ARF 16610 LV Submariner 904L Kermit photo review

[tukularwana]

There are several store here in my country that sells JF 16610.. old stock... but non trusted TD according to RWI…

 

[wisedennis]

Given a choice I always pick 316 over 904. $100 more for a tiny percentage more *stated* copper and nickel makes no sense to me at all. Seems more likely to me the factories put some other cheap metal in that makes it look shinier. In a game where maximum profits are king, this feature is ripe for abuse.

On another note, BP still makes a respectable 16610. The 3135 versions have the date window and cyclops in the correct position.

Here's the ETA version for comparison. Not bad for around $300.

That’s really good for $300 ;
Was it 100% stock or modded ?

 

[GrandmasterChime]

That’s really good for $300 ;
Was it 100% stock or modded ?

Those bevels though

 

[wisedennis]

Those bevels though

Thats 1970’s Sub

 

[GrandmasterChime]

Thats 1970’s Sub

No not like that

 

[m5smg2]

Great thread. Gotta love the OP…he sure has a way with words

Below is one of the final production ARF Kermit received just before the raids:

 

[pf78]

Trying to fade an insert from wso

 

[daytona4130]

why aren't available RRR now?

 

[XpanzerX]

Here’s mine

TC V6 case
ARF Dial
RAF hands
VS3135
Gen. Datewheel
Gen crown
Gen insert
VSF crystal

 

[XpanzerX]

Here’s mine

TC V6 case
ARF Dial
RAF hands
VS3135
Gen. Datewheel
Gen crown
Gen insert
VSF crystal

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[SD92]

Hi, I hope my message won't bother you. I have the same problem as you guys concerning the wobbling bezel of my ARF 16610 which is not well fixed. I had thought of buying a replacement bezel ring from ewatchparts but I'm not sure if this part is compatible

BEZEL RETAINING + CERAMIC FOR ROLEX SUBMARINER KERMIT ENGRAVED 16800 16610 GREEN

The item for sale is a brand new, top quality, aftermarket replacement, Bezel with Retaining ring, bezel, tension sprng, click spring with Engraved Ceramic insert with silver numbers in Kermit color.It is made for a Rolex Submariner 16800, 16808, 16610, 16618, 16610LN, 16613LN with sapphire...

ewatchparts.com

Has anyone tested this part yet to confirm its compatibility with the ARF16610? Thanks!
Thank you

 

[m5smg2]

Hi, I hope my message won't bother you. I have the same problem as you guys concerning the wobbling bezel of my ARF 16610 which is not well fixed. I had thought of buying a replacement bezel ring from ewatchparts but I'm not sure if this part is compatible

BEZEL RETAINING + CERAMIC FOR ROLEX SUBMARINER KERMIT ENGRAVED 16800 16610 GREEN

The item for sale is a brand new, top quality, aftermarket replacement, Bezel with Retaining ring, bezel, tension sprng, click spring with Engraved Ceramic insert with silver numbers in Kermit color.It is made for a Rolex Submariner 16800, 16808, 16610, 16618, 16610LN, 16613LN with sapphire...

ewatchparts.com

Has anyone tested this part yet to confirm its compatibility with the ARF16610? Thanks!
Thank you

I tried it and returned it. The bezel looked like Gen shape but I never installed it because it was fully polished, where Sub bezels have brushed sides and scallops, only the top is polished. Looked completely wrong.

The tension ring was ok, but click spring was flimsy. I then went with the Esslinger ring and spring…better quality:

Generic Rolex® Watch Parts Bezel Spring

Find out how you can have Rolex® watch parts on hand without the overhead cost of genuine Rolex® bezel springs. Generic parts are available.

www.esslinger.com

Generic Rolex® Bezel Click Spring

Consider generic Rolex® bezel click springs to replace Rolex® watch parts, and save the expensive of repairing watches with real Rolex® parts.

www.esslinger.com

 

[SD92]

I tried it and returned it. The bezel looked like Gen shape but I never installed it because it was fully polished, where Sub bezels have brushed sides and scallops, only the top is polished. Looked completely wrong.

The tension ring was ok, but click spring was flimsy. I then went with the Esslinger ring and spring…better quality:

Generic Rolex® Watch Parts Bezel Spring

Find out how you can have Rolex® watch parts on hand without the overhead cost of genuine Rolex® bezel springs. Generic parts are available.

www.esslinger.com

Generic Rolex® Bezel Click Spring

Consider generic Rolex® bezel click springs to replace Rolex® watch parts, and save the expensive of repairing watches with real Rolex® parts.

www.esslinger.com

Thanks a lot you for your help mate.
The probleme is i damager my Bezel Ring so I definitely need a new one that could sit on the watch.
The esslinger bezel spring and clich springs seems to be ok but where ton Fing a bezel Ring that will fit this assembly ?

 

[m5smg2]

Thanks a lot you for your help mate.
The probleme is i damager my Bezel Ring so I definitely need a new one that could sit on the watch.
The esslinger bezel spring and clich springs seems to be ok but where ton Fing a bezel Ring that will fit this assembly ?

I’d say Ali express for a 16610 bezel. Maybe others can chime in?

 

[chuckcharles]

I am looking for one for a long time but unsuccessful. The popular sellers like sillan and watch2parts don't ever have them in stock. The wholesaleoutlet is the only semi suitable one that I know of.

 

[m5smg2]

It may make more sense then to get the whole Silian case with bezel. This way you’d have a spare case, crystal, ring, spring etc.