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A guide to 16613 builds /FRANKENING
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Definitely not as awesome as your builds, but mine finally is sort of pieced together lol Going to need to figure out bezel assembly, as the BP one I got doesn't fit correctly
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What case are you using? If it is gen spec the WSO bezels should fit.Definitely not as awesome as your builds, but mine finally is sort of pieced together lol Going to need to figure out bezel assembly, as the BP one I got doesn't fit correctly
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Bezel and crystal retainer are the same thing lol...I was confused at first when I bought it haha
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MY BABY IS COMING BACK HOME SOON!
All sealed properly and ready to go, now with a gen Xtal and ST Bezel assembly
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All sealed properly and ready to go, now with a gen Xtal and ST Bezel assembly
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I have tried to follow any thing posted about the 16613 but have ended up getting a bit confused. Plus you will get some one saying this or that is the right way & some one else disagrees!, putting me back to square one. Any how just after some simple advice on putting together a 16613 LN. I already have a genuine dial & insert & now all i need is a watch to build on, i was thinking get a JF 116613 remove engraving install what i have then slowly change the hands for genuine then crown then ST bezel & bracelet. I was also looking at replacing parts for genuine 3135 as & when. Again on the SH 3135 i have read it is a great movement then others who say its rubbish?. Would really value some advice.
Thanks Kevin
Thanks Kevin
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I'm assuming you mean you'll be getting a JF 16610 base watch, not the 116613 right? If you got the 116613, that is a totally incorrect setup.
The best cases are on the first page that @QueTip has mentioned, but I believe the JF 16610 case should be pretty decent especially since it has the SH 3135 movement and etc. The SH 3135 is hit or miss, you could get a really great one or one that will die eventually, but that's how it goes within the rep community. Get it serviced/checked if you're concerned.
Thanks for the advice. I was hoping the JF 116613 once the engraving had been removed would of been alright to use. Also apart from changing what i have already got i could slowly change the other bits. If i use the 16610 JF i would have to get the right hands, crown & bracelet straight away. I was under the impression the case of the JF 16610 & the 116613 would be the same & once my dial & 16613 bezel go on it would be o.k. If they are different cases it would seem again i have got confused.
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Thanks, i now know the case i need, the JF 16610, not going mad as long as its as its passable that will be good enough for me. Even the genuine dial should take it up a couple of points. Again thanks for your help.
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To each their own, it's "ok". But from a standpoint of this model, this isn't that great of a rep due to its incorrect dial color, the gold plating, etc. In short, it's best to source a rare WM9 16613, buy a StarTime 3135 case and build from scratch, or get a TC 16610 and build from scratch.