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BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135
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Will the stock BP crown tube accept a gen crown? Or will I need a gen crown tube in order to make use of my gen crown?
watcherze
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Does it fit the BP 16610LV? Would love a pic if you have any - planning to order itYou can get a flat 4 from horlogear
(Green) Aluminum Bezel Insert for Rolex Submariner 16610LV
Introducing the Green Bezel Insert by Horlogear. Our insert has been created as an aftermarket replacement for your GENUINE 5-digit Submariner. This insert significantly differs in quality from similar products, as the custom design provides an amazing "Kermit" green hue while featuring the...horlogearusa.com
BP does not take gen spec inserts, you'd have to sand it down.
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watcherze
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Thank you. Ordering the BP LV regardless - will probably still order the bezel insert and try sanding it down - gonna make sure to share progress when it comes to it.
81 pages and no one says that the dial is not the right one for this series of 16610, the M series of 2008.
This dial was used on the last generation of 16610 in 2011, on the so-called “random serial” then on the 116610 from 2010 to 2016.
This dial was used on the last generation of 16610 in 2011, on the so-called “random serial” then on the 116610 from 2010 to 2016.
Shot in the dark here, taking it after a lot of deep reading without answers. Anyone know if the caseback of the BP is gen spec? I am trying to find a back that fits a gen midcase and several rep options I have tied did not work.
May i ask where you sourced the hands from and how the lume is matching?The pic in the post above yours (with blue insert) is a BP LV dial.
BP 16610 dials have long been top tier, sought after for Frankens or TC replacement dials.
Here's a couple 3135 LV shots before and after hands replacements.
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They are BP factory 16610 LN hands bro, sourced through a TD. Lume match is perfect.
Thanks so much, might go for that. As thats the biggest tell in my opinion.
Any other major flows beside that or only details?
More hilarious BP 5 digit randomness: QC photos with polished center links!?! does BP even make a 5 digit reference with polished center links?
I’ve never seen a BP polished center link bracelet. Tempted to GL this watch as is.
I’ve never seen a BP polished center link bracelet. Tempted to GL this watch as is.
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Ahhhhh leave it to BP to get you 80% of the way there and then strand you lol!
I got the same, but I knew it, in the Trusty Time description it says "Hollow Mid Links"More hilarious BP 5 digit randomness: QC photos with polished center links!?! does BP even make a 5 digit reference with polished center links?
I’ve never seen a BP polished center link bracelet. Tempted to GL this watch as is.
btw wasn't a big deal for my self, i have just bushed it with scotch brite...
Here some pics update, with brushed bracelet and insert changed, i used a Horlogear one, with a little patience (ten minutes) I managed to reduce enough bit to get it inside the bezel, following one of the many tips of the mythical @KJ2020
What I didn't understand even reading all the pages and if the hands are fine, but I don't mean the size but the color too..
What I didn't understand even reading all the pages and if the hands are fine, but I don't mean the size but the color too..
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Hahah so I’m not the only one! Damn I thought I had a BP parts bin frankenstein one of one, lol.
I wonder if the bracelet will fit my BP 16710 and vice versa. PCLs on the 16710 will be interesting to try… if it doesn’t fit, I guess I can break out the sanding blocks.
True, currently asking Elliot if he can source an extra handset from the LN before i order
If you don't like it you can easily brush the mid link, believe me (it was the first time for me) the polished part came off like a butter with scotch brite, you just have to be careful to make fairly straight and fast movements, maybe do some tests on a cheap bracelet before...