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BP Re-Releases 5-Digit Submariners with VR3135
- Thread starter mclarendude
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Yup right here a couple pages back:
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.
johnchpark
Active Member
My BP 16610LV.
- Deep Crystal
- VS 3135 with VR calendar plate and datewheel to make it align to the BP dial date window. But i have certain dates that only flip halfway at 12’ and fully flips at 3’ so i’ll need to eventually open it back up and inspect.
- Aliexpress hands to match the correct hands for this model.
- ARF bezel insert.
- edges of bracelet filed and repolished to be less sharp and more comfortable. Bracelet and sides rebrushed.
- New gaskets everywhere. Stock BP gaskets were no good, and i think the crown came without any gaskets inside so i had to redo all of those to water proof it.
- New movement mount to fit 3135 into the case. It had originally come with double sided tape on the sides of the movement to keep it stable inside the case. The case seems to be made for 2836, so its not a perfect fit for the 3135.
With all of the mods, it wouldve been cheaper just to get an ARF 16610LV lol.
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Yeah. Like we say. If you want to keep it stock, BP is the best OOTB for the price.
My BP 16610LV.
- Deep Crystal
- VS 3135 with VR calendar plate and datewheel to make it align to the BP dial date window. But i have certain dates that only flip halfway at 12’ and fully flips at 3’ so i’ll need to eventually open it back up and inspect.
- Aliexpress hands to match the correct hands for this model.
- ARF bezel insert.
- edges of bracelet filed and repolished to be less sharp and more comfortable. Bracelet and sides rebrushed.
- New gaskets everywhere. Stock BP gaskets were no good, and i think the crown came without any gaskets inside so i had to redo all of those to water proof it.
- New movement mount to fit 3135 into the case. It had originally come with double sided tape on the sides of the movement to keep it stable inside the case. The case seems to be made for 2836, so its not a perfect fit for the 3135.
With all of the mods, it wouldve been cheaper just to get an ARF 16610LV lol.
But if you're willing to mod it, put in grease work, replace with gen, RAF is a better base.
Looks good though, enjoy it.
Awesome work, looks very good!
My BP 16610LV.
- Deep Crystal
- VS 3135 with VR calendar plate and datewheel to make it align to the BP dial date window. But i have certain dates that only flip halfway at 12’ and fully flips at 3’ so i’ll need to eventually open it back up and inspect.
- Aliexpress hands to match the correct hands for this model.
- ARF bezel insert.
- edges of bracelet filed and repolished to be less sharp and more comfortable. Bracelet and sides rebrushed.
- New gaskets everywhere. Stock BP gaskets were no good, and i think the crown came without any gaskets inside so i had to redo all of those to water proof it.
- New movement mount to fit 3135 into the case. It had originally come with double sided tape on the sides of the movement to keep it stable inside the case. The case seems to be made for 2836, so its not a perfect fit for the 3135.
With all of the mods, it wouldve been cheaper just to get an ARF 16610LV lol.
Any chance to share the AliX link where to find hours Hands, i bought a couples from two different vendors, they are good but the lume doesn't match the Dial Marker...
Thanks!
johnchpark
Active Member
I tried to go back and find the link but the item and store are no longer available on Aliex for some reason now.
I just remember it was like +$50.
I went through and looked through all the listings for hands, asked sellers to send me actual photos, etc. I got pretty lucky to find it I think