Is this a BPF - recent order? I notice the "m" differs from the ones on this threadLike to enter the club, here's my bill
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BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135
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Another look at the newly recieved BPF 5digits.
Thatās out of the shipping box, no modifications? I need to order this asap.Another look at the newly recieved BPF 5digits.
hollywoodrollie
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No, the "floating m" refers to the m sitting a bit higher than the 300. The m on these is legit for some 5 digits versions including some newer 6 digit ones. It's not so common on 5 digits though which is why I wish BP didn't use it... If I built a rep I'd prefer keeping it more "mainstream"
Thanks for that , I figured . My first rep but wasn't sure if that extra space meant the famous floating M I been hearing about on some reps.No, the "floating m" refers to the m sitting a bit higher than the 300. The m on these is legit for some 5 digits versions including some newer 6 digit ones. It's not so common on 5 digits though which is why I wish BP didn't use it... If I built a rep I'd prefer keeping it more "mainstream"
Wow stunning. I ordered a VSF 6digit sub to replace my lost TC V3 but now I wish I just ordered this. 5 digit subs are just better.
These are cool out of the box, compared to my Gen the outer bezel and crown feels a lot sharper on the BP, other than that I really don't have much complaint . It's a rep after all and it has met my expectations.
johnchpark
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Could you post a pic of your gen with the BP?
Specifically curious about the lug shape; debating whether to reshape my BP lug sides when it arrives
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They did not. It can be sanded away at the cost of a little greater space to the minute tics.
johnchpark
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My QC for BP16610LN from Hont.
It seems BP is back to using VR3135, at least for now. But no changes to the bracelet or bezels
It seems BP is back to using VR3135, at least for now. But no changes to the bracelet or bezels
Great news! And happy you got it after so long waiting time.My QC for BP16610LN from Hont.
It seems BP is back to using VR3135, at least for now. But no changes to the bracelet or bezels
johnchpark
Active Member
We post our successes, might as well also share our failures.
So i got my BP 16610LN today, and i right away took it apart. I got the idea of shaving the lug sides, and i know i wouldnt be at peace until i attempted it.
BP 16610 generally feels great btw, with great 6-digit bezel action. But my build quality was kinda wack, with the crystal not properly inserted. Crystal came off with the bezel and was crooked upon inspection. Will be changing with a Deep Crystal and the stock 2.7mm gasket.
I used a tabletop belt sander to slightly grind down the outer sides of the lugs. It reduced the chamfer, but consequently made the lugs slightly thinner. But im more or less on with it since i have thinner wrists and prefer thinner lugs.
Where i messed up was in attempting to touch the crown guards. I wanted to slightly thin the outer crown guards, since TC cases have slightly thinner CG tips. I didnāt realize how weak this BP midcase is - even with 800 grit sand paper, the slightest touch immediately cut too much. It left a groove, so i was left trying to cut more around the edges by hand to try to even it out.
In the end, i have a case that is less gen-like than what i started with, but at least itās more or less symmetrical and can still function for what its worth. Another lesson i canāt seem to quite get - donāt touch if it aināt broke
Before: Stock BP midcase
After case reshape:
Next up: waiting for my gen DW to arrive and will put that in a new VS3135 i got. Will add the Deep crystal and an ARF bezel insert
So i got my BP 16610LN today, and i right away took it apart. I got the idea of shaving the lug sides, and i know i wouldnt be at peace until i attempted it.
BP 16610 generally feels great btw, with great 6-digit bezel action. But my build quality was kinda wack, with the crystal not properly inserted. Crystal came off with the bezel and was crooked upon inspection. Will be changing with a Deep Crystal and the stock 2.7mm gasket.
I used a tabletop belt sander to slightly grind down the outer sides of the lugs. It reduced the chamfer, but consequently made the lugs slightly thinner. But im more or less on with it since i have thinner wrists and prefer thinner lugs.
Where i messed up was in attempting to touch the crown guards. I wanted to slightly thin the outer crown guards, since TC cases have slightly thinner CG tips. I didnāt realize how weak this BP midcase is - even with 800 grit sand paper, the slightest touch immediately cut too much. It left a groove, so i was left trying to cut more around the edges by hand to try to even it out.
In the end, i have a case that is less gen-like than what i started with, but at least itās more or less symmetrical and can still function for what its worth. Another lesson i canāt seem to quite get - donāt touch if it aināt broke
Before: Stock BP midcase
After case reshape:
Next up: waiting for my gen DW to arrive and will put that in a new VS3135 i got. Will add the Deep crystal and an ARF bezel insert
johnchpark
Active Member
Measurements for the bezel insert:
BP stock is 37.47mm
BP bezel ID is 37.52mm.
ARF 16610LN from Alibabaās āSillianā seller is: 37.61~3mm.
Need to shave down the OD of ARF to fit BP
BP stock is 37.47mm
BP bezel ID is 37.52mm.
ARF 16610LN from Alibabaās āSillianā seller is: 37.61~3mm.
Need to shave down the OD of ARF to fit BP
johnchpark
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