Let's see your 16610's & 16613's "The 5 digit subs" The last of the best Submariners

[Art Vandelay]

Basically an unworn V7X.

 

[Aaafff]

Basically an unworn V7X.

So nice! TC?

 

[Art Vandelay]

So nice! TC?

Thanks. Yes it is.

 

[C Master]

 

[Art Vandelay]

Todays imposter!

 

[C Master]

 

[mrsullivan]

 

[trash3939]

 

[C Master]

 

[C Master]

 

[trash3939]

 

[Aaafff]

Not as nice as @Art Vandelay or @C Master, maybe one day!!

 

[trash3939]

 

[Art Vandelay]

Not as nice as @Art Vandelay or @C Master, maybe one day!!

She's a beaut mate. Wear her in good health.

 

[ghost]

Don’t mind me asking. Arf and raf aren’t the same ? How different are their kermits

 

[Art Vandelay]

Don’t mind me asking. Arf and raf aren’t the same ? How different are their kermits

I think this has been discussed in some detail over on the Rolex / Tudor sub forum. Not looked into this extensively, but from what I recall...

ARF Kermit has a mismatch lume (dial vs hands). RAF does not. Common mod is to buy a RAF / Sillan dial to swap over.
* Lume mismatch is not an issue on LN.

I recall a few posters talking about two case versions of the RAF and being luck of the draw which version you got. There is a 'good version' which appears to have nicer / less stubby CGs.

ARF 16610 bezel will accept a gen insert, RAF requires gen / gen spec inserts to be shaved marginally.

Tube is not countersunk into the RAF case, leaving an emphasised gap between midcase and crown.

Probably more to it, but there's my 'starter for 10'.

 

[ghost]

Thanks! I’ve been out of the game for literal decades. Recently ordered an RAF having comflated the two. Hope I get the good version

 

[KJ2020]

 

[DD60]

 

[Aaafff]

I’m looking to replace the hands on my LV. Match dial in daylight. They glow blue under UV and have poor lume after. Any recommendations from the crew?