payhomage Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I want to buy the best Submariner Ceramic Bezel, found out that the 116610(LN?) is the best one. I've been talking to PureTi.me and TrustyTime, i found these: http://www.ttw888.co...oducts_id=10408 http://pureti.me/pro...-edition-a2836/ are those both 116610? Andrew states on his website it is 116600 but in description of the watch it says it replicates the 116610 Also, the video for Andrew shows a very dim lume, is that just cause the lume didn't have enough time to charge up or is that how i will see the watch? Anyone have any watches from TrustyTime or PureTime and pics? Please post I need more reference before buying.. PureTime says they dont have it in stock, but Andrew says he has it in stock and ready to ship. Also: TrustyTime has 116600A - 116600B - 116600C . I know he states that they are just changes in the movement from Asian to Swiss and higher prices but are there any differences to the watch itself? Which one should I buy? THANKS ALL AHEAD OF TIME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 BUMP: Just did some more research, I believe the link i posted for Andrew is a link to what people refer to as a 'BP' sub? And that the BP is not as good as the Noob version - which I believe PureTime is linked to. Can someone confirm this? Also, just found this site while researching that shows they have stock for the 116610LN! http://intime.co/product.php?id_product=1219 It seems he has the Noob Factory and BP Sub-116610 LN?? Has anyone bought from him before? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 the first is a bp second is a v2 noob.imo bp is much more gen like,because the case shape dial ,and insert.has better sel fitmant.others say v2 is better so its up to what flaws you can live with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Which would you say would be better to franken. I am thinking of giving up and going with BP, but i'm stuck on the Noob v2. Really looks a lot better, imop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 bp because of the case shape.mine is becoming a franken.noob v2 bracelet with bp nice combo.gen crystal and crown,and insert, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 up to you,take a look at mitchbarbarias bp sub c franken on rwi .gen insert,gen crown,tube,noob v2 bracelet,noob v2 dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 which gives the better out the box experience though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 bp,the noob v2 insert is utter crap,and bp is way cheaper,but if the v2 noob had good insert and better sel i would get that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 bp,the noob v2 insert is utter crap,and bp is way cheaper,but if the v2 noob had good insert and better sel i would get that Utter crap is a bit harsh dont ya think? I mean the BP does have the wrong insert angle/shape mimicking the classic aluminum insert vs the new ceramic insert design which is flatter. BP bracelet is a huge opportunity whereas the noob v2 is solid... but then theres the SEL gap on the v2? Pick your flaws and enjoy the watch. As live1 said, the combination of both SubCs will net a decent watch. Flawed, yes but nice nonetheless. How much do you want to spend? That will help guide your selection and mod plans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 yep just pick the flaws u can handle and make your choice v2 or bp both good watches 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Okay one more question, Lets say I wanted to buy a genuine dial on the bay that says it fits a 116610LN case (i believe genuine). Which would the genuine dial fit into? The BP or Noob V2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 lol both take gen dial with modding.plus you would need a 3135 movement if you want gen dial hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 How much would the modding run my pocket though? And who would I take it to? Forum watch modded or am I supposed to find someone nearby? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 it will cost a few grand to mod the sub c to the extent you want to.use forum modders if you can't do the work yourself.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Who would be a forum modder? I see RolexMan or a long that lines is booked until Jan? I heard of a guy named Matt that does great modding on DJ, hopefully he can contact me back and we can work something out.. I'm thinking of buying this one http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10410 and putting in a gen dial and bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceocorona Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 How much would the modding run my pocket though? And who would I take it to? Forum watch modded or am I supposed to find someone nearby? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free I hope you understand that the project you are planning for yourself with the given mods your listing this build could easily hit 1.5k. Plan, plan, plan and price it all out. You may decide to go another route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payhomage Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I was thinking of spending a max of 1,000 excluding the price of the Rep Watch itself. But I did see a Rolex dial that was beautiful but had a small flaw ( I believe the back of it was scrapped of the marking) for $250, so that's a great price, no? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now FreeMy current issue is this: the link I uploaded above of the blue sub, Does the bezel have that flat matte color finish to it? Or is it glossy like the pre-2010 16610? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live1 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) i think for a bp with gen dial hands 3135 yukki movement,gen insert,noob v2 bracelet gen crystal,crown ,will cost 2000 pounds and getting the parts will be very difficult Edited October 11, 2013 by live1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaron Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 And still you will have a fake watch. So maybe you better save for a gen, or go for one of the rep versions (BP?) , fix the easy fixes and live with the remaining flaws. IMO, it's the best solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I think yaron is right... if you are going to spend the best part of 2,000 then better to save another year and buy a genuine and be done with it. But if this is a hobby then by all means knock yourself out. But it won't ever be genuine and thats the problem. Good luck though, sounds as though you are determined to get the best rep out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Careful when buying dials on eBay. Especially for 250.00 bucks. Chances are it's a gen refinished and they like to word it tricky so make sure it's completely unrefinished and factory. I have bought a few to only find out it's just gen base plate with aftermarket paint and print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aa007210 Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Who would be a forum modder? I see RolexMan or a long that lines is booked until Jan? I heard of a guy named Matt that does great modding on DJ, hopefully he can contact me back and we can work something out.. I'm thinking of buying this one http://www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10410 and putting in a gen dial and bezel Hi You are located in NY so I do not think a modder from EU is the best choice. I started some weeks ago the thread 'Noob or BP'. Puretime (Angus) only sells Noob and Trusty Time (Andrew) only sells BP. The best combination seems to be: the case of the BP and the dial, hands and bracelet from Noob. The lume on the Noob is better than the lume on the BP. You can see the pics of both versions in my post. When you buy the cheapest BP from Andrew with 21J movement I would search for a bargain Noob with a Swiss movement and ask a modder in the US to make the best Sub Date from both watches. With the Noob I can help you out. The link to the 'Noob or BP' post: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/161432-submariner-noob-or-bp-factory/page-5?hl=%20noob%20%20or%20%20bp Edited October 19, 2013 by aa007210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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