FlipLockBuckle Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) Hello, I just wanted to ask if anyone would be intrested in genuine-looking submariner aftermarket cases. They have correct crownguards, they fit 29,5mm Crystals (295C), they have the correct rehaut, the bezelcassembly is not the one you know from cheap aftermarket pieces, its just like the gen one. The case fits gen rolex movements, as well as eta movements (with a special movement ring). The tolerace is 0.0055 mm, that's a 1/200 of a milimeter ... so you can be sure that every case's gonna be absolutely perfect. As i would have to pay the production costs on my own, i wanted to ask if there would be any intrest in those cases. I think i would start with 50-100 pieces for the beginning, and i would give them away for something around 60-100 bucks. (Note: This project is still in planning and did not start yet, so im not taking any orders...im just intrested in who'd be intrested ) Thank you Danny Edited February 14, 2007 by FlipLockBuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hello, I just wanted to ask if anyone would be intrested in genuine-looking submariner aftermarket cases. They have correct crownguards, they fit 29,5mm Crystals (295C), they have the correct rehaut, the bezelcassembly is not the one you know from cheap aftermarket pieces, its just like the gen one. The case fits gen rolex movements, as well as eta movements (with a special movement ring). The tolerace is 0.0055 mm, that's a 1/200 of a milimeter ... so you can be sure that every case's gonna be absolutely perfect. As i would have to pay the production costs on my own, i wanted to ask if there would be any intrest in those cases. I think i would start with 50-100 pieces for the beginning, and i would give them away for something around 60-100 bucks. (Note: This project is still in planning and did not start yet, so im not taking any orders...im just intrested in who'd be intrested ) Thank you Danny I'd be in for at least 2......if they are as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olreon Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 hello, i would be in for 2. best wishes olreon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethecat Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 2 for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechWatch Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I would be interested in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 You'll sell a lot if you manage it. It's more realistic than your idea of CNCing a Rolex movement. What model are you using for your donor? 16610? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 if it's 16610, I want 1 for sure... Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm certainly in for something like this. You'd be able to fit a bevy of gen parts, dial, crown and tube, bezel insert, and w/ an ETA movt, it would be the next best thing to a gen Rolex. Since we can't find TW cases anymore, this would be the cat's meow! Keep us posted. I hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Count me in for one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Danny, I sure hope you can pull this project off! I don't think filling orders would be too much of a problem for you. I'm in for one, for starters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 ill take 1 .. keep on rockin man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z80 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I would go for one.. let me know when you are ready for a deposit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Sounds promising.. I am in for at least one! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodo Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Sounds interesting. I think I´ll buy one at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest uomo1001 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 1 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masticore Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Im in for 1 100%, maybe two if I got the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 + 1 here for the 16610 + 1 here for the 16610 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 The tolerace is 0.0055 mm, that's a 1/200 of a milimeter ... so you can be sure that every case's gonna be absolutely perfect. Must be the new math...I hope the person doing the actual machining has better math skills... Considering that a human hair is only 0.08 mm in diameter, I can't help but wonder where that figure came from. I would love to see the CNC machine that is going to do the work...especially when you consider that Rolex uses specialized CNC machines and needs 160 separate machining steps to make one case... producing an identical case, on your own, in a machine shop capable of incredible tolerances, and being able to sell them for under $100 each, wow, I am impressed... Something smells fishy, if you start asking for deposits, I would be really worried at that point. RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I'm in for 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmena Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 The tolerace is 0.0055 mm, that's a 1/200 of a milimeter 1/200 = 0.005 ... where do you obtain a result of 0.0055? 0.055*200 = 1.1. Something smells fishy, if you start asking for deposits, I would be really worried at that point. Maybe he did a mistake when calculating, The Zigmeister? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 (Note: This project is still in planning and did not start yet, so im not taking any orders...im just intrested in who'd be intrested ) Just curious, before taking orders, couldn't you get a sample or to of this soon-to-be create case? This way, members have a better idea if it fact this case is a true mirrro image of a sub case (also, you don't have the burden of refunding several deposits if this fails through).... My 2 cents.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Must be the new math...I hope the person doing the actual machining has better math skills... Considering that a human hair is only 0.08 mm in diameter, I can't help but wonder where that figure came from. I would love to see the CNC machine that is going to do the work...especially when you consider that Rolex uses specialized CNC machines and needs 160 separate machining steps to make one case... producing an identical case, on your own, in a machine shop capable of incredible tolerances, and being able to sell them for under $100 each, wow, I am impressed... Something smells fishy, if you start asking for deposits, I would be really worried at that point. RG vmena and I have discussed this issue before... Aint that uh? When placing an order for a cnc job, you should specify a lot of issues, of course tolerances... The more exact, the more expensive the project is...and at 0.01m...be ready to pay a kings ransom...well, no need such tolerance.. Think about how you are planning to duplicate that case..Are you going to digitalize your case? Are you going to provide 2d technical drawings? the second option is more cheap bytheway..., but you need to have drawing skills, or have someone to do it. I think that if you come to a cnc shop with the case in your hands they may get very [censored], and they will ask you a fortune to fund the design study and the process study.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlipLockBuckle Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Just curious, before taking orders, couldn't you get a sample or to of this soon-to-be create case? This way, members have a better idea if it fact this case is a true mirrro image of a sub case (also, you don't have the burden of refunding several deposits if this fails through).... My 2 cents.... Hey, Of course i will first take orders once I have all the cases finished, means i will pay the case production myself. Means, once I will start taking orders the cases will be available so you can get a side by side comparison with the gen one (picture, video, whatever). I'm surprized that there are that many who would want such a case. That's nice to hear, I will try to start the production within one or two weeks, so we can soon move on to Stage 2. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescardo Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I`m in at least for 2, if it`s the modern SUB. Very nice idea FlipLockBuckle ! Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollyPolly Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 One up here as well. Good luck with getting this off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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