Why not a 16610 Clone Production?

[Daryl70]

Looking to get my first 16610 hope they didnt discontinue it!

 

[Daryl70]

So i spoke to my td and he also said that they are upgrading the steel to 904l steel the movement wll be sh3135 in it not vr3135. But he was unsure of when they will be ready

 

[Cadows]

So i spoke to my td and he also said that they are upgrading the steel to 904l steel the movement wll be sh3135 in it not vr3135. But he was unsure of when they will be ready

It will be a beauty, great franken candidate

 

[Daryl70]

It will be a beauty, great franken candidate

Oh yes

 

[houss1981]

So i spoke to my td and he also said that they are upgrading the steel to 904l steel the movement wll be sh3135 in it not vr3135. But he was unsure of when they will be ready

What factory is that? Should i wait for it or just order the arf 116610

 

[Cadows]

What factory is that? Should i wait for it or just order the arf 116610

In case you didnt notice this thread is about 16610 not 116610

 

[houss1981]

In case you didnt notice this thread is about 16610 not 116610

That doesnt answer my question. An Yes i know this tread is about 16610

 

[HomeRye]

That doesnt answer my question. An Yes i know this tread is about 16610

With that approach then I think you will be lucky to get anyone to answer your question.


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[DutchSUB]

That doesnt answer my question. An Yes i know this tread is about 16610

Do you even know the difference mate?
The first question can be found if you read the topic.
The second question... Please order the ARF and stay away from 5-digit subs.

Hope this answers your questions.

 

[houss1981]

With that approach then I think you will be lucky to get anyone to answer your question.


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What approach dude. I asked a simple question

 

[houss1981]

Do you even know the difference mate?
The first question can be found if you read the topic.
The second question... Please order the ARF and stay away from 5-digit subs.

Hope this answers your questions.

Chill mate...

 

[thorne]

So i spoke to my td and he also said that they are upgrading the steel to 904l steel the movement wll be sh3135 in it not vr3135. But he was unsure of when they will be ready

That was done with the YM models ... now you don’t get them in 316L.

Anyway, they could manufacture the 16610 in 904L with SH3135 and bump the price up - they’ll still make a killing. Many will factor in the price to swap the SH for a VR3135 to boot.

I highly doubt they will completely close down production of the 16610. It’s got to be one of JF’s highest selling models considering they have a complete monopoly on that market. Doesn’t make economic sense to throw that away.

 

[Daryl70]

That was done with the YM models ... now you don’t get them in 316L.

Anyway, they could manufacture the 16610 in 904L with SH3135 and bump the price up - they’ll still make a killing. Many will factor in the price to swap the SH for a VR3135 to boot.

I highly doubt they will completely close down production of the 16610. It’s got to be one of JF’s highest selling models considering they have a complete monopoly on that market. Doesn’t make economic sense to throw that away.

By what i could make out is that they are in the process of changing over to 904l and yeah thats going to come with a price hike

 

[wildrabbit]

By what i could make out is that they are in the process of changing over to 904l and yeah thats going to come with a price hike

I'm ok with that. Whatever the price would be - it will still be cheaper than a non-engraved rehaut Rolex Gen case by itself.
The movement and dials can be sourced everywhere - its the case and other parts for a franken that is the Unicorn.

 

[Cadows]

I'm ok with that. Whatever the price would be - it will still be cheaper than a non-engraved rehaut Rolex Gen case by itself.
The movement and dials can be sourced everywhere - its the case and other parts for a franken that is the Unicorn.

Kermit dial and hands (they are different than LN hands) are not so easy to find. Any idea?

 

[wildrabbit]

Kermit dial and hands (they are different than LN hands) are not so easy to find. Any idea?

I see them from time to time on Rolexforums and here too.

 

[DC109]

I'm ok with that. Whatever the price would be - it will still be cheaper than a non-engraved rehaut Rolex Gen case by itself.
The movement and dials can be sourced everywhere - its the case and other parts for a franken that is the Unicorn.

Agreed, and you never see gen Sub cases anymore. Makes me glad I picked one up years ago when they still hit the market a few times per year!

 

[Daryl70]

I'm ok with that. Whatever the price would be - it will still be cheaper than a non-engraved rehaut Rolex Gen case by itself.
The movement and dials can be sourced everywhere - its the case and other parts for a franken that is the Unicorn.

To be honest im ok with it being 904 or 316 as i cant tell the difference by looking at it. Yeah wonder why there are so many dial and hands floating around?

 

[Daryl70]

Agreed, and you never see gen Sub cases anymore. Makes me glad I picked one up years ago when they still hit the market a few times per year!

Was you able to build a franken where its not worth going gen?

 

[KJ2020]

BP still makes all manner of 16610/3/8/9's. Not perfect of course but not bad either.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...-in-bp-16613lb

Latest link to window shop at NON-TD TSWATCH

https://www.ts-stations.cn/mobile/pr...t=3a&limit=100