BadPickle 2,749 Posted January 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: The older Gens did NOT have an engraved rehault; it was only the later models. The older, non engraved versions are more sought after by collectors. At least that's what I read somewhere. If you look on Chrono24 out similar, you can clearly see the older versions have no rehault engraving. Well if you read it on the internet it must be true https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/guid/87627010-B8BC-11E7-953C-E328A45972B8 8 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: The older Gens did NOT have an engraved rehault; it was only the later models. The older, non engraved versions are more sought after by collectors. At least that's what I read somewhere. If you look on Chrono24 out similar, you can clearly see the older versions have no rehault engraving. Well if you read it on the internet it must be true https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/guid/87627010-B8BC-11E7-953C-E328A45972B8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,299 Posted January 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, pickledbeetroot said: Well if you read it on the internet it must be true https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/guid/87627010-B8BC-11E7-953C-E328A45972B Shush! I'm trying to sound intelligent and knowledgeable! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted January 15, 2018 22 minutes ago, GingerBubba said: The older Gens did NOT have an engraved rehault; it was only the later models. The older, non engraved versions are more sought after by collectors. At least that's what I read somewhere. If you look on Chrono24 out similar, you can clearly see the older versions have no rehault engraving. Weren’t there other differences as well that may stand out? If you’re trying to make it look retro I wouldn’t as a question. Only was curious due to the focus on it being wocky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,299 Posted January 15, 2018 1 minute ago, RUSH2112 said: Weren’t there other differences as well that may stand out? If you’re trying to make it look retro I wouldn’t as a question. Only was curious due to the focus on it being wocky. No idea dude! I just happened to know that the rehault was not engraved on earlier models. I don't even know what wokky means! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tobel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 Earlier models had no AR and no LEC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bora12 0 Posted January 15, 2018 I think I would definitely change the datewheel. Gen is affordable but there are cheaper alts on ebay. I have also heard of people changing the bezel assembly too I believe most people change the insert only not the whole assembly. The gen DW unopened is actually quite expensive, but a like-new is reasonable.The AR gen crystals aren't cheap either, the non-AR version is reasonable or you can even do something else like a TC crystal which are very cheapSent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,749 Posted January 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, Tobel said: Earlier models had no AR and no LEC Models made in the morning? I gotta admit I’m not as fastidious first thing, especially when fitting gas fires, early models have no FC (fire cement) or GC (gas cock) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepTime 0 Posted January 15, 2018 1 hour ago, bora12 said: I believe most people change the insert only not the whole assembly. The gen DW unopened is actually quite expensive, but a like-new is reasonable. The AR gen crystals aren't cheap either, the non-AR version is reasonable or you can even do something else like a TC crystal which are very cheap Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk I'm a noob at this, but could you tell me what's wrong with the insert and crystal. Also where can the TC crystal's be obtained, do you mean trough M2M? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bora12 0 Posted January 15, 2018 The Cyclops on the JF crystal does not have the famed "black hole effect" that gen crystals do. The LV insert is not the correct colour green - a touch too darkThat said, the gen LV insert is very expensive (about double the price of the watch). The LN insert is much more reasonable. I bought the JF LV but am replacing with a gen LN insertSent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepTime 0 Posted January 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, bora12 said: The Cyclops on the JF crystal does not have the famed "black hole effect" that gen crystals do. The LV insert is not the correct colour green - a touch too dark That said, the gen LV insert is very expensive (about double the price of the watch). The LN insert is much more reasonable. I bought the JF LV but am replacing with a gen LN insert Sent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Awesome. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bora12 0 Posted January 15, 2018 1 hour ago, RepTime said: I'm a noob at this, but could you tell me what's wrong with the insert and crystal. Also where can the TC crystal's be obtained, do you mean trough M2M? And sorry, yes, you would have to get the TC crystal m2m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphaeeel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Hi guys, don't you think the font on the insert is really too thick compared to gen ? Edited January 15, 2018 by Raphaeeel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepTime 0 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Raphaeeel said: Hi guys, don't you think the font on the insert is really too thick compared to gen ? I don't see anything wrong with the font on the insert, Edited January 15, 2018 by RepTime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bora12 0 Posted January 15, 2018 Hi guys, don't you think the font on the insert is really too thick compared to gen ? I believe you are thinking of the date wheel. The font on the date wheel is too thickSent from my SM-G920W8 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphaeeel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 No I don’t I’m talking about he font of the insert, when I look on gen pics it’s really obviou . Left is gen (poor quality sorry) and right is JF rep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bora12 0 Posted January 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, Raphaeeel said: No I don’t I’m talking about he font of the insert, when I look on gen pics it’s really obviou . Left is gen (poor quality sorry) and right is JF rep Rep looks pretty good next to that terribly low quality gen pick lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphaeeel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 Lol I’m agree, but just look on previous page pics of the JF and Google image and tell me if you don’t see a difference please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepTime 0 Posted January 15, 2018 Here is a better picture of a genuine 16610LN. Can you spot the difference on the font of the insert? I really can't. The lightning might make it appear different but that's all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphaeeel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) You’re right on this pic it looks the same gen right vs JF left Edited January 15, 2018 by Raphaeeel Add pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepTime 0 Posted January 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Raphaeeel said: You’re right on this pic it looks the same, but on others pics it’s really more thin maybe it exists different inserts depends on the period Nothing to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,749 Posted January 15, 2018 47 minutes ago, Raphaeeel said: No I don’t I’m talking about he font of the insert, when I look on gen pics it’s really obviou . Left is gen (poor quality sorry) and right is JF rep I think the JF pic is just closer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,762 Posted January 15, 2018 I hope I never get like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphaeeel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 Ahahah , looking QC too closely drive the man crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raphaeeel 0 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, NCRich said: I hope I never get like this. Your wife too Edited January 15, 2018 by Raphaeeel Orthographe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,762 Posted January 15, 2018 25 minutes ago, Raphaeeel said: Your wife too Indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites