Best "Currently Available" 16610 Rep?

[donkacper]

JTime seems to have it in stock, at least on the website


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Do not trust the "in stock" info on TD's websites. Always check with the dealer before ordering.

 

[iang27]

I have tried a few trusted dealers to order an Arf 16610LV.
Most said there are none available but Puretime said they could get one in a week so I ordered and paid.
5 weeks later still no watch so after contacting them they said ‘This week’. Another week later they said it will be at least 3 + months so I got a refund which cost me £30 in exchange fees.
So, anyone looking for one from a dealer there isn’t any.

I sold all my reps apart from my 16610LN as I love it and have had fitted a gen insert, crystal, crown, datewheel, VR3135 movement and had it serviced.
I said I would never sell it but a Tudor Panda has come up so I am considering it but am hesitating as the watch is lovely and I think I would regret it.

 

[Antihero9000]

I sold all my reps apart from my 16610LN as I love it and have had fitted a gen insert, crystal, crown, datewheel, VR3135 movement and had it serviced.
I said I would never sell it but a Tudor Panda has come up so I am considering it but am hesitating as the watch is lovely and I think I would regret it.

Lovely piece. If you decide to sell it please let me know

 

[mari115]

I have tried a few trusted dealers to order an Arf 16610LV.
Most said there are none available but Puretime said they could get one in a week so I ordered and paid.
5 weeks later still no watch so after contacting them they said ‘This week’. Another week later they said it will be at least 3 + months so I got a refund which cost me £30 in exchange fees.
So, anyone looking for one from a dealer there isn’t any.

I sold all my reps apart from my 16610LN as I love it and have had fitted a gen insert, crystal, crown, datewheel, VR3135 movement and had it serviced.
I said I would never sell it but a Tudor Panda has come up so I am considering it but am hesitating as the watch is lovely and I think I would regret it.

I spoke with Li and he told me there’s one last stock of 16610ln (they stopped all LV production) that ARF is producing, then they’ll stop.

I ordered one, let’s see if it’s true or not

 

[LifeTrekker]

I spoke with Li and he told me there’s one last stock of 16610ln (they stopped all LV production) that ARF is producing, then they’ll stop.

I ordered one, let’s see if it’s true or not

Good luck. I hope you receive it. And by the sounds of it, if someone else wants an ARF 16610LN, they'd better order it now, as it looks like the source is about to dry up.

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[Anto.94]

This is my ARF… Gen cristal, DW and insert

 

[mirubo]

What a brilliant watch!

 

[HapoFils]

I have tried a few trusted dealers to order an Arf 16610LV.
Most said there are none available but Puretime said they could get one in a week so I ordered and paid.
5 weeks later still no watch so after contacting them they said ‘This week’. Another week later they said it will be at least 3 + months so I got a refund which cost me £30 in exchange fees.
So, anyone looking for one from a dealer there isn’t any.

I had exactly the same problem, sadly I found no good way to get a kermit...

 

[Vvvlllooo]

Awesome build, the problem is getting Ginaults… expensive as hell given that you can’t order the sole case

Agreed, but its rare to encounter a TC that is stock. Most are already modified and when you look at them, they average close to Ginault prices already. It is the more expensive route..but more readily available than the infamous TC.

 

[Cipuskio]

that's a shame, i really would like a kermit too, what about buy a LN and then switch dial and insert?

 

[mandipan]

Agreed, but its rare to encounter a TC that is stock. Most are already modified and when you look at them, they average close to Ginault prices already. It is the more expensive route..but more readily available than the infamous TC.

Did you had any luck in ordering an OR? I’ve lost the count of the times I’ve been asking him …

 

[LifeTrekker]

that's a shame, i really would like a kermit too, what about buy a LN and then switch dial and insert?

That would certainly be an option.

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[Vvvlllooo]

Did you had any luck in ordering an OR? I’ve lost the count of the times I’ve been asking him …

no, he does not make them anymore as they went to the new silent service. I just kept my eye out..on Watchrecon
https://www.watchrecon.com/?query=G...611395726&has_image=0&filter_new_or_updated=0

There are a ton of them out there.

 

[Octagon77]

Hey guys, which Ginaults have cases compatible with gen 16610 dials/hands/movements?

 

[LifeTrekker]

Hey guys, which Ginaults have cases compatible with gen 16610 dials/hands/movements?

It is my understanding that all of the original Ginault Ocean Rovers (V1 not V2) are compatible with gen Rollie 16610 parts. If I'm mistaken about this, I will be more than happy to stand corrected.

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[iang27]

I asked quite a few dealers again this week to see if their answers differed.
All said the Arf LV is not available any more and a couple said their were only a ‘couple’ of LN’s left if not already gone.
Apparently they don’t sell enough to keep producing them as everyone wants the latest models.
So the 5 digits are going to be sought after models.
BP’s are still available though.

 

[Liam F]

Just recieved my QC photo's from Li for a gorgeous Arf 16610LN apparently this is the last ever production run. Get em while you can fella's

 

[Vvvlllooo]

Hey guys, which Ginaults have cases compatible with gen 16610 dials/hands/movements?

They are but....left 3235 aka 3135 on right Ginault case



you can tell Ginault notches the case so the movement holder on the SW side will not hold. You can mod though

 

[rockdaytona]

Correct crystal is the 25-295C. The 116610 crystal is the same (the 116610 always has AR under the cyclops - which was a late addition to the 16610). The height of the crystal is determined by the gasket, and the correct gasket for the 16610 is 24-295-C2 which is 2.7mm tall (the 116610 gasket is 2.3mm).

You could contact RWI member Sub007 for a crystal/gasket. He's supplied all mine, and is a lovely guy to deal with.

The correct gen date disc is... the date disc for the 16610! I've never heard of these being referred to by a serial number. But any gen date disc for a 3135 movement will work. Some gen date discs for the 5 digit Subs have a more bold font than the current super-fine font seen in 6-digit models.

Is an old JF better than the current ARF?

 

[Tollo74]

this is my daily 16610LN ARF:

- gen xtral
- gen tritium dial
- gen dw
- gen insert
- vr3135 movment