BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135

[Karbon74]

For the case, would you try buffing using a wool bit dremel and dialux for gold?

 

[Branis]

Wool bits were on my Dremel, but no dialux yet. Did you achieve good results with it?

 

[Karbon74]

Wool bits were on my Dremel, but no dialux yet. Did you achieve good results with it?

Just a random suggestion, never tried on watches but worked well on plated jewelry

 

[Branis]

Tried the dialux. Still no change on the case's gold plating color:




This is no complaint. It's rather a proof for durability of BPs gold plating. Would be great of course if they could match gen 18c yellow gold tone exactly.
It's also a proof that bracelet and crown are of different plating color.

However Dialux is perfect!
My gen gold bezel looks like new again

 

[Dizzy]

The PVD plating on the BPs is very tough. I did a 16603 build and removed the plating off a BP clasp. It took me a while to get it all off. But then again it is PVD titanium nitride and not actual gold.

 

[Dizzy]

Guys can anyone tell me what’s the best crystal replacement for a BP 16610LV? And if it’s needed?

Clarke's single side AR crystal for sub date 16610. Although I did just receive a BP16610 and the crystal is very good with single side AR underneath. The 16613 I got a few months ago didn't have a crystal this good.

 

[Casing23]

The BP is definitely a good grab as well. I have a BP LN that I use a lot.

How thick is it? 14mm or is it closer to gen?

 

[Geonor]

How thick is it? 14mm or is it closer to gen?

 

[Kielxx]

Did you change caseback mine is almost 13,5

 

[Casing23]

Thanks for the input . It's definitely making me lean toward this option instead of going for the pricier ARF/RAF models. Sometimes the balance between quality and price makes all the difference. I’m seriously considering it now! are there any obvious weak points with this watch like the handset, clasp, or anything else? Appreciate any insights!

 

[Casing23]

Did you change caseback mine is almost 13,5

So 13,5mm or 12,8mm ?

 

[Kielxx]

So 13,5mm or 12,8mm ?

I’ve tighten up case back it’s 13 mm now so I guess you can get +-2mm depends on batch

 

[Geonor]

I’ve tighten up case back it’s 13 mm now so I guess you can get +-2mm depends on batch

It's pretty stock. All I've done is swapped all the gaskets but that shouldn't have anything to say. I do however tighten my cases down tightly with a proper tool.

 

[munichman]

The BP is definitely a good grab as well. I have a BP LN that I use a lot.

I am also on a lookout for a LV Flat For and was going for the BP too.
BUT looking at the BP I just saw that it has a Rehaut, which the Gens do not have.
Sub 16610LV Re SS/SS Black BPF VR3135
Mayb there are different versions of the BP Flat For LV?

The ARF is correct in that regard.
Submariner 16610 LV Green 904L Steel ARF1:1 Best Edition on SS Bracelet SH3135 V2

 

[Geonor]

I am also on a lookout for a LV Flat For and was going for the BP too.
BUT looking at the BP I just saw that it has a Rehaut, which the Gens do not have.
Sub 16610LV Re SS/SS Black BPF VR3135
Mayb there are different versions of the BP Flat For LV?

The ARF is correct in that regard.
Submariner 16610 LV Green 904L Steel ARF1:1 Best Edition on SS Bracelet SH3135 V2

I have the RAF LV but it's without the flat 4

 

[mclarendude]

Finally caved in and got a 16610LN and a 16600.

 

[Kielxx]

Finally caved in and got a 16610LN and a 16600.

Same combo here

 

[Kielxx]

 

[Xcalm]

[Followed]

My BPF 16610LN has been shipped.

 

[Dizzy]

I have finally received my 16613lb from Trusty after 3 months. The overall look is good.

My biggest problem is the bezel. It has about 1mm air to the case. And can be pushed down like a spring - then bounces back like a trampoline. Am I the only one with this problem? How can this be remedied?

I removed the retaining ring and sanded it down a little to make it sit lower. This will pull the bezel down lower to the case.