BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

[Snil]

Some pictures of my bp 16610ln with a vs3135. So beautiful

Gorgeous watch but god damn would that date wheel alignment bug me

 

[Lolcat9995]

Some pictures of my bp 16610ln with a vs3135. So beautiful

Good god ... that pip alignment

 

[muiramas]

Good god ... that pip alignment

No biggy. The hands and bezel are an easy, cheap and worthwhile upgrade.

 

[Pabon17]

Good god ... that pip alignment

I plan on changing the insert anyways so it didn’t bother me! But yes bad hahaha

 

[wubsub]

Good god ... that pip alignment

least of the worries considering gen bezels are sooo cheap. on another note my LB arrives tomorrow

 

[Pabon17]

least of the worries considering gen bezels are sooo cheap. on another note my LB arrives tomorrow

I want a LB so badly I missed my chance before cny

 

[Nur-Uhr]

least of the worries considering gen bezels are sooo cheap. on another note my LB arrives tomorrow

Post some pics.... which one did you order = LN or LB ?

 

[wubsub]

Post some pics.... which one did you order = LN or LB ?

LB. ordered right on release. missed the delivery yesterday...

impressions; superb value for money, perfect 5 digit sub click, dial not 100% blue still has tints of purple.

 

[Pabon17]

LB. ordered right on release. missed the delivery yesterday...

impressions; superb value for money, perfect 5 digit sub click, dial not 100% blue still has tints of purple.

Absolutely stellar!!!!!!

 

[bowtiefanatc]

LB. ordered right on release. missed the delivery yesterday...

impressions; superb value for money, perfect 5 digit sub click, dial not 100% blue still has tints of purple.

I have one arriving tomorrow. Can’t wait!

 

[Onoratoa54]

My franken 16613




siti foto

 

[wubsub]

some points i noted:

good:
- bracelet is extremely well made, screws are genlike and clasp has zero play and clicks perfectly like gen. divers extension is easy to pull out. unlike ARF! may i say this bracelet supersedes ARF. but i can only speak for the two tone
- datewheel is perfect, no need to upgrade to gen, slight serifs are present on certain numbers and print is raised and excellent with zero bleeding
- dial lettering is raised and not flat
- markers are excellent and defined

bad:
- the hands are flat and without definition
- no stamping near endlinks
- insert has a hint of purple
- artificial light brings out the purple tinge in the dial

 

[Nur-Uhr]

some points i noted:

good:
- bracelet is extremely well made, screws are genlike and clasp has zero play and clicks perfectly like gen. divers extension is easy to pull out. unlike ARF! may i say this bracelet supersedes ARF. but i can only speak for the two tone
- datewheel is perfect, no need to upgrade to gen, slight serifs are present on certain numbers and print is raised and excellent with zero bleeding
- dial lettering is raised and not flat
- markers are excellent and defined

bad:
- the hands are flat and without definition
- no stamping near endlinks
- insert has a hint of purple
- artificial light brings out the purple tinge in the dial

Nice write up.
As I can see, there are some variations in those BP.
But overall always a good base.

In one point I disagree witj you, it is the the Datewheel.
It is still too orange for the TwoTone amd Gold colored BP versions of the Sub.

But it looks like they have fixed the too visible LEC meanwhile. This was also too visible in the further batches.

 

[k0hr]

I think I need a bigger box.




Please excuse the dirtyness of my seadweller, I wore it for years working construction, the TC sub too. I haven’t worn or cleaned the seadweller forever though, as movement needs a servicing.





So, here we have the TC 16610 v6, gen crystal gen insert, gen crown, next to the BP 16613 for comparison.




I know others have mentioned this already. The bracelet doesn’t have the nicest feel compared to say my tc sub’s, or tc seadwellers bracelet which are much smoother feeling.

I do however like this watch, the 16613 has been one I’ve thought of buying gen, and I may still may, but for now I’ll see how this rep holds up.

 

[wubsub]

In one point I disagree witj you, it is the the Datewheel.
It is still too orange for the TwoTone amd Gold colored BP versions of the Sub.

i too agree but one can argue it saw a lot of sun?? hahah

 

[mclarendude]

I need to stop checking this thread and seeing all the 16613LB's.... SIGH.

 

[rockdaytona]

Nice write up.
As I can see, there are some variations in those BP.
But overall always a good base.

In one point I disagree witj you, it is the the Datewheel.
It is still too orange for the TwoTone amd Gold colored BP versions of the Sub.

But it looks like they have fixed the too visible LEC meanwhile. This was also too visible in the further batches.

I agree on the date disc. Mine is too dark. I ordered raffles. Any easy hand upgrade?

 

[surf]

My franken 16613




siti foto

Specs? I am.building one.

 

[rockdaytona]

Do gen hands fit this BP?
Saw some fir $150 now debating

 

[mclarendude]

Do gen hands fit this BP?
Saw some fir $150 now debating

They should fit fine since the VR movement takes gen hands but that lume color is bad.... the hands are in poor condition.