kevin300z Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 Where can I get the cheapest gen crown and tube for a sub?
freddy333 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 Triplock 703 Crown (price variable) = search ebay 'New style' 6mm generic Swiss-made tube for above ($6/ea) = ofrei If you plan to do the work yourself, you will probably want to get a Rolex crown tube tool, $35 from cas-ker & a tap for same, from same
tmg Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 A 703 crown (newer triplock) can be found on ebay between ~$20-$30
freddy333 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 I may be wrong because I only buy steel, but I think the gold Triplocks are probably going to cost a bit more -- between $50-$100 for used, and $100-$200 for new.
tmg Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 I may be wrong because I only buy steel, but I think the gold Triplocks are probably going to cost a bit more -- between $50-$100 for used, and $100-$200 for new. Opps good point Freddy, I was referring to SS.
alligoat Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 'New style' 6mm generic Swiss-made tube for above ($6/ea) = ofrei The correct tube for the 703 triplock crown is 24-7030-0. The 6mm tube is for the Datejust 6mm crown. You can find aftermarket tubes at Clark Watch supply and Helfands, moelarrycu- Mark Greenberg sells the gen tubes on ebay for around $46. Here's Clark's tube- delicate but good: http://cgi.ebay.com/Case-tube-Ref-24-7030-...1QQcmdZViewItem Item # 300165713453 on ebay Delicate because you have to tap the hole all the way and install it carefully, or you'll snap it off.
freddy333 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 An oops for me too. You are right, Alligoat. My mistake. I was thinking Twinlock, not Triplock. Mark has the correct tubes (as does Cousinsuk.com and other ebay dealers). I did get mine from Ofrei, but I cannot find them on their site, so either they do not stock them anymore or you have to inquire by phone. Sorry.
kevin300z Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Posted January 17, 2008 Thank guys for the help. I just ordered a wm9 sub as they are on sale. I read through another post of a wm9 owner and here is the list of mods he said needed to be done, if I there are any discrepencies please jump in. What this watch will need - NEW crystal Thin bezel insert to give crystal a little more height and replace pearl Thin Crown Guards Replace Crown & tube with Gen NEW bracelet Re-Lume watch Should I get a noob bracelet and if so who sells it? I'm going to send this off to The Zigmeister as he's da man!
alligoat Posted January 17, 2008 Report Posted January 17, 2008 New crystal?? That's not necessarily an easy deal- do you buy a gen, or a rep crystal? Need the gasket also. I hadn't heard about a WM9 needing a new crystal. The other stuff is standard. Noob bracelet, I don't know of anyone who sells them separately, guess you could buy a Noob or a Beginmariner and use the bracelet.
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