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BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135
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Hey man... sorry, just take a few minutes to read my posts and @KJ2020 in this thread. It will save you a lot of frustration.
Basically, you need a crystal press and a special die to press the crystal and the retaining ring back on. I ended up buying a datejust rep bezel from eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/142894860301) and used it as a press die to set the retaining ring. The DJ bezel was a perfect fit after trying a few other options.
It looks like you also smashed the hytrel gasket (which fits inside the bezel) so you'll have to either get a replacement or use fishing line as an alternative.
The first thing you need to do is understand how this whole thing works and what are the bezel assembly parts.
This should help:
You need to do is separate the crystal, the plastic crystal gasket and the metal retaining ring from the bezel. You'll need a crystal press to do that. You then need to refit the crystal and gasket on the case and press the retaining ring to secure it on the case.
Also read these post here:
ROLEX 6-Digit Sub Bezel and Crystal Swap - DIY
ROLEX 6-Digit Sub Bezel and Crystal Swap - DIY Most rep 6-digit Sub bezels and crystals can be swapped around or replaced successfully. This post will describe and depict a lot of the steps along the way. There are some basic tools you should have before attempting these tasks, though some...forum.replica-watch.info
How to Repair VSF 126610 Submariner Bezel / Hytrel Ring - Long Term!
A little background: I recently picked up a VSF 126610LV Starbucks (M2M) whose bezel had roughly 0.5mm of vertical play (absolutely stunning and near perfect watch otherwise!). ~0.5mm of vertical play is not that terrible, but still fairly noticeable. The bezel rotation actually felt pretty...
Thanks a lot a man
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BP and GMF gold plating best in business
Well you only have BP as a choice now for these BP subs, they're great for the price but don't expect VSF level quality
BP subs has many non gen aspects, you can't fit gen dial or bezel in it without modification
Regards to gen, I think it's fine but the finer details such as print and crown guard shape, as well as bezel assembly is non gen spec, date font not quite there, etc
The 16613LB specifically the dial is a little too purple in some conditions but won't affect enjoyment tbh
Didn’t wear this for some time, OOT my believe it is still one of the best rep out there ratio price vs what you get
Didn’t wear this for some time, OOT my believe it is still one of the best rep out there ratio price vs what you get
Can’t agree more !
Please do write this up in the ROOTB thread when you have a moment, because I have to say, if that’s out of the box, it rocks.Didn’t wear this for some time, OOT my believe it is still one of the best rep out there ratio price vs what you get
Those are good all the way : OOTB to good base watch to mod, they get you the best of a rep pricewise.
My modded/franken BP 16613LN says Hi
My modded/franken BP 16613LN says Hi
Love it. Looks amazing. What mods were done?Those are good all the way : OOTB to good base watch to mod, they get you the best of a rep pricewise.
My modded/franken BP 16613LN says Hi
I adore this build.Those are good all the way : OOTB to good base watch to mod, they get you the best of a rep pricewise.
My modded/franken BP 16613LN says Hi
Howsoever depicted, on or off your wrist, every time I see it, I just stare for an extra little bit of time.
May I be so bold as to ask for build specs?
It's a 3135 BP of early 2024 batches.
Gen hands
Gen crystal
Gen insert
Case reworked by Tripdog
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Anyone else get weird timegrapher readings with their BP?
I have two and serviced them. They were fine when movements were out of case, but after casing them up, i get a lot of trace lines and erratic beat errors in various positions.
I suspect it is a fitting issue with the case clamps/mount where it’s causing the stem to bend or something else is rubbing on something, but havent been able to pin point the problem yet.
But definitely there is a bit of wiggle room between the movement and the mount, and BP seems to have just slapped some double sided tape.
I have two and serviced them. They were fine when movements were out of case, but after casing them up, i get a lot of trace lines and erratic beat errors in various positions.
I suspect it is a fitting issue with the case clamps/mount where it’s causing the stem to bend or something else is rubbing on something, but havent been able to pin point the problem yet.
But definitely there is a bit of wiggle room between the movement and the mount, and BP seems to have just slapped some double sided tape.
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If you’ll do nothing to a 16610LN, you may be happy with either ARF/RAF, or the cheaper BP.
If you want any gold, the only way short of custom on ARF/RAF is work up from the BPs.
You can also get the 5 digits with that absolutely awful rehaut engraving on those models ARF/RAF makes, if for some reason you’d actually want an engraved rehaut.
If you’re going to want to customise a 16610LN in ways which are not straight forward - that is to say, you can switch out the hands easily, the case can be reshaped, but if you go beyond that (eg, dial) you need ARF/RAF regardless, as by all accounts the BP‘s dimensions in the places where it counts are not sufficiently close to gen to allow drop in of gen spec components.
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Thanks for the detailed response. I’ll put an order with a TD tomorrow. Cheers mate
I have read this thread in it's entirety, it is full of a ton of great information - thank you to all of the members who have contributed. I have been eying a Kermit for a while, I do not plan on modifying the watch. The ARF on Jtime looks nice (with out rehault engraving). What would you chose, the BP or ARF 16610LV?
If i keep going back and forth as far as the LV factory, I am just getting a BP 16610LN
If i keep going back and forth as far as the LV factory, I am just getting a BP 16610LN
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ARF. I’ve had 2 of them. Had 1 BP Bluesy and it was fine. But to me the fit and finish of the ARF is superior.
I prefer the ARF as well, but my BP 16610LN was a watch I really loved.
Alot of members seem to really like the BP LN - was the one you enjoyed a new/current rendition or was it an older version?
It was the older version with the SH3135 which I swapped with a VR3135. From the looks of the current offering, it is not that far away from it. I bought mine pre-COVID.