tgchrono2 Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) 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 October 21, 2008 by tigerdaytona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 To me this looks like a WM9 / PT / Euromariner Sub with raised crown position for the gen movement and lugholes. Pearl looks as crappy as on the WM9 / PT / Euromariner. Bracelet looks like from a CN sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 It's a 16800 transational replica, not 16610......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Nice! now with stilty's 3035/3135 to 2892 spacer one can built the 'perfect' sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 The dial in picture is not 16610. Correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 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?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrandazzo Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 The case back does say 16800 on the inside and appears to be very deep- unusually so?? Bad Engraving maybe....Hand made I guess.... Anyway, it's a very interesting item... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Now this has some potential... Wonder what the assembly looks like under the bezel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 steal of the century :D go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 That case looks pretty much spot on to me. He also has a link to a Yachtmaster case but no pics yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreeman420 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 He also has a link to a Yachtmaster case but no pics yet You beat me to it. Now that to me is exciting. I have done alot of business with Sean. He is one of the few good dealers left that are in Taiwan. I am assuming that this is the new version of TW best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOGIE_1976 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 how can i take contact with this guy? any email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Just take a good look at his site and you will find his adress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOGIE_1976 Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 do i have to register? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Anyways, contacted Sean, he says the bezel assembly will be same as the original. Pics will be posted later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im2 Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 intriguing... Who will be the pioneer to order and update us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Over $1200 bucks for a Chinese replica ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Ah well... good stuff doesn't come cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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