Let’s Build a 16613 Franken “Bluesy”!

[Hogge]

Post where you want but I think you’d be better served in your own post thread as they’re totally different watch references.

Thank you for the answer! I'll make a new thread for my build

 

[Slugger]

I just ordered 2 of these case sets. I’ll be selling the second one if anyone is interested, drop me a PM and, when they arrive, I’ll post a reserved sale here on RWI

 

[Raymond]

Awesome build ! Have you ever bought parts from watchparts cn or heard of them

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

Awesome build ! Have you ever bought parts from watchparts cn or heard of them

Yeah that’s Pengliang’s website. First sub I did came from them through their AliEx store. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra $100 and get 2/$400 from Sillan on Alibaba. Exact same case.

 

[Raymond]

Yeah that’s Pengliang’s website. First sub I did came from them through their AliEx store. Do yourself a favor and pay the extra $100 and get 2/$400 from Sillan on Alibaba. Exact same case.

Thanks

 

[Raymond]

Correct. They’re all the identical case. Was trying to illustrate that Sillan case on Alibaba 2/$400 is the clear best deal.

Does the bezel dial on the Sillan case feel nice and tight.?

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

Does the bezel dial on the Sillan case feel nice and tight.?

Hit and miss. Sometimes the bezel washer needs a little tweaking. Last back I got this week they were perfect though.

 

[Raymond]

Hit and miss. Sometimes the bezel washer needs a little tweaking. Last back I got this week they were perfect though.

Thanks really appreciate your help , I just put in an order on some parts for raffles build to learn a little bit before I drop the bucks on nice expensive parts. Thanks for your help again

 

[Raymond]

Hit and miss. Sometimes the bezel washer needs a little tweaking. Last back I got this week they were perfect though.

What do you think about the eta 2824 seagull or should I buy another version of it wanted to get a clone gen but I don’t think it will fit in the 16610 case I am getting from raffles?

 

[Frank na]

bellissimo, fammi sapere se lo vendi

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

bellissimo, fammi sapere se lo vendi

I’ve got parts to do it again. Dial has a little damage to the finish and the last gen insert I have is missing the pip, but I’ve got a replica insert I could use.

 

[Frank na]

Too bad you live on the other side of the world......I'm so tempted

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

Too bad you live on the other side of the world......I'm so tempted

I've got two complete bezel inserts with pip on hand and the blue dial or black dial!

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

Cranked this 16613LN out before heading on a trip last week. Drilling lug holes when fresh bits come in.

 

[Onoratoa54]

This is my 16613 blue

 

[Raymond]

I read on the feed back that the bezel is very loose not acceptable for the price , did you have that problem with yous?

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

It varies batch to batch. I've gotten a few that were loose and some that were damn near perfect. I tend to tweak the friction washer if I need to stiffen it up a bit.

 

[Yellowhammerwatches]

Trying a different look on my bluesy. Comparison between a gen 93153 bracelet and a Raffles bracelet (attached to the watch) and finally a photo of the LN with gen bracelet, solid 18kt bezel and lug holes drilled/polished. Just waiting on another gen insert to arrive (16610 insert in the photo for mockup purposes). I'll have to sand it down .1mm to fit the aftermarket gold bezel. Destroyed a gen insert trying to shoehorn it in that bezel.

 

[Raymond]

It varies batch to batch. I've gotten a few that were loose and some that were damn near perfect. I tend to tweak the friction washer if I need to stiffen it up a bit.

Thanks think I will be ordering a case soon