Review of JF 16610 (no engraving). JF vs Gen vs TC

[Perpetual]

I don't think will fit unfortunately... the V6 case had no gen spec in the space between the lugs, so the SEL should be larger than the JF one, but you can still try on put it!

Oh.. I didn't know TC had something not gen spec on his subs! Lol If TC SEL's are wider should just be a hair shaved to fit JF right?

I've read that the JF LV sub has a shallower rehaut vs the JF 16610 black sub is this true? Just seeing about a future 16800 build

 

[OmegaRules]

Thanks for sharing the review and comparisons.

 

[Hinclimincli]

To be fair, the best improvements you can work on a JF 5-digit are actually internal:

1. Date wheel (go gen if possible, or ask BK for one of his overlays, as they are very well regarded).
2. Reverse wheels (unless you want that red paint on the rep ones flaking all over your SH3135).
3. Date change mechanism (some people say the latest SH3135 are way better finished and don't have any problem with the date change, though).

Then you can consider the crystal and maybe the insert. The dial and hands are just superb so I don't think going gen on that would be necessary.

In terms of the SEL, I would try different springbars first before doing any drastic changes. Mine had average SEL fitment, until I realised my gen Black Bay had an extra set of springbars (they were in the NATO strap that comes with it), so I replaced them and look at how much nicer is the SEL now:

I'm sure you can get a pair of gen-spec Submariner springbars and this should give you a quick and cheap improvement.

 

[john45]

I'd like to get a JF 16610 with a better DWO, bezel adjustment and a serviced and regulated SH3135. Before I start sending out inquiries, can anyone think of a CONUS modder that can supply a completed watch? Or, is it better to gather up the parts and ship them off to a modder? If so, whom?

Thx.

 

[leonkampf]

Great review and quite helpful, thanks, dude however the images are kaput

 

[Tacotuesday]

Damn. I saw this but no images Got excited

 

[Greywolf76]

I would like to see pictures too, how we can do that?

 

[Tobel]

I would like to see pictures too, how we can do that?

They're gone. Unless people repost the pics you can't get them back