dbane883 Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 As some of you know, I have worked on a few TC 16610 cases over the years for a few folks . But I am by no means an expert on sapphire subs and all the dial variants of the 16610. But here is something I put together for my son using leftover parts that have accumulated over the years. Been meaning to do this for over a year and finally getting around to it now. I will say it. TC cases, especially the recent ones, kinda suck right out of the box. Here is an example of how poor the satin finish is on the lug tops. Not sure how he's getting them finished, but looks like a crude metal brush if you ask me. TC on the right, and after I re-satin on the left: There are other issues like uneven lug thicknesses and a weird raised platform area under the crystal gasket. Overall fit and finish has definitely changed over the years. Some will say it's blasphemy to criticize TC, but it's the truth. I had some issues fitting a SA3135v2 movement into the case. While the SA3135 accepts a gen dial, it's marginally too narrow such that the movement holding screws don't quite grab the inside grooves: I will have to make up some tabs of some sort so it fits securely. I also tried a gen 3135 movement and it too fits a bit loose. The screws just barely hold it to the case. So it shows that the inside of the TC case is not machined consistently. Perhaps other TC examples have no issues but the one I'm using definitely is off. But after I reshaped the case, added lugholes and bevels and some CG work, here is the finished gift. Gen dial, hands, crown/tube, crystal, insert. I have still not grown out of my aversion to sapphire crystals with cyclops. As such I've used a gen no-date crystal which kinda gives it a sea dweller look. Anyhow I prefer it this way. I also had some issues with the bezel. It would not turn when installed. I removed the friction washer and it spins fine but is now a tad loose. I will have to sand down the washer as it appears to be a tad thick. Not sure how long the SA3135 will last, but this is for my son and I'll be happy if it lasts a year or two. Just need to figure out this damn movement holder issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 You guys with such amazing skills, leave me drooling with these stories! Terrific job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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themannier Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 How do you do that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 excellent work as always. damn... On a side note, any issues with a SA3135? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo350z Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Wow.. Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Love the light bevels and no cyclops! You're usual exceptional work. Great gift for your son Awesome work my friend! Sent using the "Force" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imajedi Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I wish I was your son 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Nice job- I like that flat 4 insert to go with the lugholes. Hope the SA3135 holds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagnesky Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Nice work! Where do you people source sa3135? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 any issues with a SA3135? So far so good. The problem (one of many) with these is that the stem is proprietary. If you break it, there is no other known stem that will work. Nice work! Where do you people source sa3135? I acquired a LF SubC last year and extracted the movement from it. I think the newer Noob subs has this movement as an option but not 100% certain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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