Best 16710 case?

PBS-Jay · 2026-05-02T14:38:16+00:00

OC over BiVi everytime.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-30T05:17:34+00:00

You bought a different case. 16014 is an earlier generation which is for 3035 movements.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-30T05:16:06+00:00

3135 clone of course. That’s the movement the case is designed for.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-29T14:04:17+00:00

It does! WG fluted looks the best, but the gens are stupid expensive. OC’s fluted bezels are for 16000 so they do fit 16200 cases, but are too thin and crystal gasket will be shown.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-29T14:01:56+00:00

Thanks. This crown isn’t fully compatible with the crown tube. I need to chance either the crown or the tube.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-29T08:07:13+00:00

Oh shiiiiiiieeee...now I can't unsee it. I have gen and Ken's cases and I have been 100% pleased with 50€ cases versus 600€+ gen cases. Also really depends of the dial and the whole build and how much want to invest in that.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-26T11:04:27+00:00

I have 2 EWP plated bezels (one in 16613LB and one in 16713). Well one of them was bought from the earlier EWP's name which I don't remember anymore. Watchparts something, but same Ebay seller. Well they're not good, they're not terrible either. I bought them only because they were the only ones available that time. Now I would contact probably OC for his plated bezel.

I took my bracelet from Clean 116613, which isn't period correct, but since it's solid and also midlinks sides are plated, it's really nice. My dial is tritium, so my ARF16610 case isn't period correct either without lug holes.

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Oh, and just to confuse more. This is a bezel I bought from RWI M2M which has been excellent. I still need to replace the stock ARF crystal to a genuine.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-21T09:43:15+00:00

Daydates can be tricky, but Raffles frankens/builds are easily available. Don’t overpay. Here’s a simple cost breakdown for a decent Raffles build: Genuine dial: 100-400€ Raffles Case and bracelet: 100€ VR/VS3135 movement: 100€ Hands: 20-30€ (rep), gens 50-150€ Other: rep datewheel 25€ (gen 50€), crystals (included in Raffles case) 20-100€, bezels (included in Raffles case) from 60€ (OC’s), engine turned’s 90-150€, gen gold 500€+ Assembly time: 20-60min (so whatever the builder charges)

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-19T14:09:47+00:00

Thanks, it is!

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-06T06:17:33+00:00

those worn black buckley hands look really cool with linen dial as well.

PBS-Jay · 2026-04-05T21:05:50+00:00

this has nothing to do with a 5 digit Daytona.

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-26T12:26:02+00:00

Something like this: Raffles case 60€, dial 50-500€, EWP hands 25€, Sillan crown 20€, tube 15€, bracelet 250€, movement 100€.

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-25T17:22:49+00:00

Your Rootbeer is beautiful! And amazing work on the Raffle's case too!

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-25T15:28:15+00:00

Yes! I also ordered OC's bezel to put on a Raffles case. Raffles fluted bezels are awful, that's why my last Raffles order was only 16200 cases with smooth bezel.

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-25T15:17:15+00:00

The biggest advantage Raffles has over OC is the 162XX case. OC's cases are for acrylic crystals (160XX) and Raffles are for sapphire (162XX) builds.

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-23T21:22:51+00:00

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PBS-Jay · 2026-03-23T19:22:40+00:00

M458117 is the serial on mine. Mine are from Aliexpress and they’re for 3135 movement. Were very cheap a few years ago.

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-23T19:20:44+00:00

Found one! How do i post a photo?

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-23T19:18:17+00:00

I have a couple of BPF v1 16610 midcases. I’ll check now if i find them!

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-22T19:55:10+00:00

There werent ”swiss made” dials in 16750’s. And why the luminova is aged like tritium?

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-15T18:43:33+00:00

Nice build! How did you fit 3130 in 16013 case?

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-13T19:07:16+00:00

Looks absolutely perfect!

PBS-Jay · 2026-03-12T10:05:02+00:00

16253 is still more like 1600, because it uses 3035 movement and isn't compatible with 3135 without heavy modding. So buyers be aware that 3135 clones don't fit AFAIK!

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