Another 16800/16610-T build thread.

[991_GT3]

Markers are gorgeous

 

[Dizzy]

this is a beautiful dial. I love what you’ve done with the markers and weathering.

Final result(s)

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[bc1221]

this is a beautiful dial. I love what you’ve done with the markers and weathering.

Most of it came like that. I bought a used gen dial that was already pretty “tropic”. I just went a little overboard at first and then cleaned it up a little.


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[bc1221]

Did some glamor shots. lol
Sorry for the laid down pics. My watch stands that I ordered 2 months ago still hasn’t arrived.

A few wristees

I need to order a flat 4 insert but there’s way too many scams out there. Fake inserts or inserts with fake pearls..etc. they’re a pain in the ass to find a good gen one. Especially if they only have 1 picture of the front of the insert. Can’t see the side to see the edge of the triangle to see if it cuts to black from silver.

This annoying little but expensive hobby. Love it and hate it at the same time.


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[Dizzy]

Which weathering kit did you use? They make a bunch with different colors... I really like how it looks.

 

[Mbari]

Love the weathered look. Just finished mine, it says hello

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[bc1221]

Which weathering kit did you use? They make a bunch with different colors... I really like how it looks.

I bought the tamiya with a rust color, gun metal color and some silver.

The gun metal one looks great on the insert but it’s close to impossible to keep it on there.

The rust color is the one I used on the dial. It will turn the text on it yellow though. You kind of have to be careful with it. If you get it on text, you can get it off of there. Just use a very small sponge brush and rubbing alcohol. It won’t mess up the text but it will remove a lot of the weathering stuff.


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[AncientCommittee]

Final result(s)

I may have an addiction problem. Hehe.

Actually started our liking the matte dial more but the gen dial with the applied markers have really grown on me. It’s easily turning in to my daily.

Specs on build #1
ST case set
ST bezel set
ST springbars.
ST Swiss quality bezel
WM9 Pearl
ST hands (I have a few new sets on the way to replace these)
Clarks crystal and gasket with AR
Gen tube
Gen crown for 16800 with wide coronet
Gen case screws for movement.
Gen 16800 dial with applied markers.
VR3135 movement serviced by Cosmograph4Ever


Specs ok build #2
ST case set
ST bezel set
ST Swiss quality bezel
ST hands
ST tube
ST Springbars
Clarks crystal and gasket with AR
Vietnam crown (shaved slightly)
Dung_choro dial
VR3135 movement (stock)

Both ST cases reshaped and refinished by me.
Rehaut shaved to be shallower
Lugs thinned and beveled and then polished so it doesn’t look brand new.
Crown guards reshaped and recessed so they’re flush.

I’m having a hard time trying to decide which one to keep because at least 1 has to go. LOL.


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looking to put together one of these builds, relatively new to buying pieces outside of raffles. could you point me in the right direction as to where i can purchase the ST pieces?

 

[oldtools]

St = startime supply

You will need to have a wholesale account to buy from them

 

[AncientCommittee]

St = startime supply

You will need to have a wholesale account to buy from them

that i do not have. is there any way to buy from any members on here who have a wholesale account?

 

[Dizzy]

that i do not have. is there any way to buy from any members on here who have a wholesale account?

Startime Doesn’t sell the 16610 case anymore. They only sell solid 18k gold cases. Your best bet is to buy a new BP 16610 and modify that with lug holes and a 16800 dial etc.

 

[AncientCommittee]

Startime Doesn’t sell the 16610 case anymore. They only sell solid 18k gold cases. Your best bet is to buy a new BP 16610 and modify that with lug holes and a 16800 dial etc.

Ok thank you for the advice. Do you know if there are any instructions on adding the lug holes?

 

[APjumbo]

Ok thank you for the advice. Do you know if there are any instructions on adding the lug holes?

After some reading I decided attempting drilling lug holes is not easy, Look up EDO from the U.K.

He’s the only person/watchsmith found who will attempt it.

I never ended up contacting him myself so if you do and have success please give us an update.

 

[SaSchlo]

What a Beautiful 16610! Do you know where i can find dunk_choro for a 16610 Dial?