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Originally posted by KJ2020 View PostI don't see anything different besides the insert and the datewheel. The insert looks good, of course the QC will be the real test. Website pics can be deceiving. The colors are nice, arguably the red is nicer than any of the 3 gen versions depending on your preference. It doesn't have the deep cherry/burgundy hues of the MK 2/3, which is OK by me since factories haven't gotten that exactly right anyway. The blue is a good match to either MK 2/3.
It's curious why the DW is so bold since it's a VR3185 (properly engraved to 3285). The VR3185 has always had a near gen-like DW. Hope that's not a bad omen.
rockdaly bro you should edit your post to label your second pic as the previous model to make that clear to those who might not know better.
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Originally posted by KJ2020 View PostI don't see anything different besides the insert and the datewheel. The insert looks good, of course the QC will be the real test. Website pics can be deceiving. The colors are nice, arguably the red is nicer than any of the 3 gen versions depending on your preference. It doesn't have the deep cherry/burgundy hues of the MK 2/3, which is OK by me since factories haven't gotten that exactly right anyway. The blue is a good match to either MK 2/3.
It's curious why the DW is so bold since it's a VR3185 (properly engraved to 3285). The VR3185 has always had a near gen-like DW. Hope that's not a bad omen.
rockdaly bro you should edit your post to label your second pic as the previous model to make that clear to those who might not know better.Last edited by THXuk; 25-11-20, 17:22.
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Originally posted by rockdaly View Post
Isn't it the very same movement as the last VRF Pepsi? Only change is the insert?We are all related in time since time is relative to us all.
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Originally posted by rockdaly View Post
Thanks bro, how do I edit the original post?
On a PC or phone browser, there is an edit icon at the bottom right corner of the message box near the like icon.We are all related in time since time is relative to us all.
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Originally posted by THXuk View Post
KJ, if we are looking to drop in an OEM date wheel, would it be a direct swap with one from a 3185? (which i think is the same one from the 3135) Thanks in advance.
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3185We are all related in time since time is relative to us all.
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Originally posted by garyun View PostLooks like the movement is VR3186 and just stamped 3285. would be nice getting some clarification on this though....
RWI calls the VR true clone GMT movement a VR3185 to differentiate it from the SH and SA3186 and because it is modeled after the gen 3185. It has key parts, primarily the GMT click spring (part 3185-660, proper name 'Module for jumping hours') that are modeled exactly from the 3185.
The SH/SA true clone GMT's are modeled after the gen 3186, which has several different parts and a different GMT click spring. The gen design was changed to eliminate the other hands from wobbling when hour jumping but the change resulted in a weaker spring that is more prone to breaking even on the gen.
Gen jumping hour click springs comparedLast edited by KJ2020; 25-11-20, 18:29.We are all related in time since time is relative to us all.
GMT Movements Explained
BP Rolex 16710 GMT Full Review VS Gen
Swap your CHS movement to ICHS - possible?
The Fantasy Watch Thread
Noob GMT's poor bezel design
Ceramic insert paint mod
Double Nine Gonzo!
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