BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

[RobSe1]

I’m way behind on this, sorry.

For a stock/OOTB 16610ln, ARF or BP?

i went the BP way, great OOTB, good price and some space for Modding.

But with ARF you won't go wrong, too.

 

[Yellowsubmarine]

I’m way behind on this, sorry.

For a stock/OOTB 16610ln, ARF or BP?

I’d maybe say BP. ARF is great, but for the price, and with vr movement the BP is a steal.

Had my ARF LN for about a month and really happy with it but now have a BP on the way as it looks too good to miss.

 

[rockdaytona]

I found this in the parts droor it looks like a 3135 date disc from a clean gmt master. Worth tossing in the bp 16610LV?

*drawer

 

[wubsub]

*drawer

nah man, bp dw is fine, just as good if not better, clean dws have a strange 2

 

[KJ2020]

I found this in the parts drawer it looks like a 3135 date disc from a clean gmt master. Worth tossing in the bp 16610LV?

They are both VR 3135 DWs so only a batch difference would be present if any.

 

[KJ2020]

I’m way behind on this, sorry.

For a stock/OOTB 16610ln, ARF or BP?

For either LN or LV I would choose BP now. The BP bezel construction is now just like a 6 digit and the CGs are better. Who can forget all the RAFARF bezel issues requiring an extra bezel tension ring (large washer) and a replacement click?

Both LVs need work - the ARF LV dial hour markers have badly mismatched (and way too green) lume plots compared to the hands. The BP LV has all maxi hands instead of just a maxi minute hand. Sourcing and replacing the hands is easier and cheaper than a dial.

 

[rockdaytona]

For either LN or LV I would choose BP now. The BP bezel construction is now just like a 6 digit and the CGs are better. Who can forget all the RAFARF bezel issues requiring an extra bezel tension ring (large washer) and a replacement click?

Both LVs need work - the ARF dial hour markers have badly mismatched lume plots to the hands. The BP has all maxi hands instead of just a maxi minute hand. Sourcing and replacing the hands is easier and cheaper than a dial.

 

[Waspy]

The BP bezel construction is now just like a 6 digit

Wait, what? So if I want to replace the insert, I can just pop the bezel off with a knife, replace the insert and just press the bezel back on again?

 

[Zen_der]

Wait, what? So if I want to replace the insert, I can just pop the bezel off with a knife, replace the insert and just press the bezel back on again?

However, for the ARF, what tool is needed to remove the insert?

 

[KJ2020]

Wait, what? So if I want to replace the insert, I can just pop the bezel off with a knife, replace the insert and just press the bezel back on again?

Correct. It is identical to 6 digit construction but has a 5 digit bezel.

 

[Geonor]

Don't lose those tiny springy springs though.

 

[Waspy]

Correct. It is identical to 6 digit construction but has a 5 digit bezel.

Game changer. That's it then, gonna order me a two-tone BP.

 

[Waspy]

Don't lose those tiny springy springs though.

I always remove a 6 digit bezel in a plastic washing-up bowl.

 

[KJ2020]

However, for the ARF, what tool is needed to remove the insert?

Case knife or sturdy plastic pry tool with a thin tip. 5 digit bezels (gen-spec construction) pop off pretty easily unless you mix and match parts. Sometimes there can be tolerance issues.

I've used this blue plastic tool for years on my gen for bezel removal. It doubles nicely as an insert press when press fit inserts are stubborn getting than last little sector to seat. Of the 3 gen inserts I have for my gen 16710, one of them is 0.01mm larger in diameter and is a royal PITA to seat.

 

[KJ2020]

Game changer. That's it then, gonna order me a two-tone BP.

I haven't seen a TT or FG case with the bezel removed so we can only assume it's the same until someone (maybe a TD) can verify.

 

[Waspy]

I haven't seen a TT or FG case with the bezel removed so we can only assume it's the same until someone (maybe a TD) can verify.

Oh ok, how about the 16610LN? Do we know if that has a 6 digit type bezel?

 

[Waspy]

I use an old Victorian table knife for popping bezels off.

Strong steel but very thin. Masking tape on the case first of course.

Like this:

 

[Lolcat9995]

What is consensus on the LV bezel insert? Appreciate it is flat 4, but how is the colour?

 

[RobSe1]

So would

Oh ok, how about the 16610LN? Do we know if that has a 6 digit type bezel?

should be, too

 

[KJ2020]

Oh ok, how about the 16610LN? Do we know if that has a 6 digit type bezel?

Yes bro

BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

So I popped the bezel with a knife and it came off with the crystal attached to it, lol :LOL: I was able to separate the insert and now I have the bezel and crystal partially installed - couldn't get it to pop back in by hand only. I need to order a cheap press to reinstall the crystal and fully...

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