Viet Gen-Spec 16710 Frankens are here to stay - byebye BP!

[Thrasher]

This little firecracker showed up today! Some “tuning” needed, but worth the wait!
Not sure Pepsi is my main squeeze yet, but boy does it pop…
Going to be hard pressed to put the sub back on for…. idk… AWHILE….
This thread and those that helped with the build - can’t thank you guys enough!!!

This is very nice, I look forward to more pictures and details. For me, I wait for Tripdog to get my case and begin shaping and just yesterday I ordered a new 600 crown and new 6020 tube later I ordered from WSO the correct tension washer and click spring.

 

[watchoself]

This is very nice, I look forward to more pictures and details. For me, I wait for Tripdog to get my case and begin shaping and just yesterday I ordered a new 600 crown and new 6020 tube later I ordered from WSO the correct tension washer and click spring.

I’m pretty much there with my build thanks to LMHIN being an absolute legend with his guidance over the past week or so

I have the click spring sorted but hadn’t thought about the tension washer; any particular reason for my own understanding why I would swap out?


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[tripdog]

any particular reason for my own understanding why I would swap out?

Too thick, and it rusts.

 

[LetMeHearItNow]

Too thick, and it rusts.

Every single one has rusted for me. Not just on 167XX cases either. This brand has been great for me and their click springs have worked well. Ernst Westphal or something along those lines. Swiss products.

 

[japule24]

What's about the WSO parts? Are they generally ok to use?

 

[CarpetRyd]

What's about the WSO parts? Are they generally ok to use?

WSO is a crap shoot. Their tolerances suck so just expect the stuff you order not to work without modification (maybe)…

 

[Thrasher]

What's about the WSO parts? Are they generally ok to use?

In my experience lots of WSO parts are junk however in the case of the tension washer and click spring WSO makes a better product than what comes standard with the Viet case.
WSO Bezel and retaining ring are complete junk ..Do not buy

 

[notyourbusinessmate]

Every single one has rusted for me. Not just on 167XX cases either. This brand has been great for me and their click springs have worked well. Ernst Westphal or something along those lines. Swiss products.

They are actually from Germany


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[LetMeHearItNow]

They are actually from Germany


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The company is in Germany, the parts are Swiss made according to the owner of the company.

 

[Thrasher]

The company is in Germany, the parts are Swiss made according to the owner of the company.

Are they on eBay?

 

[Hor-Fan]

Are they on eBay?

Yes. Watchparts24

 

[Thrasher]

Yes. Watchparts24

Thank You

 

[big_polarbear]

One technical question: would a converted 3175 fit into those viet cases ?

Pretty sure the answer is no, but still asking.

thanks

 

[kadeee]

The answer is, as far as I know, no. The 3185-3187 movements are thicker than the 3175. It should fit perfect in a ST case

 

[big_polarbear]

The answer is, as far as I know, no. The 3185-3187 movements are thicker than the 3175. It should fit perfect in a ST case

Thanks for confirming !

 

[5ive-Digits-0nly]

Stuessi I believe both 16570 and 16710 are both same spec. I will try both out and post here. Thanks

this is correct

 

[5ive-Digits-0nly]

Wow... after 6 months away from RWI, my 5 digit dreams have come true! Finally we have access to what is arguably the finest hour for Rolex... Can't wait to get my hands on one of these builds! Also looking to build a 16570 polar... just amazing...

 

[kadeee]

speedy1969 the Viet Cases are not perfect although they are gen spec. The lugs need reshaping as well as the bezel spring and the click spring are poor quality. I bought 2 of the cases and the bezel spring was already rusted when it arrived here. The click spring is also of poor quality, the spring wire is much too thin and the spring force is not strong. Also they use a Sub type click spring also for their GMT Master II case. The crown is not worth to talk about it, also the tube should be replaced. And finally the case back they use for a GMT Master II case is identical to the one that's used for a sub, it's just engraved as 2180. If you can get a ST case back, that's the right one and can be swapped with the Viet case back.
Nevertheless, this is lamenting at a high level. The people of VN have some very interesting cases and the cases are a real good base to build some nice watches.
I will show you my 16610 LN SuperFranken and my 16710 GMT Master II Franken when I get them back from my watchmaker.

 

[kadeee]

Does anyone happen to know if he's putting out any 16570 Exp.II cases yet ?

Ask them to sell a 16710 case engraved as 16570 to you.
I do not know if they also have Exp.II bezels. If not tell them that this is not relevant for you. You can get a gen Exp.II bezel mounted on the case. There are offers on the bay.

 

[markiemark]

For those interested, I'm now selling my Italian bracelets 78360 and 62510h separately!
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...lets-62510h-jubilee-78360-oyster-high-quality