BP realeses 2006 version of Explorer II

[Beartooth]

Bivintage is $510 shipped without bezel

I don't know what Bivintage is. Please tell me!

 

[bowtiefanatc]

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

 

[Bawzion]

Let’s see some QC pics ASAP

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Let’s see some QC pics ASAP

Soon

 

[Got20Mate]

Let’s see some QC pics ASAP

I'm trying

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I'm trying

I got the QC for another watch I ordered, but haven’t gotten the Exps yet

 

[alligoat]

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

 

[RDRoss]

Just ordered one of each color... let's see which one stays...

Dibs.

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I ordered 1 for myself as well.

Going to disassemble the whole thing and see if it could be a base for other GMTs.

 

[Reaps]

 

[Karbon74]

This looks super nice

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Case needs a little Ozempic, and CGs need some shaping.

For $350 ain’t half bad for the sum of parts

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Rehaut engraved? Hard to tell

 

[Karbon74]

The magnification does not look so bad

 

[bowtiefanatc]

The magnification does not look so bad

Not terrible, but also easy swap with different crystal

 

[mclarendude]

I'd wear that as is, but I'd wear anything from that era...

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I'd wear that as is, but I'd wear anything from that era...

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)

 

[Bawzion]

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.

 

[Bawzion]

 

[atom]

Photos are up on trusty:


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 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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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.