• Tired of adverts on RWI? - Subscribe by clicking HERE and PMing Trailboss for instructions and they will magically go away!

Aftermarket/Rep 16200 Datejust Cases from S.Korea

Tony-Soprano

Tony-Soprano

Ducks 🦆 | Traveler 🌍 |Frankens ⌚
25/5/24
73
69
18
East Coast, USA
Stone P said:
SK 16200 cases

I have been paying attention to what has been coming out of S.Korean rep/aftermarket part scene. I had a connect from out there that supplied me with the most accurate open 6&9 DWOs I have seen thus far. And for many years a handful of dealers have made and sold full gold oyster cases and bracelets for models like 16018, 16238, 18038, 18238 etc on eBay and Korean rep forums. Now us Datejust fan(antics) have been bless with a much much better case than what we have been dealt for the past 10years or more. No more “OG POFY” or “Shutterland” cases for me....I think. I have already professed my undying love to this inanimate object but before I jump in the deep end and say “I do”...I have to break “her” down. Le’go!!!!

The Bezel:
Hmmm..ok! It isn’t perfect. Matter of fact..it’s isn’t correct. It kinda more appropriate for a 16000 with a plexi crystal. It’s approximately 2.0mm tall. If it were used for a 16200 or 14720 build the gasket will be exposed. For me, the bezel isn’t useless. I could keep as is and use for a 16000 build since gen smooth bezels for plexi crystals are hard to find or modify a bit and use as a 1016 bezel. Over all quality is very good. I would pay about $60 for it alone.

The Mid Case:
Jesu Kristi!!! This is what gives this MF real balls. The profile is outstanding. The lugs are fucking fantastic. They are just OMG. From the top lugs perfectly brushed at 45 degree angle to the smoothly polished sides. And guess what...it’s made for 3135 movement . No more DWO! No more rep/aftermarket hands! No more clipping dial feet!
Hallelujah!!!! My prayers have been answered. To seal it up, the back threads are cut to accept gen case backs. The stock caseback fits a gen case too.

The crown:
This is a failure IMHO. They didn’t even try at all on the crown. They actually just used the same bullshit rep 604 crown that has been going around since the early 2000s. This part was kinda disappointing. On the “half full” side of things, the tube is gen spec and fits both 603 and 604 series crowns well. Gen 603 crowns are still widely available and affordable. Gen crowns have kinda been a most for me so I guess I’m only mad because the crown has $0 value to me ????

Conclusion:
Overall...I love this case! The features I love , I can only get from a gen and they are going for almost $1k now in ok condition. The features I hate, I can easily change without mods..just a little extra cash. Everything is plug and play to gen spec. I was able to source a few to test drive for $350 each plus s&h. Yeah I know...they aren’t cheap but I think its kinda worth it when you compare the quality of Chinese 16200 rep cases (from Ken/Riyi/Raffles and the time and effort to get to them right) Vs. the cost of a gen case.

Pics of the SK 16200 case
Click to expand...
Wish he would come back and bless us with these cases, they sure are missed!
 
A

alligoat

I'm Pretty Popular
Certified
17/3/06
2,220
604
113
Has a plastic crystal like a 16000 DJ but looks like a 3135 movement is in there which is a plus. But everyone is using the rafflesdials cases for $50, so I don't see where it's such a great deal.
 
freebalkany

freebalkany

Active Member
24/8/21
298
310
63
alligoat said:
Has a plastic crystal like a 16000 DJ but looks like a 3135 movement is in there which is a plus. But everyone is using the rafflesdials cases for $50, so I don't see where it's such a great deal.
Click to expand...
Well, the raffles case has two weak points:
  1. There isn't enough clearance on the caseback to allow the rotor spinning freely.
  2. The rehaut opening is not wide enough to accommodate a gen dial.
 
Iksander

Iksander

Known Member
Patron
Certified
29/6/24
190
159
43
NL
freebalkany said:
Well, the raffles case has two weak points:
  1. There isn't enough clearance on the caseback to allow the rotor spinning freely.
  2. The rehaut opening is not wide enough to accommodate a gen dial.
Click to expand...
That’s some work yes.
What do you think of the side of the case? Looks more gen spec?
 
A

alligoat

I'm Pretty Popular
Certified
17/3/06
2,220
604
113
No doubt the raffles case is a little bit of work, but with that $15 dremel like tool from Harbor Freight it's a snap to scoop out the caseback and widen the rehaut.
My German sucks but it looks like this case comes from China. I looked thru AliExpress but couldn't find a similar case. Now days all of the rep cases have wider lugs like the 116234 and later DJs.
I think the lugs look ok, but the bezels look too tall to me, but that may be the picture angle. And you're still on the hook for a crown and tube.
 
Iksander

Iksander

Known Member
Patron
Certified
29/6/24
190
159
43
NL
Yeah spoke to the guy and it’s pretty close guys. No Alibaba stuff but cnc machined he saying.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom