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BP realeses 2006 version of Explorer II
- Thread starter Mr.Swackhammer
- Start date
- 2/11/12
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I don't know what Bivintage is. Please tell me!
Pretty much one of the only makers of decently priced Viet cases.
Send me a pm and I’ll give you their WhatsApp.
Prices are cheaper direct vs ebay
- 2/11/12
- 1,309
- 1,453
- 113
- 2/11/12
- 1,309
- 1,453
- 113
I'm trying
I got the QC for another watch I ordered, but haven’t gotten the Exps yet
Date mag too much
bezel so-so
crown guards need trimming
lugs too thick
case probably too thick like the BP16710
Dial- Swiss Made not perfect
Cost was $350 with shipping
Bi Vintage case- bezel so-so, cgs need shaping, case is thinner, drilled lugholes
gen dial and hands
VR3186- first one bit the dust, second one ok
rafflesdials bracelet with old style end links, short clasp
cost was $1400
- 28/5/19
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- 2/11/12
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I ordered 1 for myself as well.
Going to disassemble the whole thing and see if it could be a base for other GMTs.
Going to disassemble the whole thing and see if it could be a base for other GMTs.
- 25/9/22
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- 2/11/12
- 1,309
- 1,453
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Case needs a little Ozempic, and CGs need some shaping.
For $350 ain’t half bad for the sum of parts
For $350 ain’t half bad for the sum of parts
- 2/11/12
- 1,309
- 1,453
- 113
- 2/11/12
- 1,309
- 1,453
- 113
I'd wear that as is, but I'd wear anything from that era...
- 2/11/12
- 1,309
- 1,453
- 113
I’m getting a polar. If it’s 1/2 way decent I’ll use the base and drop in my Franken polar guts (assuming the rehaut opening is the correct size)
Its such an old model, unless someone had the gen side by side, you'd never know (which is probs 1 in 1 million) - wear with confidence, BPF really does come out with some budget bangers. This and the EXP1 39mm are staples from BPF.
Photos are up on trusty:
Polar:
Black:
This is on my list of "gens I'm considering" and I was thinking about getting a franken to test drive it first. But probably will save some $$$ and go with this for now. Seems plenty good enough to test drive the feel.
Polar:
ROLEXP2057A - Explorer II 16570 SS/SS White BPF VR3186 CHS [ROLEXP2057A] - $348.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop
Trusty Time Watch ROLEXP2057A - Explorer II 16570 SS/SS White BPF VR3186 CHS [ROLEXP2057A] - BP Factory Explorer II 16570 with VR3186 CHS Movement MOVEMENT: Asia Clone VR3186 Automatic GMT movement with decorated bridges & rotor with correct hand stack (Hour Hand Adjustable) - Functions 1:1 like...
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Black:
ROLEXP2057B - Explorer II 16570 SS/SS Black BPF VR3186 CHS [ROLEXP2057B] - $348.00 : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop
Trusty Time Watch ROLEXP2057B - Explorer II 16570 SS/SS Black BPF VR3186 CHS [ROLEXP2057B] - BP Factory Explorer II 16570 with VR3186 CHS Movement Neo Vintage MOVEMENT: Asia Clone VR3186 Automatic GMT movement with decorated bridges & rotor with correct hand stack (Hour Hand Adjustable) -...
trustytime88.io
This is on my list of "gens I'm considering" and I was thinking about getting a franken to test drive it first. But probably will save some $$$ and go with this for now. Seems plenty good enough to test drive the feel.