ARF 16610 LV Submariner 904L Kermit photo review

[flextime]

I highly suggest getting a gen insert. They can be had for about $100-150 and it really gives the watch a bit of a pop

 

[Btadl1997]

 

[liq2]

Seeing so many exciting timepieces here. Going to start budgeting for a franken LV

How would you allocate $1000 in upgrades across a base ARF? Thanks!

 

[Hinclimincli]

Seeing so many exciting timepieces here. Going to start budgeting for a franken LV

How would you allocate $1000 in upgrades across a base ARF? Thanks!

VR3135 (get it serviced -optional-)
Modify the click spring (more info on this same thread)
Gen crystal
Gen insert

Enjoy!

 

[liq2]

VR3135 (get it serviced -optional-)
Modify the click spring (more info on this same thread)
Gen crystal
Gen insert

Enjoy!

Thanks!

 

[wristonfire123]

Hi All, looking for some help here. I got the 16610LV a while back, but changed the movement to the VR. it all seemed to go well, but I noticed that the rotor was catching when I put it all back together. I've played around with using different rotors and even swapped the whole unit that the rotor attaches to (sorry I don't know the name of it) but I keep getting the same issue. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong but I just can't seem to get the rotor seated correctly. There's always a little gap while then allows the lip of the rotor to catch on the edge of the movement / case back. I thought that it might just be the rotor but I've tried swapping around the parts from the SH3135 and the VR3135, even tried another SH3135 that I had laying around but got the same result. Does anyone have any advice? The watch still winds like normal and keeps good time, but I don't know how long it'll be until something breaks or wears out.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rubberman]

Hi All, looking for some help here. …….

Thanks in advance.

Not the right section for the matter, but since you asked, a photo of the affected area would be more helpful to show the issue you’re facing.
Cheers mate

 

[wristonfire123]

Not the right section for the matter, but since you asked, a photo of the affected area would be more helpful to show the issue you’re facing.
Cheers mate

Ahh sorry. I’ll repost in the correct section and include photos.


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[Rubberman]

Ahh sorry. I’ll repost in the correct section and include photos.


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No need to be sorry mate! I just saying it, not bashing haha
cheers

 

[Denny14]

Hi all guys, I received the QC photos of my16610LN, I can't understand if there are any problems with the sels at 3 and 5 o'clock, someone would be able to understand if they are the reflections of the light or not, another question, the Does the crown on the clasp seem centered to you or does it seem more to the right? Sorry but I have difficulty framing these photos well, I hope someone can clarify my ideas a little.

 

[tom86]

Hi all guys, I received the QC photos of my16610LN, I can't understand if there are any problems with the sels at 3 and 5 o'clock, someone would be able to understand if they are the reflections of the light or not, another question, the Does the crown on the clasp seem centered to you or does it seem more to the right? Sorry but I have difficulty framing these photos well, I hope someone can clarify my ideas a little.

Not an expert, but the only thing I see here is the slightly misaligned 12-hour marker, the rest seems good to me. The crown on the clasp is not centered on these. You won't get any better.

 

[wristonfire123]

I know that in the first batch the crown was not centred on the clasp, but they did centre it after that. Not sure why they would have gone backwards on that.


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[wristonfire123]

I know that in the first batch the crown was not centred on the clasp, but they did centre it after that. Not sure why they would have gone backwards on that.


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[Molokai express]

I am trying to source a gen crystal for an ARF 16610LN and this is my first time diving into this task (sourcing watch parts of any kind). It seems obvious that looking on eBay for seller with good feedback is a start, but I was wondering if anyone has any recommends for dealers. This seems like a fairly perilous marketplace as fake parts must be ubiquitous and the gen crystals are not exactly cheap. Looking back in the forums saw that a nice gentleman gave a reference number list for crystals which is super helpful. According to the list the reference for the 16610 is b25-295-c2-c4. A European source said these are harder to find, but the AR coated 116610 crystals are easier to find, but man, they quoted the price of one last over 400 USD.

 

[Denny14]

That would be the B25-295-C12-C1. Either crystal will fit either the Sub or GMT but there's a slight difference in the slope to the top outer edge.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...uide-for-xtals

KJ2020 with this glass, is the gasket of the right thickness also supplied? or on arf the glass protrudes a lot because the glass itself is thicker and the gasket is the correct size?

 

[2841]

KJ2020 with this glass, is the gasket of the right thickness also supplied? or on arf the glass protrudes a lot because the glass itself is thicker and the gasket is the correct size?

I just mounted a gen crystal (No Lec, No AR) on mine.

The ARF gasket is to tall for the gen crystal, I ended up using a gen gasket from a 116610. Now the crystal height and magnification is perfect

 

[KJ2020]

KJ2020 with this glass, is the gasket of the right thickness also supplied? or on arf the glass protrudes a lot becau11se the glass itself is thicker and the gasket is the correct size?

The two gaskets that come with a gen crystal are the right height for the gen watches the crystal is intended for. Many reps have non-standard dimensions in rehaut height, dial spacer thickness, magnification strength, datewheel number size, etc so I always approach a crystal change with several gaskets and do a test fit to see which is going to be best for date mag first, then also for sitting height. If it's a close call, I take pics and do a side by side comparison to see which I like best. I don't own an ARF 16610 so I can't tell you what combo works best for it. 2841 mentioned one combo above that works. The 16610 non AR crystal is period correct, though some very late model 16610s (V serials) did have an AR cyclops. A 16610 can come back from an RSC service with a replacement AR cyclops crystal too.

 

[hologramet]

Have they updated the indices and hands to ”better” ones like on their ceramic models? Because I got one 2 years ago and they were quite horrible.

Thx!

 

[Denny14]

The two gaskets that come with a gen crystal are the right height for the gen watches the crystal is intended for. Many reps have non-standard dimensions in rehaut height, dial spacer thickness, magnification strength, datewheel number size, etc so I always approach a crystal change with several gaskets and do a test fit to see which is going to be best for date mag first, then also for sitting height. If it's a close call, I take pics and do a side by side comparison to see which I like best. I don't own an ARF 16610 so I can't tell you what combo works best for it. 2841 mentioned one combo above that works. The 16610 non AR crystal is period correct, though some very late model 16610s (V serials) did have an AR cyclops. A 16610 can come back from an RSC service with a replacement AR cyclops crystal too.

Thank you KJ2020
Do you by any chance know if the gasket of the sub 116610 is the same as that of the 16610? because I would like to mount the glass you mentioned, but I see that the glass is lower than how arf makes it come out

 

[Denny14]

KJ2020 comparing the images of a gen 16610 the glass remains lower than that of 2841