ARF silently released new 16610LN's and 16610LV's

[KJ2020]

Is there a source for a bp 16610 2824 case? Or just whole watch and scrap the dial/cyclops?

You can ask a TD for a case set (case + bracelet) but not many will be willing IMO. OTW check M2M sales, I see them now and then. The model is not expensive, and many buyers eventually tire of the DW, date window, and cyclops being in the wrong place. All of the BP 1661x 2824 cases have these characteristics.

The good thing is the 2824 case will take a 3135 natively. Swap the dial and the crystal and you got what I have in the Serti pictured first below.

Stock BP 2824

 

[VintageSubEnjoyer]

You can ask a TD for a case set (case + bracelet) but not many will be willing IMO. OTW check M2M sales, I see them now and then. The model is not expensive, and many buyers eventually tire of the DW, date window, and cyclops being in the wrong place. All of the BP 1661x 2824 cases have these characteristics.

The good thing is the 2824 case will take a 3135 natively. Swap the dial and the crystal and you got what I have in the Serti pictured first below.

Stock BP 2824

I have 2824 hands, dial, and movement… a case set would be ideal. I’ll keep an eye out.

 

[KJ2020]

I have 2824 hands, dial, and movement… a case set would be ideal. I’ll keep an eye out.

Clark's crystals with AR cyclops (Ebay) are good for this project, I've used quite a lot of them.

 

[mcboom]

however on trustytime I read (at the end of the page) that this V2 "ARF" was added yesterday 21st October: 16610LN V2

here V1 for comparing: 16610LN V1

comparing the pics of the movement he too seems to have changed

V2 seems to have a lower pearl?

 

[KJ2020]

however on trustytime I read (at the end of the page) that this V2 "ARF" was added yesterday 21st October: 16610LN V2

here V1 for comparing: 16610LN V1

comparing the pics of the movement he too seems to have changed

Trusty is not listing the ARF V1. The V1 you linked is a RAF.

This is the original ARF, released 3 years ago. The Kermit had an emerald green insert, the insert had a hooked 2, the clasp coronet was off center right. It did have a brighter text dial than the JF. ARF had previously taken over production of most Rolex models from partner JF so it was somewhat of a continuation with 904L steel.

ARF 16610 LV Submariner 904L Kermit photo review

At long last, we have the first ever 5 digit Sub in 904L. Thank you ARF and Puretime! We all know the JF 16610 in 316F, both with and without rehaut engravings. This is the new 904L version making it an ARF. The new 904L Classic Sub is released with no rehaut engravings (at least for now), and...

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[Zen_der]

Trusty is not listing the ARF V1. The V1 you linked is a RAF.

This is the original ARF, released 3 years ago. The Kermit had an emerald green insert, the insert had a hooked 2, the clasp coronet was off center right. It did have a brighter text dial than the JF. ARF had previously taken over production of most Rolex models from partner JF so it was somewhat of a continuation with 904L steel.

ARF 16610 LV Submariner 904L Kermit photo review

At long last, we have the first ever 5 digit Sub in 904L. Thank you ARF and Puretime! We all know the JF 16610 in 316F, both with and without rehaut engravings. This is the new 904L version making it an ARF. The new 904L Classic Sub is released with no rehaut engravings (at least for now), and...

forum.replica-watch.info

but I still haven't understood, is there both a 16610 raf and arf? They are not the same thing ?

 

[KJ2020]

but I still haven't understood, is there both a 16610 raf and arf? They are not the same thing ?

Yes that is correct

 

[Zen_der]

Yes that is correct

Which is the best or better ?

 

[KJ2020]

Which is the best or better ?

You would be fine with either one bro. If you get an ARF, you might want to stick with an LN, the dial lume isn't such a mismatch with the hands as an ARF LV.

 

[VintageSubEnjoyer]

You would be fine with either one bro. If you get an ARF, you might want to stick with an LN, the dial lume isn't such a mismatch with the hands as an ARF LV.

is ARF waterproof or was it RAF? Didnt one have the wrong gasket?

 

[Geonor]

is ARF waterproof or was it RAF? Didnt one have the wrong gasket?

RAF has the wrong caseback gasket.

 

[mandipan]

But in terms of case appearances? Which one is better?

 

[Zen_der]

but isn't there anyone who took the latest ARF who can show us real pics?

 

[KushBandit]

RAF has the wrong caseback gasket.

Not all of them, it'a juat luck of the draw. I've had 3, and only 1 had the incorrect gasket.

 

[KushBandit]

it's just*

Sorry. Fat fingers today

 

[mcboom]

but isn't there anyone who took the latest ARF who can show us real pics?

Plenty of pictures in this thread

 

[krizzy]

Shipping to EU from most links shared in this thread is crazy expensive …
found some sellers on eBay, if anyone has experience with them?

Bezel Spring and Click Spring For Rolex Submariner 16800, 16803, 16808, 16610, | eBay

Bezel Spring and Click Spring For Rolex Submariner 16800, 16803, 16808, 16610, | Jewelry & Watches, Watches, Parts & Accessories, Parts, Tools & Guides | eBay!

www.ebay.ch

thanks in advance

So reporting back on the bezel mod that has been recommended by @KJ2020 , to add a washer and replace the click spring.
Extremely easy to do and it has now the gen-like click.
The shim that I got was quite thin so no sanding required.
Spring also works great and doesn't have as much back play as stock
Few pics of the process:

1. After bezel removal and spring removed

2. Stock bezel and spring


3. Replacement spring and washer from eBay seller Watchbandman50


4. New Spring installed, great click on it's own.


5. Bezel reinstalled - still loose


6. After adding the washer and reinstalling it all, very satisfied with the result.

 

[mclarendude]

@krizzy, just one washer needed? About to order.

 

[krizzy]

@krizzy, just one washer needed? About to order.

Yep just one of these resolved the loose bezel.
I installed it on top of the existing washer

Tension Spring For Sapphire Model Rolex Submariner 16800, 16610, 16613, 16618 | eBay

Tension Spring For Sapphire Model Rolex Submariner 16800, 16610, 16613, 16618 | Jewelry & Watches, Watches, Parts & Accessories, Parts, Tools & Guides | eBay!

www.ebay.ch

 

[mclarendude]

Yep just one of these resolved the loose bezel

Tension Spring For Sapphire Model Rolex Submariner 16800, 16610, 16613, 16618 | eBay

Tension Spring For Sapphire Model Rolex Submariner 16800, 16610, 16613, 16618 | Jewelry & Watches, Watches, Parts & Accessories, Parts, Tools & Guides | eBay!

www.ebay.ch

Thanks very much! I also found the clickspring from them.