Mike_G Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Expecting a new BP Sea Dweller 16600 tomorrow. Ordered it from Josh at Perfect Clones. I'm starting to second guess my decision to get the Swiss 2836 that's modified with slotted rotor and Rolex markings after reading some negative posts. But I cross that bridge when I get to it. What mods are most popular in this watch? Case reshaping? Crown? Hands? Bracelet? Bezel / insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 Mike, There is a longish thread either here or,one of the other places. Seems general opinion is the dial is not bad, TC is maybe better, TC hands seem the way to go and a TC braclet, which was suprisingly affordable. It's we worth searching for the post. I think I'll be joining you in one of these before long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 8, 2016 Report Share Posted May 8, 2016 http://blog.tc-sub.com/2012/05/39-tc-93160a-rolex-sea-dweller-16600.html USD39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted May 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Not bad. $100 for the TC dial and hands and $39 for the bracelet. I actually had one and sold it for $25 .....kicking myself now. If anyone knows the best source for bezel / insert and crown I'd be really interested to know. Seems I have read complaints about the tube. Maybe gen tube / crown or athaya? Gen bezel / insert? Yuki? Stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaber Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not bad. $100 for the TC dial and hands and $39 for the bracelet. I actually had one and sold it for $25 .....kicking myself now. If anyone knows the best source for bezel / insert and crown I'd be really interested to know. Seems I have read complaints about the tube. Maybe gen tube / crown or athaya? Gen bezel / insert? Yuki? Stock? Depndes on your budget or how much you whiling to spend on this build The more genuine parts you put the more you get satisfied thats what I learned from franken builds You might face some problem like drilling reshaping case for tube and crown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tienbang Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 With the help from the guys here and on other forums I turned my BPSD into a franken 16660. Gen Dial Gen Insert Gen Crown TC Hands ETA 2836 JMB drilled lug holes Gen 93160 bracelet and clasp I don't remember how much it all totaled up but it was less than $1000USD excluding the watch itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo350z Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 With the help from the guys here and on other forums I turned my BPSD into a franken 16660. Gen Dial Gen Insert Gen Crown TC Hands ETA 2836 JMB drilled lug holes Gen 93160 bracelet and clasp I don't remember how much it all totaled up but it was less than $1000USD excluding the watch itself. Nice.. Any pics? Here is some pics of my current Franken in progress. BP case drilled spring bars Gen xtal Gen bezel assembly Gen insert Gen crown Gen dial Gen hands Gen date wheel Gen 93160 Yuki movement Almost complete! CG next to my gen 14060m 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Turbo, I'd love to see a build thread on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 nice build turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo350z Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Turbo, I'd love to see a build thread on that. Have one on RWI. When I get some time I can post on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Turbo350z said: Have one on RWI. When I get some time I can post on here! Oh now it rings a bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelord Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 The SSD V2 was one of my favourites of its time as it was the closest that I remember in terms of modifications. It was also good value for money!!! Too bad the modder no longer does this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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