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Are BP reps good?
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mari115
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the only BP reps that are valid are the 16600 and the 16613 (they are both the best OOTB).
avoid BP for the 6 digit stuff
avoid BP for the 6 digit stuff
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That's a bit of an overstatement. I have a number of BP watches that are quite nice. Some that easily rival the more expensive ARF or Noob offerings, often at a substantial savings. BP daydates are arguably the best available in both 36 and 41mm size. The day fonts are much better than Noob. And nobody comes close to BPs full gold wrapped bracelets.
BP Datejust ‐ $238, couldn't be happier with it. Completely stock.
BP Daydate 36mm - $358, one of my fav's
BP Miyota Hulk $368, best Hulk rep dial ever made
BP Explorer I - $348, hands down best ETA version
BP Explorer II - $278, nobody make these anymore
BP FG Sub - $378 recent V2 release. Outstanding watch for the price
And vintage GMTs? OMG bro NOBODY touches BP! I'd be here all day posting shots!
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Recent BP RG 6 digit GMT purchase on this thread. Quite nice and way cheaper than many other factories. I will be getting one soon. $308 from Chazingtime
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...f-dg3804-chs-gmts-cheap?p=8313007#post8313007
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...f-dg3804-chs-gmts-cheap?p=8313007#post8313007
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Ah but of course. Lots of info on my thread. $268
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/7975966-just-in-bp-16613lb
Great list. Thanks for posting. How’s their vintage Pepsi?And vintage GMTs? OMG bro NOBODY touches BP! I'd be here all day posting shots!
Ah but of course. Lots of info on my thread. $268
https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/7975966-just-in-bp-16613lb
Hey mate is that kermit 1:1 in dimensions with gen? Not talking about thickness, but width of the dial. It seems larger
muiramas
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Important to remember 5 digit bracelets are light and rattle - 'Rolex Rattle'. They are not as heavy and solid as 6 digit references because they are not supposed to be.
My 16710 is my favourite watch (just look at it for goodness sakes...). It needs some gentle loving with a Dremel and some felt to tidy up the edges on the bracelet, but at $270 no one is complaining.
I think they are sensational value for money when you consider a Noob or ARF is going to set you back close to double that and still be full of flaws.
My 16710 is my favourite watch (just look at it for goodness sakes...). It needs some gentle loving with a Dremel and some felt to tidy up the edges on the bracelet, but at $270 no one is complaining.
I think they are sensational value for money when you consider a Noob or ARF is going to set you back close to double that and still be full of flaws.
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BP 6 digit oyster bracelets and clasps are fine IMO. I have used the BP Hulk Glidelock clasp on my gen GMT since getting the Hulk in April 2018 and sourced a replacement for the Hulk. Best upgrade ever for my gen. I agree BP President and Jubilee SS bracelets are generally lower quality but the oysters have been OK for me. BP gold bracelets are generally better than many others.
Well, just got my 1rst BP rep with a Pepsi 16710, and it's honestly a perfect price/quality ratio, beater!
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My first rep was BP Daydate. Loved the piece but I couldn’t pulled it off around people... too much attention lol
I‘m thinking of getting 16610LV from BP until I find TC to replace lol
I‘m thinking of getting 16610LV from BP until I find TC to replace lol
That looks great on that bracelet. What did it have before?BP 6 digit oyster bracelets and clasps are fine IMO. I have used the BP Hulk Glidelock clasp on my gen GMT since getting the Hulk in April 2018 and sourced a replacement for the Hulk. Best upgrade ever for my gen. I agree BP President and Jubilee SS bracelets are generally lower quality but the oysters have been OK for me. BP gold bracelets are generally better than many others.
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Rep ETA dials in general are typically larger in diameter than gen dials. Sometimes rep ETA dials also have an ETA date window position. This is done so no datewheel overlay is needed to move the numbers over to the gen-spec Rolex date window position. The date window is simply placed over the native ETA datewheel position. This saves time and money at the cost of the date window being 1mm right of the proper Rolex position.
This issue does not arise when the rep movement is an SA/SH 3135 because the movement datewheel is in the same position as the Rolex date window.
So, to answer your question, the BP 16610 and 16613 ETA dials are probably a little larger than a gen dial. They probably also APPEAR even larger than they are because the date window and the cyclops are moved 1mm right of gen positions. This leaves more open space to the dial center.
Warrcraft
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BP watches are great. The day dates are some of the best out there and the BP 16600 sea dweller is a good base for modding. The 116610 are good also and BP does make some of the best submariner rep dials on the market.