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BP Seadweller.. Best SD available Period
- Thread starter ebzen02
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Thanks bro!
I just sold a brand new BPSD insert from my build!
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I just sold a brand new BPSD insert from my build!
Sent from my Rolex thinking brain!
- 9/9/07
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Mine also has that really long click spring. Spent a half an hour looking for the one R2 sent me for my last build that wouldn't fit. Was hoping it would fit this one, but I guess I'll never know.
TC dial and hands are in. I think the CG's are actually inflated on the outer side. The inner portion surrounding the crown looks ok.
Tube on this one was pretty chewed up... Surprise surprise. Crown is plated or something, the inner portion with the threads is bronze color.
I may attempt to mod the existing bezel ring. I think if the teeth were opened up a bit, it could be perfect.
Great rep out of the box, just reshape the case, bezel, replace movement, hands, dial, crown, tube, bracelet.... :lol:
TC dial and hands are in. I think the CG's are actually inflated on the outer side. The inner portion surrounding the crown looks ok.
Tube on this one was pretty chewed up... Surprise surprise. Crown is plated or something, the inner portion with the threads is bronze color.
I may attempt to mod the existing bezel ring. I think if the teeth were opened up a bit, it could be perfect.
Great rep out of the box, just reshape the case, bezel, replace movement, hands, dial, crown, tube, bracelet.... :lol:
Here is the CGs that rsh moded! He also replaced my click spring with a Clark's one!
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Rudy40, you've inspired me (as well as other members) to build my own "ultimate" 16600. Plans include:
- BP Seadweller
- mod CG and case
- TC hands, dial, bracelet
- Gen bracelet clasp
- Gen bezel insert with pearl
-Gen crown and Gen tube
- service Swiss ETA 2836
- WR
Also,
-change bezel click spring? (Help please)
- TC date window?
- aftermarket crystal?
- AR?
Any suggestions or advice are greatly appreciated. I'm looking to make the ultimate daily watch without spending 5-6k for a gen at the moment.
- BP Seadweller
- mod CG and case
- TC hands, dial, bracelet
- Gen bracelet clasp
- Gen bezel insert with pearl
-Gen crown and Gen tube
- service Swiss ETA 2836
- WR
Also,
-change bezel click spring? (Help please)
- TC date window?
- aftermarket crystal?
- AR?
Any suggestions or advice are greatly appreciated. I'm looking to make the ultimate daily watch without spending 5-6k for a gen at the moment.
Dont bother with gen clasp.
change the click spring to any gen spec
what about the date window? If your talking about DWO get a BK or TC V4
dont bother with the crystal stock is fine.
never AR a rolex there are none with AR unless it's on the cyclops
Thank you, the TC V4 DWO is exactly what I was thinking. Any help for where to find the click spring? Also, any particular reason for not getting a gen clasp? TC clasp is already good enough?
For some reason rsh states the BK will align better than TC?
And rsh used a Clark's gen spec click spring on mine!
The TC clasp is really good for the most part! No need for gen clasp unless you just want to get one..
And no ones been able to find a good aftermarket crystal that looks better than the stock!
I would just stick with stock!
Other than that..Jordan's right!
Your on the right track! But expect to spend at least a grand for watch parts and labor to get it looking right!
Have fun!
Sent from my Rolex thinking brain!
And rsh used a Clark's gen spec click spring on mine!
The TC clasp is really good for the most part! No need for gen clasp unless you just want to get one..
And no ones been able to find a good aftermarket crystal that looks better than the stock!
I would just stick with stock!
Other than that..Jordan's right!
Your on the right track! But expect to spend at least a grand for watch parts and labor to get it looking right!
Have fun!
Sent from my Rolex thinking brain!
- 9/9/07
- 3,460
- 3
- 0
Just finished a bit of reprofiling. Pics to come. I had zero success modding the bezel. I tried a variety of ways to improve the teeth. None of which were worth the effort after polishing the top of the bezel. Conclusion:::
Anyone with one of the "soft" BP bezels can live with it or replace it. Now, let's find a direct replacement.
TC dial and hands on this watch = super rep. Anything more is obsessive. Any problems down the line (movement tanks, stripped crown threads, etc..) is readily fixable.
Anyone with one of the "soft" BP bezels can live with it or replace it. Now, let's find a direct replacement.
TC dial and hands on this watch = super rep. Anything more is obsessive. Any problems down the line (movement tanks, stripped crown threads, etc..) is readily fixable.
Thank you. I was planning on spending 1-2k depending on if I got a gen bracelet, but it seems like it may be overkill for this build. I've owned a gen 16600 but I sold it and kept my Speedmaster Pro as my SS watch on a bracelet. Now that I'm learning about the world of reps, the idea of owning it again without spending 5-6k seems amazing haha.
I've gotta pretty much agree. The SD has been my favorite for several years and I after replacing my dial and hands with TC's on my original SSD, I finally moved the innards over to a BP case. I really don't see the need for a different crystal or crown or much of anything else. It's just overkill that 99.9% would never be able to tell the difference.
PM RSH he should be able to help out with this parts.. Otherwise ebay for clarks and PM BK on here in his dealer section or vendor not 100% sure but he's there somewhere