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

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Can anyone recommend some nice non-gen hands that I can use to add faux patina to?

Will these work or are there better options?

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Watch Hands For Rolex Submariner 3035/3135 Silver Steel Fits 16610, 16800 | eBay

<p></p> <p></p> <p>The item for sale are brand new aftermarket replacement luminous Swiss watch hands in silver color. They are made for Mens Rolex Datejust, Submariner, Explorer I II for quickset model.<br><br>It will fit the following 14000, 14010, 14010M,14060, 114060, 14270 114270 and...
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Yellowsubmarine said:
Update on the WSO/watchbandman bezel,
The quality seems pretty poor, it’s fully polished and the finish looks cheap. The inner teeth look quite bad too...I think this will be going straight back.

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this looks really bad. Yes, back where it came from.
You can try the Bezel from Startime maybe?
 
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RobSe1 said:
this looks really bad. Yes, back where it came from.
You can try the Bezel from Startime maybe?
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Yeah that could be an option, are these much better ?

I might just stick with the stock bezel and get some fine files and have a go at improving the teeth myself..
 
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The bezel gen should arrive in a few days, I hope it fits without any particular moss. luckily there is also the gen retaining ring, but in that case I would have to turn to a watchmaker
 
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I wonder how the TC Sub compares to this ARF 16610
I know TC is not 904L and TC movement is no VR3135.

Other than that, How does it compares?

Thanks
 
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It’s a bit like the film twins..
The arf is the DeVito…

The tc is a classic.. basically a myth these days
 
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shotgun said:
My Devito LV..
hands and index relume
Repolish index and hands
Modded pearl at 12
Reshape CG
Mod Recessed Sel
Reshape bezel
Sanded insert
Gen click and ring on bezel
Now Watch Is Stunning to me,very very nice fat four Y series



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Amazing! Who did the relume for you?
 
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shotgun said:
My Devito LV..
hands and index relume
Repolish index and hands
Modded pearl at 12
Reshape CG
Mod Recessed Sel
Reshape bezel
Sanded insert
Gen click and ring on bezel
Now Watch Is Stunning to me,very very nice fat four Y series



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Can I use your photos to compare it with a TC and WM9?
 
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freeflypr

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Here is a little comparison between ARF - WM9 - TC
Sorry for the dirty and beaten photos of the WM9 & TC
I have weared them a lot, no polishing and little cleaning (the WM9 even has some spray paint on it) I just beat them!

1. BK WM9 (2010)
Gen Crystal
Gen Crown
Bezel WM9 or TC (not 100% sure if its the TC or WM9 it fell and bent with the Gen insert)
TC 16610 LV V2 inserts


2. TC Sub (2016)
Gen Bezel Insert (damaged under the pearl from a fall, barely noticeable from naked eye, just noticed it with this photos)
KH grade LV dial
TC 93250 V6 bracelet
TC DWO V4,
TC 16610LV hands set V2
Bezel WM9 or TC with upgraded bezel assembly (not 100% sure if its the TC or WM9) fell and bent with the Gen insert)


3. ARF (from Shotgun Photo) Thanks and Hope you dont mind!
hands and index relume
Repolish index and hands
Modded pearl at 12
Reshape CG
Mod Recessed Sel
Reshape bezel
Sanded insert
Gen click and ring on bezel

Need help deciding what to do?
What do you think about the 3 dials?
What do you think about the 3 bezels?

I'm not sure if I should get a new ARF and istall the Gen Crystal, Insert and Crown.
Or just install the Gen Crystal and Crown on the TC.
Plus maybe get a VR3135 (if possible) and install it to the TC.
Also I would like to get a good Bezel to replace the damaged one installed on the WM9 (who sells the best bezel?)



 
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freeflypr

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Here is a little comparison between ARF - WM9 - TC
Sorry for the dirty and beaten photos of the WM9 & TC
I have weared them a lot, no polishing and little cleaning (the WM9 even has some spray paint on it) I just beat them!

1. BK WM9 (2010)
Gen Crystal
Gen Crown
WM9 or TC Bezel (not 100% sure if its the TC or WM9) fell and bent with the Gen insert)
TC 16610 LV V2 inserts


2. TC Sub (2016)
Gen Bezel Insert (damaged under the pearl from a fall, barely noticeable from naked eye, just noticed it with this photos)
KH grade LV dial
TC 93250 V6 bracelet
TC DWO V4,
TC 16610LV hands set V2
WM9 or TC bezel with upgraded bezel assembly (not 100% sure if its the TC or WM9) fell and bent with the Gen insert)


3. ARF (from Shotgun Photo) Thanks & Hope you dont mind!
hands and index relume
Repolish index and hands
Modded pearl at 12
Reshape CG
Mod Recessed Sel
Reshape bezel
Sanded insert
Gen click and ring on bezel

I'm not sure if I should get a new ARF and istall the Gen Crystal, Insert and Crown.
Or just install the Gen Crystal and Crown on the TC.
Plus maybe get a VR3135 or VS3135 (if possible) and install it to the TC.



 
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