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ARF silently released new 16610LN's and 16610LV's
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Finally bit the bullet and ordered the LN.
Also have a gen bezel insert and new tension washer/click spring coming. Should be a cool little watch
Also have a gen bezel insert and new tension washer/click spring coming. Should be a cool little watch
Tried both but in my case stacking worked ideally
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I’ve never handled a gen 16610, I only have a gen 16710 so obviously not comparable. But I installed the new clickspring and new washer (not stacked) and didn’t really notice any appreciable difference. Can someone explain how the new click spring and washer are suppose to change the feel? More resistance? More clicky? Less?
Never handled a gen either but looked YT videos and listen to the gen click - and the new spring was definitely a crisper sound and much closer to gen.
By using just one spacer, the bezel was very loose and had some play. After staking both spacers, it was difficult to pur the bezel back but after installing it , all the backplay was gone. Maybe try staking them?
But then again, maybe your 16610 didn't hace any issues to begin with , so that could explain why you didn't notice any difference
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Thanks. Yah, I ordered the parts before even getting the watch (they were cheap enough) based on feedback here.
I had a difficult time replacing the bezel even with one washer. Seems mine didn’t need these mods.
Oh well!
@trash3939
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Just to update you; I picked up an RAF case which has a rehaut opening of 26.8mm (roughly). The 28.5mm raffles dial seems to slot in nicely and the minute markers at the 6 o’clock area are still showing slightly. I’m pleased with how this looks..
Thank you both for the guidance.
Now I just need a few more bits to arrive and can put her together.
@KJ2020
Just to update you; I picked up an RAF case which has a rehaut opening of 26.8mm (roughly). The 28.5mm raffles dial seems to slot in nicely and the minute markers at the 6 o’clock area are still showing slightly. I’m pleased with how this looks..
Thank you both for the guidance.
Now I just need a few more bits to arrive and can put her together.
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I have installed Italian 93150 on 455b end links.@trash3939
@KJ2020
Just to update you; I picked up an RAF case which has a rehaut opening of 26.8mm (roughly). The 28.5mm raffles dial seems to slot in nicely and the minute markers at the 6 o’clock area are still showing slightly. I’m pleased with how this looks..
Thank you both for the guidance.
Now I just need a few more bits to arrive and can put her together.
I look forward to seeing the finished pictures.
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I'm waiting for my Italian bracelet from the most recent order. Looking forward to it!
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Thanks for this! I have a raffles 14060 dial too that I was hoping to put into an RAF caseI have installed Italian 93150 on 455b end links.
I look forward to seeing the finished pictures.
Skit sounds like everyone prefers the ARF subs over Clean and other makers. Is everyone pretty much in agreement on that? Or does it depend on which sub you are ordering?
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For 5 digits it’s either them or BP. Clean does 6 digit models
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I’d like to see some competition trying to make “better and better” 5 digits.
Let’s see a VSF 16613 Bluesy!
Pardon my ignorance, but was is the the difference between 5 or 6 digits? Does that refer to the model number? I’m looking at the most current Batman/batgirl model. Is there a bezel problem on the 6 digit clean version?
That would be amazing!!
Back in the day, wasn't there a thread were or on repgeek where we suggested watches to the factories? Isn't that how the noob fifty fathoms v1 and other super reps came about?
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