Aero_Dave Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have a case set coming in. It's an older BK case with lug holes. I'm told it already has a Clark tube installed. So my question is, will a Gen 703 crown fit? If not, what is the best crown to get? BTW, if anyone has a crown laying around they don't need, plz let me know! Thanks, Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 If it has a Clark 7030 tube it should fit a gen 703 crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I've never heard of a BK 1680 case, maybe you could explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I've never heard of a BK 1680 case, maybe you could explain. Here is the original FS post: http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/rolex-case-tw-147285.html I hope this will be a good case for my 1680 build! Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have a case set coming in. It's an older BK case with lug holes. I'm told it already has a Clark tube installed. So my question is, will a Gen 703 crown fit? If not, what is the best crown to get? BTW, if anyone has a crown laying around they don't need, plz let me know! Thanks, Dave... Dave a Gen crown will fit mate, if you need a crown I've got a Tc you can have just pm me if you want it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Dave a Gen crown will fit mate, if you need a crown I've got a Tc you can have just pm me if you want it Much appreciate the offer. I will PM you sir! All clarks parts are ment to fit gen case, tube crystal ect. THe only way that they wont fit gen is if they are made for eta. Thanks for the info Mike! Dave... Edited June 24, 2013 by Aero_Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Dave, the watch you bought is a 16610 case with the sapphire crystal and the modern bezel assembly. This won't work for a 1680 build- sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Dave, the watch you bought is a 16610 case with the sapphire crystal and the modern bezel assembly. This won't work for a 1680 build- sorry! That was my first thought as well, I'm outside on my patio using an Ipad, so photos weren't too clear, but when the seller described it as a TC/BK, figured it had to be an early 16610. Nice case for a 16610/16613 but not a 1680 case. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_189 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I have a Sean 703 crown for sale if you're interested let me know. Good luck with the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 you could build a 16800 or a 168000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Dave, the watch you bought is a 16610 case with the sapphire crystal and the modern bezel assembly. This won't work for a 1680 build- sorry! So are you saying the bezel can't be changed-out for a 1680? What makes the bezel assembly so different between a 1680 & 16610? Also I should be able to swap the crystal, no? Still learning here. Thanks, Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 No, the 1680 and 16610 are not interchangeable, it is a completely different generation. You can use instead of the mounted saphire crystal a ... saphire crystal but a genuine one for example, as long it is a Sean, BK or TC case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Completely different generations. 16610 is sapphire crystal and completely different bezel assembly. Not interchangeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 D as the guys have said that case set is 16610 you can't swap over the crystals bezel etc, that part is on it's way too, it will fit that case though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks for the info guys. I'll either just build a 16610 or if my 1680 dial still fits, I may just build my own fantasy beater. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Sorry, the 1680 dial won't fit in a 16610 case, the 16610 is bigger. you are going to have to reconcile yourself to either building a 16610, a 16800 or a 168000, which are all Sapphire crystal watches. If you go back and do some research on Rolex Subs, the 1680 was an acrylic crystal model using the 1570 series of movements, the 16800 was the transition model from the acrylic to sapphire, and also the movement changed to the 3035 with the 16800. The cases were completely redesigned, and nothing outside of the crown are interchangeable, even the inserts won't interchange. My advice would be if you heart is set on building a 1680, I would put this case set up for sale, and try to find a good gen spec 1680 case, like the old MBW cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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