New aftermarket 16710 case set

[Littletree]

Anyone with one of these cases find a good aftermarket SEL bracelet for it? I swapped the bracelet from my BP 16570 onto the case but SEL sit a little too high (perhaps because the BP case is a little thicker than gen?)

I put an Italian bracelet on it and I think it works very well.

 

[Timmer]

Anyone with one of these cases find a good aftermarket SEL bracelet for it? I swapped the bracelet from my BP 16570 onto the case but SEL sit a little too high (perhaps because the BP case is a little thicker than gen?)

I put a Raffles SEL oyster on my vn 16570 - and was happy with it

 

[SaSchlo]

I put an Italian bracelet on it and I think it works very well.

Do you use Gen Hands mate?

 

[rickyman94]

I put an Italian bracelet on it and I think it works very well.

Ugh I know I just really want an SEL one if I can get one, backup is this for sure

 

[rickyman94]

I put a Raffles SEL oyster on my vn 16570 - and was happy with it

Do you have any pics you can share?

 

[Timmer]

Do you have any pics you can share?

 

[kadeee]

markiemark can also get 78790A bracelets that have SELs.

 

[rickyman94]

markiemark can also get 78790A bracelets that have SELs.

That's the only viable option I'm seeing right now as well, just trying to avoid spending ~$400 on a bracelet alone if I can haha

Wondering if a 97200 from a 6 digit sub will fit as I've seen they can be swapped onto the 16710 in gen. @drvintage any idea if those fit?

 

[rickyman94]

Update: 92350 from my ARF 16610 worked almost perfectly. There are some slight gaps in the lugs that bracelet tape helped fix (thanks @KJ2020 for your insane amounts of knowledge and guides as always)

...and now I have the perfect excuse to buy a Ginault bracelet for my 16610 Franken

 

[drvintage]

Update: 92350 from my ARF 16610 worked almost perfectly. There are some slight gaps in the lugs that bracelet tape helped fix (thanks @KJ2020 for your insane amounts of knowledge and guides as always)

and now I have the perfect excuse to buy a Ginault bracelet for my 16610 Franken

Nice! Good to know that 6digits SELs do fit well!!

 

[drvintage]

Yes it is. The color difference is huge with this case. Never encountered this before I have to say.

Yes raffles do brushing on a raw metal without polishing. You have to polish the bracelet and then brush it with 800 paper, then you will get closer tone.

 

[tribal]

Mine now
Turns out good I Think

 

[Littletree]

Do you use Gen Hands mate?

Yes this has Gen hands, Gen dial, Gen insert

 

[schmizniz]

Mine now
Turns out good I Think

build looks awesome! im assuming it s a gen insert ? if it is does it fit in easily? Thanks

 

[rickyman94]

build looks awesome! im assuming it s a gen insert ? if it is does it fit in easily? Thanks

Not a gen insert, I believe it’s eBay. But any gen spec insert should fit perfectly

 

[Teamdsi]

 

[schmizniz]

Not a gen insert, I believe it’s eBay. But any gen spec insert should fit perfectly

Thanks of the info. That insert looks really good. Do you perhaps remember where in eBay you got it from? I've been looking around and the gen ones prices are a bit crazy especially the Pepsi , I'd rather spend on a gen bracelet than pay those prices for an insert..

 

[miami_YG]

@drvintage is my new favorite parts supplier! Have two builds in the works with his 16000 cases. Absolute quality. Just snagged a crazy affordable 16570 black dial and handset and will make an explorer-gmt hybrid build.

@drvintage is the best way to order this via your website? Do you know when the new casebacks will be in? I'm not in a hurry, so rather wait until they can be shipped together.

 

[drvintage]

@drvintage is my new favorite parts supplier! Have two builds in the works with his 16000 cases. Absolute quality. Just snagged a crazy affordable 16570 black dial and handset and will make an explorer-gmt hybrid build.

@drvintage is the best way to order this via your website? Do you know when the new casebacks will be in? I'm not in a hurry, so rather wait until they can be shipped together.

Thank you mate, yes pls order via my web shop.

CNC shop told me today, they still need 10 days for the production + a few days for logistic. Will see.

 

[tribal]

In meanwhile I completed my 16710.
Dr vintage Case reworked Cg's inside out complete.
Installed new Tube and Crown
Case back is now changed to work with Rolex opener.
SEL modified to fit perfectly on the Case.
1,8mm Fat Springbars.
Installed a new Crystal
New Pepsi Insert
VR 3186
New Hands
New Dial
Now it look like this.

I'm happy with the result