I love to hear these new build stories... Everyone's suggestions here are spot on.
I initially wanted to build an LV for the MAXI dial/handsets configuration.
I'll throw in a little curve for you and this is what I ended up doing with my build and LOVE IT!!! A gen 116610 dial and handset are easier to come by then the respective LV dial / handset. The cool blue lume is so nice...
The LV insert is gen and the "shine" is what separates it from the JF and TC inserts...
I took me some time to build this one b/c i was impatient. I'd get a new part and want it installed right away...
My suggestion would be to determine how far you want to go and start collecting the parts...
Good luck with your build and enjoy the journey!!!! BTW Kermit looks good in LN and LB flavors...
The lume is completely wrong
What?! Oh man how'd I miss that... guess i should throw it out...
Ahah
Joke aside, did you ever consider replacing the pearl with a blue lumed one so that it matches the dial and hands?
16610LV insert = no
16610LN insert = possibly
16610LB insert = possibly
obviously the LN and LB inserts are readily available, but these are gen inserts and I just don't see a reason to change the pearl. I don't look at my watch much at night, but I personally enjoy the difference... There's a separation from the bezel and the indices...
Beauty!!!
update guys: watch has been serviced by a watchsmith, the datewheel fit with only a little bit of shaving needed.
curious to know if a gen dial is worth it? give me some thoughts!
Nice did you find a gen crystal also?
i haven’t got one yet, i will get one soon though!
update guys: watch has been serviced by a watchsmith, the datewheel fit with only a little bit of shaving needed.
curious to know if a gen dial is worth it? give me some thoughts!