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Etaswiss.net (Rolex SUB gen similar case)


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http://www.etaswiss.net/gallery/details.ph...52ed0eb14f9d6f2

Submariner 16610 case (Identical to original)

Fits original type cal. 3035/3135 movement.

The Lugs are numbered inside, as original.

As original Laser logo on the sapphire crystal

Identical to original, engineered, crown winding stem, with correct sealed "O" ring for water tightness to 100 plus feet.

The Bezel has an original type illuminated dot and click stops.

stainless steel (Identical to original).

Bracelet and end links are numbered.

Dial can be set by hand.

Edited by tigerdaytona
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The cases for the 3035 and 3135 are not the same. Rehaut on the 16800 (3035) is much shallower than the 16610 case- there just ain't no swapping- it's one or the other. This looks to be a 16610 case, and the crown position appears to be higher which is correct for the 3135 movement. Sean w/ etaswiss used to be around 3-5 years ago, but he doesn't frequent RWG or RWI. If you could put a 2824-2 or 2892-2 in there, it could be a very nice rep, but as chefcook says- ditch the crappy pearl!

I've always maintained that a 2824-2 should work fine in a 16610 case- just like it does in a 16200 DJ case.

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It appears to me to be a 16610 dial- says 'Swiss Made' at the bottom. The later 16800 and early 16610 dials are the same with the white gold surrounds and the tritium lume, denoted by Swiss- T<25. Tritium went out around 1999, followed by luminova for a very short time and then superluminova. The case back does say 16800 on the inside and appears to be very deep- unusually so??

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Just thinking out loud...

1. Take this case $600

2. Install a 2892-A2 w/ a stilty spacer ring $300

3. Gen bezel insert $75

4. Gen crown (and tube?) $ 50-100

5. gen dial w/ good lume and a set of well lumed hands $150-200

6. Good quality bracelet ?

Well, you're over $1200, but maybe under $1500. Sure, you've got the elusive 'correct' crown position, but you're definitely paying a premium. With a MBW 93150 and 501B end pieces, you'd have a nice early 16610- a relumed tritium dial would make it a great franken.

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A gen dial and a set of well lumed hands is more in the 400 USD range IMO. You'll need a good gen or aftermarket crystal to eliminate the lasered crown - add another 50 bucks.

I'll see this more in the 1700 USD area with a good rep bracelet (WM9 and Noob mix up) or in the 2400 USD area with gen bracelet. IMO too expensive for what it is.

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