PAM-snob Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi guys , I'm assembling parts and bits for a Franken 16610/16800 build. I already have a gen 16610 Tritium dial and bezel insert. I want to use as many gen parts as I can, that said I'd like to source the best case set that accepts gen parts. I've seen Yuki and Helenarou, I keep seeing Star time and "Sean" in my searching of the forum/s. If there are others that are better AND currently available please advise me. Thank you and best regards Richard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 TC is accessible and inexpensive but you would need to drill lug holes. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 TC is really your only option- Startime cases are gone from what I hear and Sean's may not be available either and is certainly overpriced. JMB can drill the lugholes or PBdad out in LA. Personally, I'd go with the TC 2824-2 and cut the dial feet, but you could do a Yuki 3135 and save the feet and have it serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thank you both for your replies and intel. A question... I've read TC's blog page about his TC 2824-2 and it sounds like he's got a solid reliable build going on. That said i scared to death at cutting the feet off a gen dial! So my question is how reliable is a Yuki 3135 of course after said service (which what's a ballpark figure on a service and who performs such a thing ?). So the real question TC's movement or a serviced Yuki? I hope to eventually source a gen 3135 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I am currently building an early 16610 my self. I had the luck sourcing an early Sean case with drilled lug holes and a gen case back (thanks again E). Gen dial, insert is what I have waiting for it. If you eventually want to go for a gen movement I would go for the Y3135. It will be an easy swap and you saved the dial feet. I am on the fence going that route my self, need to safe a couple of month to go the Y3135 route and am not sure if I can wait LOL. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have a serviced SA3135 v2 for sale. Shoot me a PM if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I would but I can't. You blocked me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 That can't be right. We had a PM conversation recently right. Will check tonight if my storage is full. I'm on IPhone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thanks M. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Anybody know if a TC case set will accept a gen crown tube? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baleinedessable Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 What do you think about the Phong 16610 case ? Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Anybody know if a TC case set will accept a gen crown tube? Thanks in advance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes it will. I'm sure Phongs are great, but let's be honest, the 5% improvement over a TC is not worth the cost on a 16610 build. One uses Phongs for historic builds, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_freddy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 best case is tc only,you must drill the lugholes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 best case is tc only,you must drill the lugholes Who here can drill lugs nicely? ...and possibly do the serial number too? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigelow Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 jmb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thank you both for your replies and intel. A question... I've read TC's blog page about his TC 2824-2 and it sounds like he's got a solid reliable build going on. That said i scared to death at cutting the feet off a gen dial! So my question is how reliable is a Yuki 3135 of course after said service (which what's a ballpark figure on a service and who performs such a thing ?). So the real question TC's movement or a serviced Yuki? I hope to eventually source a gen 3135 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Here's a guy with GEN 3135's for $1,700 - not a bad deal. http://www.network54.com/Forum/207673/message/1417286063/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Yes it will. I'm sure Phongs are great, but let's be honest, the 5% improvement over a TC is not worth the cost on a 16610 build. One uses Phongs for historic builds, IMO. Agreed - Premium Daytona only, just like Bob Maron does 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks for that link 508 Veeeeeery tempting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Who here can drill lugs nicely? ...and possibly do the serial number too? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My brother has a full Bridgeport Milling Machine, Lathe, Shaper and Delta grinder. He and I are going to have a go at my 5513 lug holes. I'll share the (hopefull) success with you all - if so, he may be willing to take on clients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 TC is really your only option- Startime cases are gone from what I hear and Sean's may not be available either and is certainly overpriced. JMB can drill the lugholes or PBdad out in LA. Personally, I'd go with the TC 2824-2 and cut the dial feet, but you could do a Yuki 3135 and save the feet and have it serviced. Who or what is JMB , and where are they located? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Who or what is JMB , and where are they located? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JMB is a member here and he's located in the CONUS, Texas specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAM-snob Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 JMB is a member here and he's located in the CONUS, Texas specifically. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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