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Places mess up on the LV hands quite often. I just went back to the stock ARF hands and will just relume them eventually.
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BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135
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Not sure anyone else makes the 16613, especially with the SA movement
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Aren’t the ones you got ARF? Can i ask where you got your ARF set?
All the Aliexpress/Alibaba ones looked like the same factory
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I’m guessing they might be, but dont know for sure. The LN hands were better in my opinion than the LV
Top Quality Watch Hand Set For Vintage Sub 16610 16613. Fit 3135 Movement Aftermarket Watch Repair Replacement - Buy 16610 Watch Hand,3135 Watch Hand Product on Alibaba.com
Top Quality Watch Hand Set For Vintage Sub 16610 16613. Fit 3135 Movement Aftermarket Watch Repair Replacement - Buy 16610 Watch Hand,3135 Watch Hand Product on Alibaba.com
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So, I was messing around with the bracelets from BP 16610 and 16600 seeing if by the chance switch them (polished vs brushed) .... I know wrong expectation 
... won't fit
Anyway I took some photos so there you have it
LEFT 16600 - RIGHT 16610
... won't fitAnyway I took some photos so there you have it
LEFT 16600 - RIGHT 16610
Anybody have a spare set of 16610 LN hands that fit 3135 movement?
I’d rather not buy a set of 2 if I can help it!
I’d rather not buy a set of 2 if I can help it!
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you can buy single sets from Aliexpress.
The stock photos look identical as the Alibaba ones, especially the LN and gold hands having the wonky triangle lume.
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Update: was able to get a VR version from my non TD finally
Hi everyone!
So I've been using my BP 16610LN for about a month, and im generally happy with it.
The thing is I just can't make it sit comfortable on my wrist, and I've tried playing around with sizing the bracelet and it is good for now. But I feel that it sits high on my wrist, and I believe that it might be the reason why I feel like it doesn't sit as comfortable on my wrist as I wish it would.
I did some research online, and found out that im not the only one that thinks the 16610 sits high on the wrist, due to its thickness, specifically due to the caseback. Ive measured my 16610 to be 113mm in thickness.
I also found a post in a Gen forum, that some one had successfully swapped the caseback from a 16710. A 16570 caseback should also work apparently. I know that it would compromise the water resistance, but I guess its OK in this (rep)case
My question is:
Is there any one out here who has tried this on a rep?
Will a 16710 or a 16570 (rep) casebacks fit the BP 16610?
Any one knows who might be able to source a caseback?
@KJ2020 I hope its OK I tag you in this
So I've been using my BP 16610LN for about a month, and im generally happy with it.
The thing is I just can't make it sit comfortable on my wrist, and I've tried playing around with sizing the bracelet and it is good for now. But I feel that it sits high on my wrist, and I believe that it might be the reason why I feel like it doesn't sit as comfortable on my wrist as I wish it would.
I did some research online, and found out that im not the only one that thinks the 16610 sits high on the wrist, due to its thickness, specifically due to the caseback. Ive measured my 16610 to be 113mm in thickness.
I also found a post in a Gen forum, that some one had successfully swapped the caseback from a 16710. A 16570 caseback should also work apparently. I know that it would compromise the water resistance, but I guess its OK in this (rep)case
My question is:
Is there any one out here who has tried this on a rep?
Will a 16710 or a 16570 (rep) casebacks fit the BP 16610?
Any one knows who might be able to source a caseback?
@KJ2020 I hope its OK I tag you in this
TC case is pretty fine OOTB. lugs are nice together with CGs. but you have to look at the whole package - BP packs a punch with a very accurate whole watch with a solid movement.
the dial from a TC KH is better, but as a package the BP has the full works. crystal, datewheel, bracelet, etc are more favorable.
this is just of course my personal view after owning them all. imo only the hands from the BP are too flat for todays standards.
I have an ARF, but I have the same problem and doubt as you. I've always thought I wanted to change the caseback too, but which one? will they be compatible?Hi everyone!
So I've been using my BP 16610LN for about a month, and im generally happy with it.
The thing is I just can't make it sit comfortable on my wrist, and I've tried playing around with sizing the bracelet and it is good for now. But I feel that it sits high on my wrist, and I believe that it might be the reason why I feel like it doesn't sit as comfortable on my wrist as I wish it would.
I did some research online, and found out that im not the only one that thinks the 16610 sits high on the wrist, due to its thickness, specifically due to the caseback. Ive measured my 16610 to be 113mm in thickness.
I also found a post in a Gen forum, that some one had successfully swapped the caseback from a 16710. A 16570 caseback should also work apparently. I know that it would compromise the water resistance, but I guess its OK in this (rep)case
My question is:
Is there any one out here who has tried this on a rep?
Will a 16710 or a 16570 (rep) casebacks fit the BP 16610?
Any one knows who might be able to source a caseback?
@KJ2020 I hope its OK I tag you in this
I just checked. The BP 16610 caseback is 5.34mm thick and the BP 16570 caseback is 4.73mm thick but they are not compatible. The 16570 had a smaller diameter so the threads won't engage.
Im glad im not the only one who has the same issue!
as @Geonor writes, unfortunately the BP 16570 caseback is not compatible due to a smaller diameter.