ubiquitous Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 After some problems developed with my 16610 (dial lume fell out, minute hand got bent, etc. etc.) I finally got the old Sub back together, and ironed out the troubles. I took advantage of the downtime and did some work on the case- rebrushed the lugs (front and back) and refinished the bracelet/clasp. Polished everything up and tightened the SELs to fit the case better. Now, it's back on my (right) wrist for some stress testing. So far, so good... Still not enough to overthrow the Daytona for daily wearer though Some days I toy with the idea of getting rid of my 16610... And I must admit that I was very close to listing this one recently for lack of wrist time. However, my recent time spent working on it has rekindled the flame... I'll hang onto it for just a while longer Thanks for looking. All the best... R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I'll hang onto it for just a while longer Damn. ...er, I mean, woohoo! Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Different hands on the 16610.... What are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Ubi- I am patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hang on to those Ubi, those are superb better frankens than that are not possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Looks great, nice job as usual. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Great looking watch, Ubi! Good to see this guy back in action. Every rlx collector needs a 16610. There is just something about the Sub that looks & feels great on the wrist. I would keep this guy if I were in your shoes.....it doesn't take up much space. Those deep cases aren't easy to come by today and it's better built than the new crop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaccum Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 I love it! I guess its time to do some work on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Thanks gang... Kind of nice to have this one back on the wrist. I was asked about the list of ingredients as of current... Here's how it breaks down: -Case/Crystal/Bezel are of unknown origin... Has some very distinct features that relate to TW Best and some MBW, but also some that neither seem to have. Wish I knew more about it... I'd like to get another one. -Genuine 16610 bezel insert -Genuine crown and tube -Replacement hands of unknown origin... Found them in my parts box and just decided to use them -Noobmariner dial -Noobmariner caseback -Noobmariner SEL bracelet -CG's filed -Lugs rebrushed -Bracelet and clasp refinished Think that about does it. It's a neat piece... But it's just not a Daytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 It's a neat piece... But it's just not a Daytona It's basically the answer to "Who has the best Sub" question. I wub dat sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hey Ubi, why the Noob caseback ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted January 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Hey Ubi, why the Noob caseback ? I went with the noob caseback as it actually had the engravings inside (the original back did not). Typically, such detail is not of concern to me, but since I had both, I figured why not? Shortly after initially posting the completed watch, another member had alerted me to the fact that his noob caseback had a slightly better shaped back than his MBW. After comparing the two myself, I found that mine was the same- Slightly different shape in profile (taller). So... Another added benefit by chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Jeez what a blowhard! Noobmariner??? Pfffff....... Now if you had used Ubimariner parts, now THAT would be something worth boasting about Behold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I went with the noob caseback as it actually had the engravings inside (the original back did not). Typically, such detail is not of concern to me, but since I had both, I figured why not? Shortly after initially posting the completed watch, another member had alerted me to the fact that his noob caseback had a slightly better shaped back than his MBW. After comparing the two myself, I found that mine was the same- Slightly different shape in profile (taller). So... Another added benefit by chance I had to check this out on my TWBC, and low and behold the Noob caseback is indeed slightly better. So on it stays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haveblue Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 :D the noobmariner caseback makes the frankensubs feel much better on the wrist. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Indeed... Amazing how the little things can make such a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 ...and ever again, i like it a lot..... Great work Randy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Thanks gang... Kind of nice to have this one back on the wrist. I was asked about the list of ingredients as of current... Here's how it breaks down: -Case/Crystal/Bezel are of unknown origin... Has some very distinct features that relate to TW Best and some MBW, but also some that neither seem to have. Wish I knew more about it... I'd like to get another one. -Genuine 16610 bezel insert -Genuine crown and tube -Replacement hands of unknown origin... Found them in my parts box and just decided to use them -Noobmariner dial -Noobmariner caseback -Noobmariner SEL bracelet -CG's filed -Lugs rebrushed -Bracelet and clasp refinished Think that about does it. It's a neat piece... But it's just not a Daytona Your work is really perfect man. Just take a look at the MBW I'm selling, I think it is the really same case you have in your Franken. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted February 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Marco... Based on your photos, I believe the cases are very similar, if not the same Mine had originated from a non-MBW dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Hi Marco... Based on your photos, I believe the cases are very similar, if not the same Mine had originated from a non-MBW dealer... Now I don't know if I'm selling it anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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