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Painting needles is not that difficult.
Soak the removed hands in anhydrous alcohol for a few minutes to peel off the luminescence.
Simply wipe it off well and apply a thin coat of new luminescent paint.
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Soak the removed hands in anhydrous alcohol for a few minutes to peel off the luminescence.
Simply wipe it off well and apply a thin coat of new luminescent paint.
Definitely will be trying this with a spare set of maxi hands I have (vsf 116610).
So I've been hearing that the ARF V2 (which I assume this thread is about) is pretty good for the 16610 LN. As far as variations go, is there a non-engraved rehaut version or do they all have it? How would I specify this to a TD?
It will be described accordingly on the TDs website.
Guessing you haven't checked?
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Doh. Yeah, that's obvious enough. Appreciate it.It will be described accordingly on the TDs website.
Guessing you haven't checked?
i.e.
If only there was a thread dedicated to the ARF 16610 that would have the answer to this with dozen of pics and reviews. Alas.
Wish it would be edited/covered in the first post. I did read a majority of the later pages and found some things here and there though. It's not like I didn't try, but I'm sure these kinds of posts are annoying.
You're basically asking how long a rope is. What flaws someone are able to live with is highly subjecive. 99.9% of people who buy these watches don't mod them. People who mod their 5-digits usually go for one or more of the usual suspects every rep sub has issues with, even the new ones. DW, hands, crystal, dial, bezel insert, click springs, bezel complete.
Wish this place would let me edit my posts but here is where I've come to after a bit of research:
ARF V2 16610 LN No Rehaut Version as a base. I was looking for "cost effective/better" value based modifications as I don't feel like spending money on GEN parts.
- EWatchparts click spring
- Horlogear Bezel Insert
- Ginault Bracelet
- Deep Crystal (confirmed with the website that it does work for this model)
The last thing I would be looking at is the movement. I am told that it is a SH3135 V2 which is apparently a "copied" VR movement. Not sure how true this is and if it would be worth it to swap in a VS movement. Do I have my bases covered and a good general idea?
ARF V2 16610 LN No Rehaut Version as a base. I was looking for "cost effective/better" value based modifications as I don't feel like spending money on GEN parts.
- EWatchparts click spring
- Horlogear Bezel Insert
- Ginault Bracelet
- Deep Crystal (confirmed with the website that it does work for this model)
The last thing I would be looking at is the movement. I am told that it is a SH3135 V2 which is apparently a "copied" VR movement. Not sure how true this is and if it would be worth it to swap in a VS movement. Do I have my bases covered and a good general idea?
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Swap in a VS only if the SH fails. The SH is not a bad movement and can go the long haul so if it ain't broke don't fix it.
The click spring is the only thing I'd bother changing as the gen has much softer and smoother clicks. I'm not sure how the Ewatchparts spring is compared to gen. I'll have to get one to try as my ARF still has the original stiff spring.
If you are upgrading the bezel get a gen insert. It's not a big cost and it's easy to source so may as well splurge there.
Don't bother upgrading the bracelet or clasp. Maybe just soften the edges if you like. I have a gen Z serial and an ARF and they're close enough to not warrant an upgrade.
I also dont see any reason to upgrade the crystal as one with AR or a black hole effect is not like gen at all. My gen has no AR and reflects everything like a mirror and I've even used it to check out a girl standing behind me in line.
So come to think of it if you're going to upgrade any parts get gen and slowly go franken
The click spring is the only thing I'd bother changing as the gen has much softer and smoother clicks. I'm not sure how the Ewatchparts spring is compared to gen. I'll have to get one to try as my ARF still has the original stiff spring.
If you are upgrading the bezel get a gen insert. It's not a big cost and it's easy to source so may as well splurge there.
Don't bother upgrading the bracelet or clasp. Maybe just soften the edges if you like. I have a gen Z serial and an ARF and they're close enough to not warrant an upgrade.
I also dont see any reason to upgrade the crystal as one with AR or a black hole effect is not like gen at all. My gen has no AR and reflects everything like a mirror and I've even used it to check out a girl standing behind me in line.
So come to think of it if you're going to upgrade any parts get gen and slowly go franken
Appreciate the post. The plan was mostly to not modify it and then when/if the movement failed, I would go through these laundry list of things. Looks like I'll get the small gen bits and pieces and enjoy the stock crystal/bracelet. Thanks!Swap in a VS only if the SH fails. The SH is not a bad movement and can go the long haul so if it ain't broke don't fix it.
The click spring is the only thing I'd bother changing as the gen has much softer and smoother clicks. I'm not sure how the Ewatchparts spring is compared to gen. I'll have to get one to try as my ARF still has the original stiff spring.
If you are upgrading the bezel get a gen insert. It's not a big cost and it's easy to source so may as well splurge there.
Don't bother upgrading the bracelet or clasp. Maybe just soften the edges if you like. I have a gen Z serial and an ARF and they're close enough to not warrant an upgrade.
I also dont see any reason to upgrade the crystal as one with AR or a black hole effect is not like gen at all. My gen has no AR and reflects everything like a mirror and I've even used it to check out a girl standing behind me in line.
So come to think of it if you're going to upgrade any parts get gen and slowly go franken
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Save yourself all that grief and just man up and buy this! Trust me in a few years you’ll have spent that much on reps, dhgate and repairs!
mt666tm
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Save yourself all that grief and just man up and buy this! Trust me in a few years you’ll have spent that much on reps, dhgate and repairs!
Get the gen and then get reps of your gen to wear with no worries and keep your gens in the safe like I do
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A Fat Four that cheap?
Prices have really gone down and are apparently dropping even further.
Hi — may I ask what not a hig cost means in nunbers? Maybe I don’t know the right sources, but when I did some quick research on eBay I found bezel inserts for 700+ EUR on offer…
There are a few gens I am interested in but I don't really have an interest in buying a gen that is heavily/easily repped.Save yourself all that grief and just man up and buy this! Trust me in a few years you’ll have spent that much on reps, dhgate and repairs!
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There are good deals to be had out there if you are patient and hunt. There is one for sale here on RWI for $110 and it looks good: https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/gen-pointed-4-16610-aluminum-bezel-insert.10989926/