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Old 4 September 2017, 10:16 AM   #1
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Putting a GMT caseback on a Sub?
Has anyone here ever tried putting a 16700/16710 caseback on a 14060 sub? I have (and love) my Sub, but I like that the GMT sits a little lower on the wrist and don't need more than 100m of water resistance.
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Old 4 September 2017, 01:45 PM   #2
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I think rotor clearance is the issue. The crystal of the sub may be thicker making the dial deeper.
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Old 8 September 2017, 03:00 AM   #3
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I believe it will fit fine, the caseback of the submariner is thicker because it needs to withstand more pressure when it is used for diving.
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Old 24 September 2017, 12:00 AM   #4
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So its tied 1-1, anyone else out there who can break the tie? I can't be the first person who's ever thought of trying this...
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Old 25 September 2017, 07:50 AM   #5
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Bas is a watchmaker.
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Old 26 September 2017, 02:39 AM   #7
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Edit: check the threading. I know the YM case back threads are a little different than my GMT
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Breaks the tie for me ....

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Bas is right
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Thanks everyone! Love this forum :). I'll be sure to post pictures of how it sits on the wrist once I actually find the part...

P.S. - Vanessa, I'm in Huntington Beach so I might be calling you at some point in the future...
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Bas is a watchmaker.
And a great guy! My 38mm 7020 came to me on a 7017 smooth bezel. I never dreamed there would be a correct bezel available for such a rare ref so I just kept it on the smooth steel bezel until I decided to try a WTB for one.

Bas not only had one it was NOS in the original package! Thank you again sir!



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And a great guy! My 38mm 7020 came to me on a 7017 smooth bezel. I never dreamed there would be a correct bezel available for such a rare ref so I just kept it on the smooth steel bezel until I decided to try a WTB for one.

Bas not only had one it was NOS in the original package! Thank you again sir!
I think you might have me mistaken with someone else.
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Old 28 September 2017, 04:23 PM   #15
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This Bas is from the Netherlands, guess you aren't. LOL, he's still a nice guy. :)
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This Bas is from the Netherlands, guess you aren't. LOL, he's still a nice guy. :)
I'm getting more confused, I'm Bas from the Netherlands
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This took place at the VRF probably 4-5 years ago? Ring any bells?
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This took place at the VRF probably 4-5 years ago? Ring any bells?
Nope, wasn't me.
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lol, well, thanks anyway! Wondering how I know you
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lol, well, thanks anyway! Wondering how I know you
I don't think you know me, Bas is a very common name here. So it wouldn't suprise me if there's another watchmaker here in the Netherlands who shares my first name.
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I don't think you know me, Bas is a very common name here. So it wouldn't suprise me if there's another watchmaker here in the Netherlands who shares my first name.
I'm sure that's what happened. He's a long time poster at the VRF. Is Bas a diminutive? Like Sam for Samuel?
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I'm sure that's what happened. He's a long time poster at the VRF. Is Bas a diminutive? Like Sam for Samuel?
It originates from Sebastiaan. But in my case my full first name is just Bas, which is probably one of the most common men's names here.
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Ah, well, nice to meet you :)
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I do not know why I have never thought of this. I do not dive so changing out the case back for a slightly slimmer profile makes sense.

Thanks for the post and idea.
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Keep in mind that the GMT caseback will be good for 100m of depth, so it would be fine for pretty much everyone.
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It originates from Sebastiaan. But in my case my full first name is just Bas, which is probably one of the most common men's names here.
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Thanks everyone! Love this forum :). I'll be sure to post pictures of how it sits on the wrist once I actually find the part...

P.S. - Vanessa, I'm in Huntington Beach so I might be calling you at some point in the future...
I'll be here when you need me
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