fitment guess it is a crap shoot I would imagine same with lume. Hey it is a rep you take your chances!

[CptTripps]

Got my LV insert today. I like the watch a LOT more now. Edit: Didn't mean to hijack your thread.

[Deckard1979]

Looks good CptTripps! 

[jtiis]

Nice Bracelet there CptTripps.

[lja1821]

Looks great cpt tripps,..

[indywatchguy]

Yup you are right,contemplating one of this. Then I gotta get The Zigmeister to redo lume   and how to you feel about sel fitment guys heard ok but not great?

Mike just received my TC LV sub and I must say absolutely outstanding attention to detail. Get one while you can!!!!!! I'll post a short review soon.

[indywatchguy]

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My 6 marker looks a tad off with uneven ...maybe i'm being to fussy

Contact TC I'm sure he'll switch out the dial for you. He's great to deal with. Just received my TC LV sub with insert and I must say its PERRRRRFECT!!!!!

[indywatchguy]

Steel probably sounds like a NOOB question but are the included spring bars just extras???? I've got mine as well and haven't figured out a use for them

[Deckard1979]

Steel probably sounds like a NOOB question but are the included spring bars just extras???? I've got mine as well and haven't figured out a use for them

I am glad You have asked that Indy! I would like to know too.

[CptTripps]

The spring-bars included in mine worked perfectly.

[SSTEEL]

Steel probably sounds like a NOOB question but are the included spring bars just extras???? I've got mine as well and haven't figured out a use for them

 

Yes, I got two pairs, one were already fitted with the bracelet, the two in the small packet are supposed to be slightly thicker, which in turn, when fitted, ensures the SEL fitment is nice and tight should it been loose with the fitted ones.

 

Give me a minute, and I will upload a photo showing the size difference.

[SSTEEL]

Here are the two sets of spring bars that come with the TC Sub.

 

Left (were fitted in the SEL when arrived)  

Right (were in small zip bag, and are slightly fatter).

 

[indywatchguy]

Thanks STEEL!!!! Hmmmm now the question is should I change them???? What did you do?

The spring-bars included in mine worked perfectly.

So you keep the originals on? How can you tell if they work perfectly? Are the smaller ones sometimes a bit loose?

I am glad You have asked that Indy! I would like to know too.

+1 

[SSTEEL]

Thanks STEEL!!!! Hmmmm now the question is should I change them???? What did you do?

So you keep the originals on? How can you tell if they work perfectly? Are the smaller ones sometimes a bit loose?

+1 

 

I didn't notice anything loose during my initial photo shoot.  I don't have the bracelet fitted at the moment as I plan on doing another comparison of SEL's between the TC and Trusty bracelets.  I guess I could include in that a trial fitting with the fatter bars too.

[indywatchguy]

STEEL that would be great! I'll stand by!

[Deckard1979]

STEEL that would be great! I'll stand by!

+1

[woof*]

The fat 2mm springbars are gen spec and should be used with these watches. He included the small ones in case the bracelet is used for non gen spec subs.

There are people out there who say the smaller springbars in general, will wear out-and elongate the lugholes in watches. I definitely would use the larger 2mm bars with your TC watch.

[indywatchguy]

The fat 2mm springbars are gen spec and should be used with these watches. He included the small ones in case the bracelet is used for non gen spec subs.

There are people out there who say the smaller springbars in general, will wear out-and elongate the lugholes in watches. I definitely would use the larger 2mm bars with your TC watch.

+1 Thanks Woof!