ARF 116613 LB with VRF Bracelet? Will it fit?

[stu00a]

Does anyone tried or know if VRF 116613 bracelet will fit the new ARF 116613 case?

https://puretime.io/submariner-1166...dial-on-ss-yg-bracelet-a2836-max-version.html

https://puretime.io/featured-produc...ition-904l-ss-case-and-bracelet-sh3135v2.html

Since ARF 116613 is plated gold vs VRF is fully wrapped, I wanted to know if they will fit without much of hassle.

Thanks.

 

[maxracingshox]

Well, in theory it should fit, but the only thing I can say for sure, is that you would be the first on this board to try it.
I would encourage you to try it out and let us know your results

 

[Ruprekt]

It’ll fit. And if it doesn’t I’ll buy it from you!

 

[stu00a]

This would be my next project then!

I'm actually leaning towards to LN. So I might have to wait for ARF to release their 116613 LN version anytime soon.

 

[stu00a]

I am dying to make the best 116613 LN with all the reps that are available.

Here are my requirements for the watch.

1. Must have SH3135 or SA3136 movement
2. Must be bracelet with wrapped links
3. Must take gen 3135 date disc

And here is what TDs are currently offering.

1. VRF 116613 with A2836 (Wrapped but A2826)
2. JF 116613 with SH3135 (Plated but SH3135)
3. Noob 116613 with A2836 (Wrapped but A2836)
4. GMF 116613 with SA3135 (Plated but SA3135)

With these 4 116613LNs are available in the market, what would be the best way to put the best parts together?

And will all watch parts compatible to fit to one another?

I am also planning to put gen bezel assembly and gen bracelet in the future so case should be compatible with the gen bezel assembly as well.

 

[Drifter]

Get the ARF as the base watch and good luck finding a wrapped VRF bracelet. Last I heard they got raided and unsure if they are back supplying.

Be mindful though, the gold tone on wrapped noob version looked spot on to me. I did have one in my hand .

Actually ARF base watch , with gen DW and crystal and noob wrapped bracelet.. this should be sweet combination


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[Itto]

The vrf bracelet will fit. And the newer vrf max have a pretty good gold tone ootb. I polished my vrf a bit with gold cloth and i like the outcome very much! Have a look:

 

[0x9]

The vrf bracelet will fit. And the newer vrf max have a pretty good gold tone ootb. I polished my vrf a bit with gold cloth and i like the outcome very much! Have a look:

If you somehow plan to release this beauty in the near future, please, please let me know! Looks stunning! Is this the VRF Max?

 

[Itto]

If you somehow plan to release this beauty in the near future, please, please let me know! Looks stunning! Is this the VRF Max?

Hehe, thank you - yes it is the VRF Max.

 

[0x9]

Hehe, thank you - yes it is the VRF Max.

Nice catch! Fyi: it would stay in Germany

Is the VRF Max plated or wrapped? Cant tell from the pics.

 

[Itto]

Nice catch! Fyi: it would stay in Germany

Is the VRF Max plated or wrapped? Cant tell from the pics.

That would be cool - i will hit you up when i plan to let it go.

It is wrapped - including the sides of the SELs. Really love this watch i admit

 

[Ruski91]

If you somehow plan to release this beauty in the near future, please, please let me know! Looks stunning! Is this the VRF Max?

Carefull - looks like one of your screws is coming loose on that bracelet!

 

[Ruprekt]

I am dying to make the best 116613 LN with all the reps that are available.

Here are my requirements for the watch.

1. Must have SH3135 or SA3136 movement
2. Must be bracelet with wrapped links
3. Must take gen 3135 date disc

And here is what TDs are currently offering.

1. VRF 116613 with A2836 (Wrapped but A2826)
2. JF 116613 with SH3135 (Plated but SH3135)
3. Noob 116613 with A2836 (Wrapped but A2836)
4. GMF 116613 with SA3135 (Plated but SA3135)

With these 4 116613LNs are available in the market, what would be the best way to put the best parts together?

And will all watch parts compatible to fit to one another?

I am also planning to put gen bezel assembly and gen bracelet in the future so case should be compatible with the gen bezel assembly as well.

With the cost of a gen bracelet and a gen bezel assembly and the rest of the parts you’ll be over half the price of a gen watch. I’d question that decision but it’s your money. Go with the JF with a VRF bracelet. Send out the watch to a modder who knows these movements (Tickleshoes or Miskieped) and have them go through the movement and install a gen crystal.

 

[Itto]

Carefull - looks like one of your screws is coming loose on that bracelet!

Thanx - fixed it

 

[stu00a]

With the cost of a gen bracelet and a gen bezel assembly and the rest of the parts you’ll be over half the price of a gen watch. I’d question that decision but it’s your money. Go with the JF with a VRF bracelet. Send out the watch to a modder who knows these movements (Tickleshoes or Miskieped) and have them go through the movement and install a gen crystal.

What about GMF 116613 LN with SA3135? I remember smoke saying below comments regarding 116613 back when they were released.
Would it be better to go with GMF with VRF bracelet?

The gmf sa3135 904l wrapped with this noob dial and maybe noob insert gen c12 xtal would be a great combo

 

[Ruprekt]

I’d stay far away from that movement. No parts availability, where as the SH3135 can take gen Rolex parts. Easy decision there. Keep your eyes on Chrono24 or eBay for a gen 116613ln bezel insert. I’d do the gen bezel insert, and gen crystal and call it good. LN’s don’t have the color/sunburst issues the LB’s have so it’s a lot easier to have a very gen looking watch with the stock rep dial. It’ll still be pricey but not stupid expensive. I just sent my Loco Louie 116613LB out for the gen crystal and gen bezel insert. I’ll post when it gets back.

 

[stu00a]

I’d stay far away from that movement. No parts availability, where as the SH3135 can take gen Rolex parts. Easy decision there. Keep your eyes on Chrono24 or eBay for a gen 116613ln bezel insert. I’d do the gen bezel insert, and gen crystal and call it good. LN’s don’t have the color/sunburst issues the LB’s have so it’s a lot easier to have a very gen looking watch with the stock rep dial. It’ll still be pricey but not stupid expensive. I just sent my Loco Louie 116613LB out for the gen crystal and gen bezel insert. I’ll post when it gets back.

Thanks for your input.

I also have Noob V7 sub with SA3135 and it was serviced by Mike and they run great. But yes I do understand that the parts are not available...

What about swapping SA 3135 with SH 3135? I really like GMF case, rehaut but I have no idea how they are compared to JF.

 

[Ruprekt]

I think you can swap those movements but you’d better check that with Mike

 

[thewatcher]

Looking forward to seeing ARF release 116613 LN with 3135 movement.
About the wrapped gold bracelet, which one is better so far? Noob or VRF?

 

[stu00a]

Looking forward to seeing ARF release 116613 LN with 3135 movement.
About the wrapped gold bracelet, which one is better so far? Noob or VRF?

I am wondering the exactly same thing.

I want to know if there is difference in weight, gold color and hue. And ultimately, which one is closer to gen color.