greenking Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) Hi all, Lately I am very interested to buy an accurate tt sub either 16613 or 116613 LB. As for the 116613 seems that the current better is the BP with the 14kt wrapped gold mid links. As for the 16613 which one is the alternate? Thank you! Edited September 1, 2013 by greenking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 If your not in a rush, but want quality, then TC is currently working on a TT TC Sub. Its in very early stages right now with just the bracelet being in prototype stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Depends how picky you are and if you want gen like dimensions. You can get a $200 TT or build and spend upwards of $4k to build a SuperFranken. Define and your wants and establish a bulk budget. Plan the build out (ie. forum research) and come up with a build blue print. I cannot stress enough the planning. It'll save you tons of headaches in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 If you have the $$$$ then there's this next door... http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=213312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenking Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I have see if M but I can't pay $2500... I can invest max $1500... As for the BP 116613 ,it really accepts some gen parts? If go with 16613 which one from the TD can be builded? Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy1481 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Sorry to thread jack... I just sent a PM on that 16613 on RG for intent to buy... I am going to see if my $4.5K on my 16803 build is going to be worth it or not... if not and this 16613 is just as nice I am going to part the 16803 out and try and make some money back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Sorry to thread jack... I just sent a PM on that 16613 on RG for intent to buy... I am going to see if my $4.5K on my 16803 build is going to be worth it or not... if not and this 16613 is just as nice I am going to part the 16803 out and try and make some money back... that's a pretty nice watch. If you get it, replacing the bezel with an 18k gen or aftermarket would really kick it up to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I have a gen 16613 dial I can sell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy1481 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well I paid the asking $2,400 for the TT watch on RG.... I have a gen 18k gold bezel assembly. My only concern will be the WM9 bracelet and how well it will hold up... as long as it holds up long enough until TC comes out with his TT bracelets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Well I paid the asking $2,400 for the TT watch on RG.... I have a gen 18k gold bezel assembly. My only concern will be the WM9 bracelet and how well it will hold up... as long as it holds up long enough until TC comes out with his TT bracelets.Swap in the WSO bezel, if you see a noticeable difference. You may also need a WSO crystal retaining ring to match with the bezel. I'm curious to see if the WSO two piece end link will mate with the case. You could still produce a very accurate 16613 and have a real bracelet. Edit: I see you said you have the bezel assembly. Ignore my comment regarding that. Edited September 2, 2013 by ceocorona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenking Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 As for my enquiry,from the current tt sub offered from TD which one is better base for modding? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I wouldn't start with anything less than TC, Bk, Wm9 or ST%%T*M& case. You want and need genuine bezel construction. The TD's don't offer anything like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I wouldn't start with anything less than TC, Bk, Wm9 or ST%%T*M& case. You want and need genuine bezel construction. The TD's don't offer anything like this. If you are patient, I would wait for the TC, otherwise contact BK and see what he has to offer. WM9 are long out of production, they were the best around by far, but not very many were made, I believe BK ordered about 100 kits, not sure he got them all, but it sold out fast. The other alternative is to start collecting parts, and build your own. I believe the biggest problem today is not necessarily the watch, because genuine blue dials are pretty common as are inserts, but the bracelet. it's the weak link now, as most of them do not have good plating that will hold up to everyday wear, and none that I know of have the exposed sides of the middle link of the end links plated, so you can see the SS from the side, which is a BIG tell. You can build a beautiful watch with a gen dial, bezel, insert, crown, and it's beautiful and very gen like, but the bracelet brings it down a couple of notches.TC is working on a bracelet project which will use either 18k gold links (the end links that have exposed sides), or well plated links. Unfortunately, this project is still in the prototype stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well I paid the asking $2,400 for the TT watch on RG.... I have a gen 18k gold bezel assembly. My only concern will be the WM9 bracelet and how well it will hold up... as long as it holds up long enough until TC comes out with his TT bracelets. I think that you will be very happy with the WM9, and if you have a gen bezel assembly, that's going to be a show stopper. I believe the WM9 bracelets were wrapped gold, they should hold up pretty well, certainly not hard wear like an all SS, but OK for everyday dress wear. Not sure about the sides of the top mid links. Mine were not plated, but Matt (mymanmatt) plated them, and they look like the midlinks are solid gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Wiseguy popped over to take a look nice............ Wear in good health you lucky dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well I paid the asking $2,400 for the TT watch on RG.... I have a gen 18k gold bezel assembly. My only concern will be the WM9 bracelet and how well it will hold up... as long as it holds up long enough until TC comes out with his TT bracelets. Congrats, do I get commission? Look forward to your thoughts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yeah wiseguy picked up a stellar TT. Should go well with your superfranken collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Congrats, do I get commission? Look forward to your thoughts on it. Hey! I thought this was a hobby among friends. Not a profiteering forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hey! I thought this was a hobby among friends. Not a profiteering forum It is, hence the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wks Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have a BK WM9 TT i would like to sell. PM me if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I have a BK WM9 TT i would like to sell. PM me if you are interested No backdoor sales allowed my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Wks as you are not a VIP member or higher you should not be selling, as far as private deal I would have to check policy but am 90% sure it is a no no as everyone would not pay and circumvent the system. I am aware it is almost impossible to police such activity and since you nor anyone else can upgrade at this time whatever happens happens. I do feel it is warranted to point out the above as without price discovery (use of sales thread) no one has anyway of telling if they are paying the correct/market price on any piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well STEEL I was pretty sure but you confirmed it for me ,we posted simultaneously that being said the above still relevant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Well I paid the asking $2,400 for the TT watch on RG.... I have a gen 18k gold bezel assembly. My only concern will be the WM9 bracelet and how well it will hold up... as long as it holds up long enough until TC comes out with his TT bracelets. If you were wondering why the photos have disappeared from the RG for sale thread, the seller has confirmed his photobucket bandwidth has been exceeded. I have suggested he re-ups the same photos to another photo hosting site, and replace the photos, as they have to remain in the thread due to the sales terms agreement. Just thought I would let you know in case you noticed the images gone. The seller stated you have had an email today with a photo of the package "Ready to ship"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseguy1481 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hey SSTEEL, thank you for looking out my man, I really appreciate it. Yes, the seller has been in contact with me and has sent me a pic of the watch all packaged up. I am not concerned and should have the watch in my hands tomorrow and I will post up a lot more pics. Thanks, Wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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