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First off, I'd like to thank all of you who contributed to the epic thread on the BPSD (BP Factory Sea-Dweller)
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=141721
This thread is the most replied and viewed thread of all time in the Rolex Section. Since it is so large, to help interested members, I gathered the most informative posts and placed theme here. If I missed any that you think belong in this thread, PM me and I will copy them here.
BPSD - Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 - BP Factory
This is the best 16600 that has ever been repped. Is it 1:1? No it isn't. But with a few mods, it is a Super Rep.
Some have decided to leave it stock and enjoy it un-modded. Many have decided to bring it closer to the Gen
Let's look at the parts:
Dial
INSERT DIAL PIC HERE
The BP Factory is known for having poor QC in their assembly process. Many reps were delivered with miss-aligned dial markers. This can be fixed by repositioning them to line up. The dial font and wording is so close to Gen that many have left their BP dial alone. The lume glows like a torch! Many have swapped it out for a TC SD Dial.
Hands
Insert Hands Pic Here
The factory hands are known to be the wrong color. The look green/gray in the daytime and do not match the white dial markers. The lume at night matches however. Your choice to fix this is to install TC Hands or re-lume them.
Bezel
Insert Bezel Pic Here
The stock bezel tends to turn a bit too loose as compared to the Gen. R2D4 figured out how to correct this by replacing the BP click spring with a Gen spec one from WM.
Pearl
Insert Pearl Pic Here
The BP pearl is awesome! It does not need a thing. The lume matches the dial and hand lume perfectly.
Insert
Insert Insert Pic Here
The numbers are so close to gen it is not worth touching.
Crown/Tube
Insert Crown Picture
The BP crown and tube work great. The threads engage and can be watertight. The BP crown has too many teeth (26) and the Gen has 25. There is a notable difference visually. You need a Gen spec tube installed if you change your crown to Gen. Read below for R2D4's advice on this.
Case/Lugs
Insert Case/Lugs Pic Here
The finish is very nice on these. The crown guard shape is a huge improvment compared to the previous Super Lumed version.
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=141721
This thread is the most replied and viewed thread of all time in the Rolex Section. Since it is so large, to help interested members, I gathered the most informative posts and placed theme here. If I missed any that you think belong in this thread, PM me and I will copy them here.
BPSD - Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 - BP Factory
This is the best 16600 that has ever been repped. Is it 1:1? No it isn't. But with a few mods, it is a Super Rep.
Some have decided to leave it stock and enjoy it un-modded. Many have decided to bring it closer to the Gen
Let's look at the parts:
Dial
INSERT DIAL PIC HERE
The BP Factory is known for having poor QC in their assembly process. Many reps were delivered with miss-aligned dial markers. This can be fixed by repositioning them to line up. The dial font and wording is so close to Gen that many have left their BP dial alone. The lume glows like a torch! Many have swapped it out for a TC SD Dial.
Hands
Insert Hands Pic Here
The factory hands are known to be the wrong color. The look green/gray in the daytime and do not match the white dial markers. The lume at night matches however. Your choice to fix this is to install TC Hands or re-lume them.
Bezel
Insert Bezel Pic Here
The stock bezel tends to turn a bit too loose as compared to the Gen. R2D4 figured out how to correct this by replacing the BP click spring with a Gen spec one from WM.
Pearl
Insert Pearl Pic Here
The BP pearl is awesome! It does not need a thing. The lume matches the dial and hand lume perfectly.
Insert
Insert Insert Pic Here
The numbers are so close to gen it is not worth touching.
Crown/Tube
Insert Crown Picture
The BP crown and tube work great. The threads engage and can be watertight. The BP crown has too many teeth (26) and the Gen has 25. There is a notable difference visually. You need a Gen spec tube installed if you change your crown to Gen. Read below for R2D4's advice on this.
Case/Lugs
Insert Case/Lugs Pic Here
The finish is very nice on these. The crown guard shape is a huge improvment compared to the previous Super Lumed version.