BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

[Yellowsubmarine]

So tempted for one of these but I don’t know if I can pull it off.

 

[xray7]

So tempted for one of these but I don’t know if I can pull it off.

You can if you believe you can.

 

[Reaps]

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So tempted for one of these but I don’t know if I can pull it off.

It's easier to pull if you wear alot of sleeved shirts and stuff. If you're a short sleeved guy then be ready to be loud and proud if you wear this lmao

 

[Kerbus]

Hang out in high end,exclusive locales and it will look fine right among the gens you might encounter. I do it with my WM9 all the time

 

[Reaps]

@johnlogan no thanks to you I purchased the full gold BP blue dial today!!!!

 

[johnlogan]

@johnlogan no thanks to you I purchased the full gold BP blue dial today!!!!

Once on the wrist , my friend , your smile will be ear to ear baby! Summer watch secured. White shorts, white t-shirt , disco powder in pocket, sunglasses on, rockstar stubble , wavy beach hair, BP all gold sparking and cold corona in hand.

 

[xray7]

Once on the wrist , my friend , your smile will be ear to ear baby! Summer watch secured. White shorts, white t-shirt , disco powder in pocket, sunglasses on, rockstar stubble , wavy beach hair, BP all gold sparking and cold corona in hand.

By disco powder, you mean baby powder for traction on the dance floor, clearly.

 

[johnlogan]

By disco powder, you mean baby powder for traction on the dance floor, clearly.

Absolutely , those dance floor can be treacherous. Traction is key. A nasty spill might damage the BP or create hairlines.

 

[wubsub]

for some reason when i see this watch come up @johnlogan i always think of a lambo countach, tropical shirt and blue monday blasting from the speakers

 

[johnchpark]

I bought two 16610's from BP lately and have modded both. Here was my experience:

The cases seem to be direct from their previous versions, and maybe even their 2824/2836 line. I say this because there is a quite substantial gap between 3135 movement and the case.

On my first 16610LN, the watch came with a plastic ring around the movement to secure it.

But on my second 16610LV (which i ordered 10 months afterwards) , there were no rings and instead, BP just put some foam tape on the sides of the movement, which did nothing. So definitely there is batch variation in quality at BP.
Even with case screws, the issue is that without a proper fit/secure in the case, how the movement is secured down affects the stem position and thereby the movement. What I mean is, if the case mount screws are tightened with the movement not aligned, it causes the stem to bend and push against something else in the movement. In my case, this reduced the amplitude and raised the beat error.

Furthermore both movements were FILTHY straight from the factory. Fingerprints, dirt and debris everywhere. Ended up taking the whole VR3135 apart and cleaning it and re-oiling. But in the process, I broke the shock absorber spring. I bought several, but Shanghai VR3135 uses a slightly larger KIF spring than old VR, VS, and gen, so none of them fit. Ended up having to just buy a whole new VS3135 and swap movements.

To secure the movement, I used a 0.3~0.4mm thick crystal gasket to shove between the movement and the case, which prevents it from shaking around. No stress on the stem either. Resulted in equal time-grapher readings in/out of the case.

Anyways, BP is good for the price, but seems like big batch variations

 

[Kerbus]

Eek! That’s not exactly good to know

i was thinking of getting one in a few months. I hope the batches are better then.

 

[Reaps]

Eek! That’s not exactly good to know

i was thinking of getting one in a few months. I hope the batches are better then.

I just held my order for the BP 16618 and switched to a Clean 6 digit two tone....

@johnchpark Thank you for the info

 

[muiramas]

I bought two 16610's from BP lately and have modded both. Here was my experience:

The cases seem to be direct from their previous versions, and maybe even their 2824/2836 line. I say this because there is a quite substantial gap between 3135 movement and the case.

On my first 16610LN, the watch came with a plastic ring around the movement to secure it.

But on my second 16610LV (which i ordered 10 months afterwards) , there were no rings and instead, BP just put some foam tape on the sides of the movement, which did nothing. So definitely there is batch variation in quality at BP.
Even with case screws, the issue is that without a proper fit/secure in the case, how the movement is secured down affects the stem position and thereby the movement. What I mean is, if the case mount screws are tightened with the movement not aligned, it causes the stem to bend and push against something else in the movement. In my case, this reduced the amplitude and raised the beat error.

Furthermore both movements were FILTHY straight from the factory. Fingerprints, dirt and debris everywhere. Ended up taking the whole VR3135 apart and cleaning it and re-oiling. But in the process, I broke the shock absorber spring. I bought several, but Shanghai VR3135 uses a slightly larger KIF spring than old VR, VS, and gen, so none of them fit. Ended up having to just buy a whole new VS3135 and swap movements.

To secure the movement, I used a 0.3~0.4mm thick crystal gasket to shove between the movement and the case, which prevents it from shaking around. No stress on the stem either. Resulted in equal time-grapher readings in/out of the case.

Anyways, BP is good for the price, but seems like big batch variations

Was this from a RWI TD? There’s been a few duds in this thread, but they seem to be old stock from non TD’s.

 

[xray7]

I bought two 16610's from BP lately and have modded both. Here was my experience:

The cases seem to be direct from their previous versions, and maybe even their 2824/2836 line. I say this because there is a quite substantial gap between 3135 movement and the case.

On my first 16610LN, the watch came with a plastic ring around the movement to secure it.

But on my second 16610LV (which i ordered 10 months afterwards) , there were no rings and instead, BP just put some foam tape on the sides of the movement, which did nothing. So definitely there is batch variation in quality at BP.
Even with case screws, the issue is that without a proper fit/secure in the case, how the movement is secured down affects the stem position and thereby the movement. What I mean is, if the case mount screws are tightened with the movement not aligned, it causes the stem to bend and push against something else in the movement. In my case, this reduced the amplitude and raised the beat error.

Furthermore both movements were FILTHY straight from the factory. Fingerprints, dirt and debris everywhere. Ended up taking the whole VR3135 apart and cleaning it and re-oiling. But in the process, I broke the shock absorber spring. I bought several, but Shanghai VR3135 uses a slightly larger KIF spring than old VR, VS, and gen, so none of them fit. Ended up having to just buy a whole new VS3135 and swap movements.

To secure the movement, I used a 0.3~0.4mm thick crystal gasket to shove between the movement and the case, which prevents it from shaking around. No stress on the stem either. Resulted in equal time-grapher readings in/out of the case.

Anyways, BP is good for the price, but seems like big batch variations

Excellent info, thank you for sharing a comprehensive write up. Also interested to hear which TD (if it was a TD) supplied this. If I just wanted the case I’d buy off DHGate.

I’m waiting on QC pics from Trusty for a 16613LB, because I like the gold and blue and nobody else does it… would any of what you’ve described have any giveaways for me to look for on a QC image?

I’ve got a couple of VS3135s in transit which could be a swap in but I’d really hoped to leave this watch stock, as once you’re in and adjusting one part or assembly you may want to do more, and it isn’t a technically excellent base from which to build a gen laden Franken…

 

[Porkroll]

I believe it’s safe to say here, because Nick is a member and a trusted watch smith/modder here. So his watchstore via Telegram contact.

Can you PM me Nick's Telegram information please? Or if someone else has it, please pass along. I want to order one as a Bday present for my brother, who is turning 40 on July 29th. Or if someone has one they would like to sell, please PM me.

 

[xray7]

Can you PM me Nick's Telegram information please? Or if someone else has it, please pass along. I want to order one as a Bday present for my brother, who is turning 40 on July 29th. Or if someone has one they would like to sell, please PM me.

I’m awaiting QC pics at present for a 16613LB coming stock from Trusty, 10 days have passed so far, so it’s possible I’m going to be at the point of QC and getting it sent out any day. If you don’t find another option, let me know and we can see what can be worked through.

 

[Reaps]

Can you PM me Nick's Telegram information please? Or if someone else has it, please pass along. I want to order one as a Bday present for my brother, who is turning 40 on July 29th. Or if someone has one they would like to sell, please PM me.

Stick to the TDs here. If it's the "Nick" I think he's talking about then that certain Nick is banned from both RWI and RepTime for a good reason.

 

[johnlogan]

 

[Mr_B]

Hoping for a no date

 

[Waspy]

Absolutely love it. May I ask which TD you used?