dingle 57 Posted April 21, 2012 While on my quest for "who has the best sub", my friend Trailboss tells me to search for the TC submariner over at RWI and perhaps I will find this Grail rep..... I emailed TC last Friday the 13th requesting his version V sub. After a few questions and such, I paid on late Saturday and he shipped on Monday. The hardest task with this version is the fact you have to source a bezel insert. After several days of searching, I found a gen insert on the bay for $235.00 in great condition and ordered. The watch arrived this past Wednesday as TC ships this version within the US. The gen insert arrived yesterday. I admit, I was scared about installing the insert myself and even sent PM to CLS about installing it for me. It turns out, this was not the case at all. The gen insert was installed in about 6 seconds at was a perfect fit. It literally snapped in place with no issues or modifications needed. Needless to say, I believe my search is over.....and now I have a watch that will accept gen parts if I want to upgrade as I go. I am really , really happy about this here are a few pics. Hope you enjoy . In this pic yo can see the rehaut. Much superior than the standard rep subs. No worries on the marks on the bezel insert...it's just dust take a look at the date font......it is centered and is perfect IMO the crown and guards look spot on as well take a look at the crystal height the bracelet is nice as well and has the correct hollow mid link here is a lume shot....I still need some work in this area.... .................and now the money shot cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted April 21, 2012 BEAUTIFUL MATE! THATS ONE GOOD LOOKING SUB! Worth the price.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted April 21, 2012 One word..... Stunning ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted April 21, 2012 LOVE IT DIngle !! Great buy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Looks fantastic!No wristes? :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,462 Posted April 21, 2012 Amazing Sub! It's hard to imagine how much better you could make this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Amazing Sub! It's hard to imagine how much better you could make this. he could vintagize this one! rocks, nails, sand, glas in a box and their you go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rav747 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted April 21, 2012 noooiiiiicccccceeeeeeeee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sam77 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Finally i see a good rep of the sub with gen bezel ( ( ( STUNNING ) ) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted April 21, 2012 Looks great Ding...and at last it's nice to see you have come to your senses...real men don't wear those girly ceramic subs... ..by the way, care to fill us in on the details, price, is it WM9 V2 based etc, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 21, 2012 Ceramic Not for sure on the WM version mate.....never had one of those.... Price for this was $529.00 including PP fee and shipping, but it did not include an insert. As stated, the insert I found was $235.00 so I have $764.00 invested in this watch...... Here is TC's info on the sub..... http://tc-submariner.blogspot.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted April 21, 2012 Shave the rehaut engraving off and perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 21, 2012 Shave the rehaut engraving off and perfect. No way mate, tis one of the main reasons I bought it. It is far superior to the rep rehauts found today. :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted April 21, 2012 Let's agree to agree you are wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Let's agree to agree you are wrong. i showed this pic to a friend of mine who owns the gen and he didnt even noticed the rehaut or anything else. "hey, thats mine!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Very nice. So the gen bezel is not ceramic? It looks so shiny. I really like the watch, wonder if it would accept/fit a gen ceramic bezel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted April 21, 2012 Thanks Jeff. The insert is not ceramic, it is aluminum I think. It looks stunning and I am very happy with what I have here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HWG 11 Posted April 21, 2012 Ding, congrats mate, its a stunner. Im glad you finally got the "best sub" that is not gen. Fantastic pics, and really an impressive piece for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted April 21, 2012 Nice ding. Glad you found it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyril_Clunge 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Congrats mate, bloody lovely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Impressive! Now someone exlapin whey they pay 1k$ and more for those old WM9 when you can get the TC new for much less? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedoccwc 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Absolutely stunning. That must put a big smile on your face every time you look at it, let alone wear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmune 0 Posted April 21, 2012 Nice watch Ding! I think the rehaut looks good! I've heard some of the gens don't even line up correctly. Did the 16610 with rehaut engravings have AR under the cyclops? If it did are you going to get it done? Also why didn't you get your buddy (the one with the sub) to go into an AD and pick you up an insert for 1/3price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
