Tough call. I have been thinking about a build like this for some time but havenèt pulled the trigger yet. I have been leaning towards a phong case as the options are slim right now. That being said, they run at $1400. @Johnny Depp has brought forward a solid five digit build series of cases he sound on the bay that might also work as a base as well. Have a look at this thread.
You could use the Ebay 16710 case for a 16610 build, but you would need to shave the CGs down. They are too wide for a 16610. I did a review of that case. The maker of this case is working on a 16610 release also, we don't know when.
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@KJ2020 FTW! Many thanks good Sir!You could use the Ebay 16710 case for a 16610 build, but you would need to shave the CGs down. They are too wide for a 16610. I did a review of that case. The maker of this case is working on a 16610 release also, we don't know when.
Ebay 16710 case review
Also there is a new 16610 case from a vendor in South Korea.
New Submariner case from South Korea
Hello there, while casually browsing eBay, I stumbled upon this https://www.ebay.com/itm/403983056748 This is from the same guy that makes the DJ case https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/aftermarket-rep-16200-datejust-cases-from-s-korea.9908688/ What do y'all think? Cheers
I also saw the Ruby case for 16610… I haven't handled them in the laboratory yet. if this happens to me I will write somethingYou could use the Ebay 16710 case for a 16610 build, but you would need to shave the CGs down. They are too wide for a 16610. I did a review of that case. The maker of this case is working on a 16610 release also, we don't know when.
Ebay 16710 case review
Also there is a new 16610 case from a vendor in South Korea.
New Submariner case from South Korea
Hello there, while casually browsing eBay, I stumbled upon this https://www.ebay.com/itm/403983056748 This is from the same guy that makes the DJ case https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/aftermarket-rep-16200-datejust-cases-from-s-korea.9908688/ What do y'all think? Cheers
Let us know if you decide to use this case ... as it needs some work as well. CG's and lug holes are mehhhh ... at this price why not use a JRF 16610 and sell off the parts you don't use
Hey KJ, do you know if those cases fit rep16610 dials? (the rep dials are larger than gen and does not fit gen-spec case)You could use the Ebay 16710 case for a 16610 build, but you would need to shave the CGs down. They are too wide for a 16610. I did a review of that case. The maker of this case is working on a 16610 release also, we don't know when.
Ebay 16710 case review
Also there is a new 16610 case from a vendor in South Korea.
New Submariner case from South Korea
Hello there, while casually browsing eBay, I stumbled upon this https://www.ebay.com/itm/403983056748 This is from the same guy that makes the DJ case https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/aftermarket-rep-16200-datejust-cases-from-s-korea.9908688/ What do y'all think? Cheers
The ones JD is using recently are not the Phong cases but the Ebay 16710 case I reviewed in the other thread.
GEN date disk does fit the SA3135. I haven't done it yet but it may require some adjustments or light modifications.
The RAF (likely ARF re-release) does not show an SA3135 in PT's pics. It's an SH3135, which BTW only ARF uses. The SH will take a gen DW, but not nearly as easily or without issues as a VR/VS. The VR/VS rep DWs are good enough that it would be a better option to just swap the movement IMO.
I’m guessing I can pick up a vs3135 in the sales section handy enough?The RAF (likely ARF re-release) does not show an SA3135 in PT's pics. It's an SH3135, which BTW only ARF uses. The SH will take a gen DW, but not nearly as easily or without issues as a VR/VS. The VR/VS rep DWs are good enough that it would be a better option to just swap the movement IMO.
From my post on page 1 of this thread:
The movement is not an SA but SH and since ARF is the only factory using these it's a pretty clear fingerprint. Plus the clasp coronet is off center right, a known ARF issue.
SA3135 has the regulator arms reversed.
