BLS Superocean 42mm R/G

[Kravava]

Hello! Not seen anyone getting this rose gold model from BLS so figured I'd share some images. What you guys think? I think it looks quite nice with the index alignment and the dial, I know some people here are not happy with the BLS models but to me this is fine!

 

[mrsullivan]

Nice model indeed, and BLS seem to do a pretty good job with it. As usual some wrong can be found from a serie to another, each has to make his own mind regarding what can or can't be accepted.
Now, as such post can't be turned into a QC check, the pics are removed.

 

[Kravava]

Nice model indeed, and BLS seem to do a pretty good job with it. As usual some wrong can be found from a serie to another, each has to make his own mind regarding what can or can't be accepted.
Now, as such post can't be turned into a QC check, the pics are removed.

Yeah sorry didnt want to turn it into a QC request hehe but figured some havent even seen the rep of this model before.

But yeah like you said they seem to have a done a great job on this. Will post some more images when I get it in my hands!

 

[jj69]

I've already posted about this. These 42mm models from BLS are HORRIBLE. They are plagued with problems, many of which won't even show up in your QC photos. Most of them have seruously misaligned hour indices. I've seen them assembled with the wrong hands, scrathes on the SS hour indices and manufacturing defects in the white rehaut area under the crystal. Run! - don't walk away from these!

 

[neon_7]

I've already posted about this. These 42mm models from BLS are HORRIBLE. They are plagued with problems, many of which won't even show up in your QC photos. Most of them have seruously misaligned hour indices. I've seen them assembled with the wrong hands, scrathes on the SS hour indices and manufacturing defects in the white rehaut area under the crystal. Run! - don't walk away from these!

I have a different experience from you on these. I have this in rose gold and yellow and both are great, like OP. Perhaps a bad batch in your instance.

 

[Kravava]

I've already posted about this. These 42mm models from BLS are HORRIBLE. They are plagued with problems, many of which won't even show up in your QC photos. Most of them have seruously misaligned hour indices. I've seen them assembled with the wrong hands, scrathes on the SS hour indices and manufacturing defects in the white rehaut area under the crystal. Run! - don't walk away from these!

Dont know about the interior but i've seen some visually great looing BLS models, but yeah also a lot of really bad ones. Hit and miss seems like.

 

[Kravava]

I have a different experience from you on these. I have this in rose gold and yellow and both are great, like OP. Perhaps a bad batch in your instance.

Oh you have the rose gold? Would love to see a image of it, only seen QC photos ever of it hehe.

 

[neon_7]

I’m currently in the process of getting the crystal on it changed. Once I have it back I will show you

 

[Kravava]

Just got mine from Jtime. Looks amazing irl, AR is very very close to my gen Navitimer.

Lume pip don't align perfect though and hands got some small marks but other than that its really damn good. 8/10 from BLS

 

[nofitstate]

Just got mine from Jtime. Looks amazing irl, AR is very very close to my gen Navitimer.

Lume pip don't align perfect though and hands got some small marks but other than that its really damn good. 8/10 from BLS

Nice! I've just picked up a BLS Tiffany blue 44 and it's actually a pretty well put together watch for the price. Like yours though the bezel is just slightly off, I'm wondering how the insert is fixed to the bezel? Is it friction fit or more likely adhesive fit? I might try heating it up a bit to see if it is adhesive, then it will possible to slightly twist the bezel insert into position while the adhesive is soft.

 

[Kravava]

Nice! I've just picked up a BLS Tiffany blue 44 and it's actually a pretty well put together watch for the price. Like yours though the bezel is just slightly off, I'm wondering how the insert is fixed to the bezel? Is it friction fit or more likely adhesive fit? I might try heating it up a bit to see if it is adhesive, then it will possible to slightly twist the bezel insert into position while the adhesive is soft.

Yeah every BLS i've seen seems to have misaligned bezel, however TF don't seem to have that issue. Too bad only BLS makes the 42 mm version?

Yeah that would be great to find out, personally I have no experience or tools to try that but it would be nice if someone did.

Other "issues" ive found is that there is a small smudge on the dial close to the hands and the actual hand you can see some smudge from where they probably held it with it tools. This is obviously if you look in the perfect lightning and someone would tell you to to really look for it.

On a close inspection in natural conditions it will look just like the gen, so yeah its very good version still imo.

 

[Observvito]

Yeah every BLS i've seen seems to have misaligned bezel, however TF don't seem to have that issue. Too bad only BLS makes the 42 mm version?

Yeah that would be great to find out, personally I have no experience or tools to try that but it would be nice if someone did.

Other "issues" ive found is that there is a small smudge on the dial close to the hands and the actual hand you can see some smudge from where they probably held it with it tools. This is obviously if you look in the perfect lightning and someone would tell you to to really look for it.

On a close inspection in natural conditions it will look just like the gen, so yeah its very good version still imo.

Glad to hear this. I have a 44M B01 Ice Blue inbound... Fingers crossed....

 

[nofitstate]

Yeah every BLS i've seen seems to have misaligned bezel, however TF don't seem to have that issue. Too bad only BLS makes the 42 mm version?

Yeah that would be great to find out, personally I have no experience or tools to try that but it would be nice if someone did.

Other "issues" ive found is that there is a small smudge on the dial close to the hands and the actual hand you can see some smudge from where they probably held it with it tools. This is obviously if you look in the perfect lightning and someone would tell you to to really look for it.

On a close inspection in natural conditions it will look just like the gen, so yeah its very good version still imo.

I too thought BLS only did the 42mm versions but mine is definitely a 44mm and it came with a BLS tag on it.

The dial and hands are super clean with no marks on them and the case finishing is spot on. I did have an one issue once wearing it as I found the with the clasp closed it would push the button/lever that released the clasp glide lock. Using a fine needle file I removed some of the material from the edge of the release button, which reduced the height of it and stopped it being pushed down once the clasp was closed.

I have tried heating up the bezel with no luck at rotating it, so I'm thinking the insert is friction fitted to bezel. I've got a new bezel removal tool on the way and hopefully I'll be able to get the bezel off and pop out the insert, then I can refit it perfectly aligned.

 

[neon_7]

I too thought BLS only did the 42mm versions but mine is definitely a 44mm and it came with a BLS tag on it.

The dial and hands are super clean with no marks on them and the case finishing is spot on. I did have an one issue once wearing it as I found the with the clasp closed it would push the button/lever that released the clasp glide lock. Using a fine needle file I removed some of the material from the edge of the release button, which reduced the height of it and stopped it being pushed down once the clasp was closed.

I have tried heating up the bezel with no luck at rotating it, so I'm thinking the insert is friction fitted to bezel. I've got a new bezel removal tool on the way and hopefully I'll be able to get the bezel off and pop out the insert, then I can refit it perfectly aligned.

I’m fairly sure it’s just TF that do the 44. Can you share a pic of the 44 you have? TF is easily identifiable by the pip lume.

Also, what do you mean the bezel won’t move? It’s just stuck in 1 position? The bezel should move quite easily and make a clicking sound as you move it.

 

[nofitstate]

I’m fairly sure it’s just TF that do the 44. Can you share a pic of the 44 you have? TF is easily identifiable by the pip lume.

Also, what do you mean the bezel won’t move? It’s just stuck in 1 position? The bezel should move quite easily and make a clicking sound as you move it.

It's not the bezel that I couldn't move, that works fine.

In the past I've had success in rotating the bezel insert for better alignment while still fitted to the bezel by heating it up and softening the adhesive holding it place.

Here's a pic of it.

 

[neon_7]

It's not the bezel that I couldn't move, that works fine.

In the past I've had success in rotating the bezel insert for better alignment while still fitted to the bezel by heating it up and softening the adhesive holding it place.

Here's a pic of it.

Thanks mate. Would be very keen to see if you manage to remove the bezel and get it realigned. I thought about doing the same with my rose gold. Keep us posted