watcher Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Here are a few pics of the new SD I received from King yesterday. Personally I love the watch but I will let you draw your own conclusions from my pics. I have fitted a gen Insert and altered the crown gurads. Everything else is as standard. This was my first deal with King and was a very good one so i shall use her in the future. These pics are when I had my Gen earlier this year to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Looks pretty darn good...I'm sure that the experts will pick out the flaws, but as long as you enjoy it, who cares! Wear it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansun Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Jaysus, Wow,,,,, I have a Gen Sea Dweller..... that is the best Rep I,ve seen...... Well done my Friend..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Looks great, watcher! The gen insert makes a rather substantial difference. Since you've owned the gen, could you comment on the overall quality of the watch? How would you compare the clone in weight and feel to your gen for example. The SD looks much better in your photos than those of dealers. The overly touched up dealer photos don't do this watch justice. Many thanks for posting the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I agree, the gen insert makes the match. congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 The crystal look really tall is that the way it suppose to look, overall the watch looks great Enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Can you post a straight shot from the crown, he valve and dial Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 In 20 minuts we will have my pictorial.......80 pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 OK, after this Pics i will order one.... It looks damm good,even better than on the factory Pics.... This is where i'm waiting for a long time... Is this a gen SD Insert or from a Sub? Because the gen SD Insert is slightly smaller than the Sub one... Thanks for the Pics watcher.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z80 Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Good question.. I too would like to know if this takes a Sea-Dweller insert or Submariner one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 THe dimensions of a Sub insert are way out compared to an SD insert. Both the crystal is smaller and the overall diameter too on the SD. You must get an insert to suit the 16600 whether it be aftermarket or Genuine. A 16660 will also fit as this was the 1st Generation SD as we no it today. There is a gen bezel and insert for sale on Ebay Germany at present to fit a 16600/16660 at $400ish!! The rim edge on the rep SD is slightly smaller so I only had to remove a very small amount to help clip it into postion under the lip. It ain't coming out now without a fight!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocsen Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 Nice rep! How much does the case diameter measure including the bezel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 (edited) THe dimensions of a Sub insert are way out compared to an SD insert. Both the crystal is smaller and the overall diameter too on the SD. You must get an insert to suit the 16600 whether it be aftermarket or Genuine. A 16660 will also fit as this was the 1st Generation SD as we no it today. There is a gen bezel and insert for sale on Ebay Germany at present to fit a 16600/16660 at $400ish!! The rim edge on the rep SD is slightly smaller so I only had to remove a very small amount to help clip it into postion under the lip. It ain't coming out now without a fight!! Ok, thanks watcher.... Good to know that a gen SD Insert will fit and the Crystal is smaller than on a Sub.... This is how a SD must be.... By the way can you please post a Pic of the Bezel Assembly? Fantastic Edited November 3, 2007 by Tribal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 There is nothing to see as far as the bezel assembly goes and I cannot remove the insert now, it is to tigher fit. It is not like my WM9 Sub. I think the bezel fits like the normal Subs etc and the crystal will be a thin gasket around the inside edge of the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Shot of the movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Shot of the movement? Here you go: http://etaswiss.net/gallery/details.php?image_id=2830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tescardo Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 wow very nice, I waited a long time for a nice SD, but to make the right decision, I have two questions. 1. Are the new 1:1 Sea-Dwellers all the same ? (trusty, King, Josh etc.) 2. Is this the Sea-dweller king is selling as " 353-SEA DWELLER " ? Thx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Unfortunately King do not delivery in EU, I went with PreciousTime, He seed me it's exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted November 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 Unfortunately King do not delivery in EU, I went with PreciousTime, He seed me it's exactly the same. I wonder how she delivered my watch then as I'm in the UK!!!! PT is a good dealer though if not a little more pricey but you get the comfort of knowing there will not be custom problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 4, 2007 Report Share Posted November 4, 2007 looks pretty good.. the rehaut on the rep looks deeper than the gen!! haha thats different hey? Not that its a bad thing.. nothing looks better than a nice DEEP rehaut. Overall this looks pretty good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) I have fitted a gen Insert and altered the crown gurads. Everything else is as standard. Hi watcher! Two questions I have: Did the gen insert (really a gen or a good aftermarket one?) snap in? Or did you have to glue it or to sand it down? And: Did you mill the CGs with tube installed? Very diffiult to work with installed tube?? Txs a lot, regards, Ingo Edited November 5, 2007 by Ingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Unfortunately King do not delivery in EU, It sounds new to me. Are you sure she simply prefers not to ship to ITALY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athan Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hi watcher, Is changing the bezel insert of an SD a job for a skilled watch technician or could it be performed by anyone with DIY skills? Many thanks, Athan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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