BP Seadweller.. Best SD available Period

[pokerhard]

What are the current dial options? I know TC has one that seems to get ok reviews. Wasn't there an octopus dial that was available that was pretty cool? I wish TC made kh dials for the SD.


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[M_Hall]

What are the current dial options? I know TC has one that seems to get ok reviews. Wasn't there an octopus dial that was available that was pretty cool? I wish TC made kh dials for the SD.


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The TC SD dial is pretty damn good.
The dial print is crisp even under a loupe and the coronet is spot on.

The lume matches gen in colour/strength and longevity and it's application is neat although I guess as it's hand applied it may vary from piece to piece.

A KH SD Dial would be nice but I can't see it happening.

It's also a viable option to leave the dial stock as the BP dial is very good too.


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[cp_coll]

Looks amazing!!


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[Lartamia]

Here are the promised 'before' and 'after' pic. All mods are done by the one and only @adrian

The specs again:

BP SD 16600
Gen ETA 2835 Tissot
Gen Crystal
Gen Bezel
Gen Insert
Gen Crown/Tube
TC SD Dial with TC KH LN markers
TC V6 Bracelet polished sides
TC V3 Hands
TC V4 DWO

Enjoy!

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[Neilc]

@Lartamia
Very nice how much did this cost in total if you mind me asking

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[Maron]

@Lartamia it went from great Otb rep with flaws to perfect super rep

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[fcb1900]

Great compersion pics Lars, thanks for your time and effort

 

[Lartamia]

@Lartamia
Very nice how much did this cost in total if you mind me asking

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Thanks for the kind words guys. It's really a fantastic build it wears like my gens. The costs were about 1,5K

 

[M_Hall]

Thank you Lars great comparison, gives anyone considering a build great info on the difference the Gen/TC parts make.

One thing the pictures can't show is the unbelievable build quality of Adrian's work, as you said they wear and feel like the genuine piece.

Thanks again.


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[Thrasher]

Looks like a genuine 16710 uses the same long click spring, very weird?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=521447

Sorry about that, but the person that built this particular watch should be fired.

Is the BPSD Click Spring supposed to be one meter long? [emoji23]

I shortened the clickspring and surprise surprise, now the bezel is not loose and it does click now!

I'll fix this watch up, add an ETA, GEN Crown, Tube and Insert [emoji4]

Then it will rock!


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[botsyboy]

Looks like a genuine 16710 uses the same long click spring, very weird?

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=521447

Not quite. The gmt has a different tip which allows bi-directional travel whereas the Sd is tipped like a Sub to click one way only.
By the way you have linked to my sales post on TRF!!
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[Thrasher]

The reason for the post was only to point out the long click spring is normal at least in some manner within the Rolex line, if you like I will delete it. Small world

Not quite. The gmt has a different tip which allows bi-directional travel whereas the Sd is tipped like a Sub to click one way only.
By the way you have linked to my sales post on TRF!!
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[iPwnage]

Wtf did i just do?

I wanted to do the BPSD Franken Project at a later time because I am moving to another house and just bought a new Kitchen yesterday.

I dont know why, but I just bought a TC 93160A, TC Dial, TC Hands and a GEN 16600 Insert (Brand new in blister).

Dont tell my wife lol[emoji23]

And I added a GEN 704 Crown to the Noob Tube. A GEN 7030 Tube didnt fit directly, I guess I need to re tap the case [emoji19]

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[Thrasher]

You just spent a boat load of money on an awesome watch, thats what you did.

Congratulations

Wtf did i just do?

I wanted to do the BPSD Franken Project at a later time because I am moving to another house and just bought a new Kitchen yesterday.

I dont know why, but I just bought a TC 93160A, TC Dial, TC Hands and a GEN 16600 Insert (Brand new in blister).

Dont tell my wife lol[emoji23]

And I added a GEN 704 Crown to the Noob Tube. A GEN 7030 Tube didnt fit directly, I guess I need to re tap the case [emoji19]

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[Maron]

good job

Wtf did i just do?

I wanted to do the BPSD Franken Project at a later time because I am moving to another house and just bought a new Kitchen yesterday.

I dont know why, but I just bought a TC 93160A, TC Dial, TC Hands and a GEN 16600 Insert (Brand new in blister).

Dont tell my wife lol[emoji23]

And I added a GEN 704 Crown to the Noob Tube. A GEN 7030 Tube didnt fit directly, I guess I need to re tap the case [emoji19]

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no going back now!

 

[M_Hall]

Congratulations iPwnage welcome to the asylum.

Are you sure you don't fancy a new Crystal or DWO?

You won't regret it, I'm bias as it's the only Franken I now own but it's such a beautiful watch.


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[botsyboy]

The reason for the post was only to point out the long click spring is normal at least in some manner within the Rolex line, if you like I will delete it. Small world

No it's not a problem. I think the extra length improves the tension. The click always feels better and stronger on the Sd as opposed to a Sub.

 

[iPwnage]

Congratulations iPwnage welcome to the asylum.

Are you sure you don't fancy a new Crystal or DWO?

You won't regret it, I'm bias as it's the only Franken I now own but it's such a beautiful watch.


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I am not sure about the Crystal right now. DWOs are already ordered from TC in December 2016, hopefully they will arrive next week.

I would like to "touch" a BPSD with another crystal to see if the difference is enough for me to have adrian change mine [emoji846]


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[drewbonez]

How is The new noob ceramic SD?


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[roro6263]

Fantastic watch Lartamia:drool:!!