BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

[KJ2020]

I think 16610 Bp will be very good

Indeed bro that's why I have 4 or 5, haha.

 

[KJ2020]

would a gen insert fit the BP?

"Insert is too narrow - not gen-spec"

BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

I am so excited. They also did the Sea-Dwellers https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/bp-sea-dweller-16600-re-release-with-vr3135.10959921/#post-11519319 So excited for the 16613. https://trustytime888.io/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_7&products_id=27028...

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"so if you are OK with a slightly narrower insert and a wire clip bezel, they are a good bang for the buck IMO."

BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

Raffle's dial serti , he has many of them are all 29mm.... They can be shaved by hand easily. I shaved mine (it's a Raffles dial), and it's on a VR3135 with a gen champagne datewheel. You just need to make sure the minute tics don't get cut off by the rehaut. DIY Dial Shaving Dial shaving...

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[johnlogan]

You can get a genuine insert in good condition on eBay for about the price of two newly minted fake ones. It’s not a huge hurdle if you are interested in authenticity.

Here’s why. A ref 16610 may range in age from more than 45 years old (1987) to merely 13 years (2010). A perfect insert on a (let’s split the difference) 20-year old watch doesn’t look right. Likewise, as far as my experience, fake aged bezel inserts don’t look right either. At least I don’t think so.

So why compromise when you don’t have to?

If you want to go vintage, and I think that’s a great idea, pick a date in that 1987-2010 span, look up photos of watches fitting your chosen date and then search for a dial and insert to match.

Or maybe you already have a dial and handset you want to use, then find an insert based on what you have.

Just my two cents.

The serial on those BPs are 2007/8 M series. If one where to chase GEN parts for a build that is the year they need to obtain.

 

[wubsub]

markers are updated for sure

 

[Slugger]

I much prefer a genuine insert and dial. I’m interested in more info on that Sillian case as I’m thinking about grabbing a couple.

 

[McDuck888]

@Karbon74 I put a gen bezel insert into the BP bezel, and was quite happy with the outcome but you have to file the outer perimeter quite extensively. :/ I enjoy the stock inserts and their pips though enough for sure.

 

[Karbon74]

I much prefer a genuine insert and dial. I’m interested in more info on that Sillian case as I’m thinking about grabbing a couple.

I think it's this one

Stainless Steel Watch Case For Vintage Sub 16610,Fit To 3135 Watch Movement,Watch Parts - Buy Watch Case,16610 Watch Case,3135 Watch Case Product on Alibaba.com

Stainless Steel Watch Case For Vintage Sub 16610,Fit To 3135 Watch Movement,Watch Parts - Buy Watch Case,16610 Watch Case,3135 Watch Case Product on Alibaba.com

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happy to get a confirmation from a previous buyer

 

[johnlogan]

@Karbon74 I put a gen bezel insert into the BP bezel, and was quite happy with the outcome but you have to file the outer perimeter quite extensively. :/ I enjoy the stock inserts and their pips though enough for sure.

It's lightly unfortunate to sand GEN part imho.

 

[Yellowsubmarine]

I much prefer a genuine insert and dial. I’m interested in more info on that Sillian case as I’m thinking about grabbing a couple.

happy to get a confirmation from a previous buyer

I grabbed one of these while I was waiting for QC on one of the v2 ARF 16610’s..

Arrived in 6 days, quality is great and will likely buy another. Also the crown guards are not as short and stubby as the ARF case. Almost a PCG but not quite..

 

[McDuck888]

It's lightly unfortunate to sand GEN part imho.

The pleasure is in the modding for me. And the fun in making a gen part fit. Do you mod your own watches?

 

[McDuck888]

@johnlogan I cut the feet off my gen dials to apply them sometimes too. I know that makes some people uncomfortable also. But it's all just a bit of silly fun.

 

[johnlogan]

The pleasure is in the modding for me. And the fun in making a gen part fit. Do you mod your own watches?

Very seldom now a days. New watches are just too good. Im happy with stock and I was burned a few times buying what I thought was GEN but turned out to be great REP parts.

 

[Karbon74]

The pleasure is in the modding for me. And the fun in making a gen part fit. Do you mod your own watches?

I am still at cheap modding vintages for the moment. Not ready yet to tackle gen parts

and for modern watches, stock or I would leave the modding to a pro. A vintage can take my abuse, modern you just cannot mess up

 

[McDuck888]

@johnlogan Damn it JL, I'm sorry that happened. You're so right, so many modern reps are fantastic beyond belief nowadays.

 

[Zen_der]

but no one ordered a 16610? is it only available with rehaut? bring out the QCs please!!

 

[McDuck888]

@Zen_der Only available with rehaut engraved.

 

[Zen_der]

but is an ARG/RAF or a BP better? what are the relevant differences, movement aside

 

[Onoratoa54]

but is an ARG/RAF or a BP better? what are the relevant differences, movement aside

Bp Is Better... You can see from crown guard,and recessed sel...

 

[Timmer]

Hmmm - is it though...for me, I like having the gen spec foundation to franken that one gets with the ARF/RAF Sillian.
But I admit - I do prefer the CGs on the BPs.

 

[wubsub]

Hmmm - is it though...for me, I like having the gen spec foundation to franken that one gets with the ARF/RAF Sillian.
But I admit - I do prefer the CGs on the BPs.

there are some raf/arf with pretty good cgs, better than BP imo.. just got this one.. sorry for the off topic