RAF 16610, New 5 Digit Factory

[Perpetual]

Yea this crystal isn't bad shape wise I noticed he got some points on (point) like the edge of the crystal, it's very gen like in my option compared to my Gen crystal it's not sharp and has proper smothed rounded edge which to my surprise has that Halo around it as well as the Halo around the cylop lens but the actual cyclop has some type of dimple making the date font distorted at some angles..

Thanks mate! I believe that Thomas discontinued these 16610 references period. This particular Ginault OR2 started life as a black insert domed none AR crystal sword hands black date-wheel sub. Which I slowly transferred over to the Kermit.

 

[Saggiolus]

Yea this crystal isn't bad shape wise I noticed he got some points on (point) like the edge of the crystal, it's very gen like in my option compared to my Gen crystal it's not sharp and has proper smothed rounded edge which to my surprise has that Halo around it as well as the Halo around the cylop lens but the actual cyclop has some type of dimple making the date font distorted at some angles..

Thanks mate! I believe that Thomas discontinued these 16610 references period. This particular Ginault OR2 started life as a black insert domed none AR crystal sword hands black date-wheel sub. Which I slowly transferred over to the Kermit.

Yes that distortion was on mine too. That's why I switched to prof.

What is the reference of the ginault green you have? it's beautiful. If he still sell that reference I am going to get it. it should be the same case he used on those other watches before I think.

 

[mmax]

My RAF perfect crown and click bezel is not bad,DW is little bold,but is ok for watch 2006/2007…great rep for me …

For the time being, I have made my peace with the RAF stock bezel. At first I was very disappointed because the cheap bezel actionruined the whole watch. Having this fixed, I can really enjoy the look and feel of the RAF 16610LV and the suboptimal shape of the bezel became a minor detail. However, I am still curious about other paths that could be explored.

 

[Saggiolus]

Yes that distortion was on mine too. That's why I switched to prof.

What is the reference of the ginault green you have? it's beautiful. If he still sell that reference I am going to get it. it should be the same case he used on those other watches before I think.

EDIT: I read the second part of your post late sorry for the double question

 

[Perpetual]

Yes that distortion was on mine too. That's why I switched to prof.

What is the reference of the ginault green you have? it's beautiful. If he still sell that reference I am going to get it. it should be the same case he used on those other watches before I think.

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[mmax]

Can anyone confirm that the stock RAF crystal has AR coating? Compared to my gen LN the dial looks darker, more clear. But may be I’m deceived by the maxi dial and hands.

 

[Saggiolus]

Can anyone confirm that the stock RAF crystal has AR coating? Compared to my gen LN the dial looks darker, more clear. But may be I’m deceived by the maxi dial and hands.

I don't know. But yes I did notice a big difference between gen and stock crystal as usual. Mostly the stock RAF cyclops is not very good.

 

[shotgun]

My beauty modded Kermit RAF

 

[FischersFritze]

What are the mods?

 

[shotgun]

What are the mods?

Change DW,my custom Green bezel,change crown with clean ,reshape case and bracelet ,and fixed the “bubble” bezel click
Change second hands ,with one with correct central hole..
Today change crystal with one clean ..

 

[Sundek]

what dw did you install? do you leave the stock movement instead?

 

[FischersFritze]

Thanks, great info.

 

[shotgun]

what dw did you install? do you leave the stock movement instead?

Yes,stock movement and dw is from BP 3135…

 

[Saggiolus]

Yes,stock movement and dw is from BP 3135…

Which second hand did you use?
Who did the shaping for you? I would like to smooth my bracelet edges

 

[shotgun]

Which second hand did you use?
Who did the shaping for you? I would like to smooth my bracelet edges

Mod by myself..Second hands is from last Clean v4 116610 relumed green…
I have change crown from last clean V4
And change crystal with Aftermarket and used genuine gasket

 

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[heska]

Very nice insert !

 

[KushBandit]

Could anyone with a RAF 16610 show some pics of the SEL recession and the lugs? I'm curious to know how consistent they are

 

[GrandmasterChime]

Could anyone with a RAF 16610 show some pics of the SEL recession and the lugs? I'm curious to know how consistent they are

 

[shotgun]

Could anyone with a RAF 16610 show some pics of the SEL recession and the lugs? I'm curious to know how consistent they are