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ARF vs VRF - GMT II 116710LN (clone 3186) - GAMECHANGING BATTLE.

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Freeflyer said:
VRF, ARF, and other factories that use an SA3186 or SH3186 movements are working clones of the GMT movement.
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And so is VR3185 (the best of the clones in terms of build quality and finish).
 
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My new vr gmt with gen insert and gen crystal


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This is mine:

vrf with gen bezel/insert/crystal

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Hope to complete soon with gen dial and green dw.


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So does anyone know the best place to buy a bezel insert for the GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Ceramic? Why does it seem that the only bezels out their for sale are the old, more vibrant BLUE?
 
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CWWatches said:
So does anyone know the best place to buy a bezel insert for the GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Ceramic? Why does it seem that the only bezels out their for sale are the old, more vibrant BLUE?
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Because it is one of the hardest to replicate. The only respectable Pepsi insert is Noob but they don’t sell parts. GMF sells parts, try your TD for a GMF one.
 
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cassapanca said:
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Gen insert
Gen crystal


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Looks great man. I was under the impression that VRF had SEL gaps and misaligned rehaut engraving, did you just get lucky on yours or have they been improving? Yours looks perfect
 
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Tobel said:
Looks great man. I was under the impression that VRF had SEL gaps and misaligned rehaut engraving, did you just get lucky on yours or have they been improving? Yours looks perfect
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Rehaut alignement and sels are good (i will post some pics later), the bracelet is not bad, but i’m going to change it with an arf bracelet


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Has anyone installed an arf bracelet on a vrf case? Will it fit?


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Guys i have a question, i previously bought a gen 3135 dw to put in my vr3185 for a project, i then abandoned it and sold everything to another guy who wanted to do the same, but he told me he tried to fit the 3135 dw in the vr3185 but it didn't work, any clue why? i read here that multiple members put their 3135 dw in with no problems.

Please enlighten me
 
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mari115 said:
Guys i have a question, i previously bought a gen 3135 dw to put in my vr3185 for a project, i then abandoned it and sold everything to another guy who wanted to do the same, but he told me he tried to fit the 3135 dw in the vr3185 but it didn't work, any clue why? i read here that multiple members put their 3135 dw in with no problems.

Please enlighten me
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I can confirm, gen DW fits the VR3185. The VR movement in question might have other issues (bent data plate or other date parts), wouldn't know until the actual problem is stated clearly.
 
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