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BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135
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We replaced the gasket with a thicker one and changed the height of the crystal glass.
Great, can you take a photo from top face up, thank you
when you have the same crystal install / modify the height the factor x magnification can change
Bracelet with ref. 97200 is from a 6-digit model ... some Subs 116610 have also bracelet ref. 97200Engraving on the bracelet that was installed.
It is stamped 97200 instead of 93520.
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The crystal thickness (top number) and gasket height (bottom number) both affect how big and bold the date looks and how large the date window appears. Not everyone is OCD about these differences but to some it is a grail quest to get it close to gen. I take pics and do side by side collages when installing a new crystal and gasket. I probably can tolerate a little more variance than most but large and bold are deal breakers to me.
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Thank you for your continued excellent guidance.The crystal thickness (top number) and gasket height (bottom number) both affect how big and bold the date looks and how large the date window appears. Not everyone is OCD about these differences but to some it is a grail quest to get it close to gen. I take pics and do side by side collages when installing a new crystal and gasket. I probably can tolerate a little more variance than most but large and bold are deal breakers to me.
I personally think the change in DW magnification is acceptable.
I was more concerned about the height of the crystal glass.
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Trusty replied.
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It seems that they need more time.
hollywoodrollie
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I have my original BP crystal in hand. It's 1.88 overall and gasket is 2.7.
There's the top part of the crystal (the lip) that sits on top of the gasket which is hard to measure alone but the crystal mounted on the gasket combo is 3.83
Wow that looks really good. That’s how the crystal should sit. Even a tiny bit higher would be acceptable. . Amazing rep for $325. I just keep thinking that 10 years ago you would have to spend $2500 to build a franken watch to get this accurate of a look and feel. It’s amazing how far we have come. I’ll be doing the same 3.0 gasket swap on mine when I do the single side AR crystal swap.
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Finally got my QC. I think he forgot about me because I talked to him and suddenly that afternoon the watch showed up. 
oh well at least it’s getting done. Black 16618 that will be getting a better crystal and gen insert for now.
oh well at least it’s getting done. Black 16618 that will be getting a better crystal and gen insert for now.
More picture please, on the wrist..ordered one too, waiting for QC!Got back from business trip today and opened the freshly delivered 16613LN package for a quick shot, so excited.
More all around pictures tomorrow.
Same here, probably new batch from BP for pending orders
GL'd as well
I will work on the bracelet from polish to brushed gen
