Hi mate, just a rationale from a serial franken flipper LOL
For me it would be the 16600 hands down for the following reasons:
1) Wrist presence: The 16600 with its tad higher position on the wrist, the protruded crystal edge, the HEV and the fact it has a date but no cyclops
2) Feel: The hefty feel of the 16600 on the wirst is really a personal thing but on my wrist (therefor personal) it just balances better than the slim 16610 design. Same with the 126600 I´m wearing now vs the 116610LV ...just feels better on my wrist
3) Cost: A 16600 will probably cost a bit less than a TC with all Gen parts in it. But that is if you franken a TC...but if you leave it as is than TC wins obviously
4) Unique: Everyone has a sub ....but almost no one has a Sea Dweller....so if you want to stand out from the crowd get an SD.
Wish you all the best of luck in your decision and here are some pics of my last franken...that I flipped LOL
Sold it for 1500 euro so $1850 (to give you indication of cost)
Specs: BP SD Case, Swiss ETA, TC 16600 Dial & 16610 V2 Hands (3D effect), TC DWO V4, Gen Bezel Assembly incl. Insert, Gen 285 crystal (Gen Xtal mod by Ado213), TC Tube, Gen 704 crown, TC Bracelet
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