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BP realeses 2006 version of Explorer II
- Thread starter Mr.Swackhammer
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Right from the second post.
Thanks for sharing, also read it within the TDs section.
26 JAN 2025 - BP Factory Explorer II 16570 VR3186 New Release @ Trusty Time!
BP Factory New Release @ Trusty Time! BP Factory has just released their Explorer II 16570 based on the 2006 version with rehaut engravings and etched crown on the crystal, and now with the VR3186 movement. Get yours today at Trusty Time...forum.replica-watch.info
Waited so long for the rep QC photos I ended up buying a gen. Will compare whenever it comes in.
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Still calling dibs againFinally. Approved ofc.
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Still calling dibs again
I’ll have a polar that I’ll put up after I see if it can take gen parts
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Count me inI’ll have a polar that I’ll put up after I see if it can take gen parts
For your modding inspiration, here is a bp 16570 (although 2836-2 version, which appears to share a sinilar case to the vr3186 version) that was modded and superfrankened.
Build specs
- BP 16570 explorer ii watch (2836-2 version)
- Gen polar dial
- Gen hands
- Gen date disc
- Gen bezel
- Replica 604 crown
- VR3186 movement
- Swiss 5330 tube
- Replica 25 295c crystal with LEC and better clarity
Mods
- Opening up the crownguards internally.
- Regulating the movement.
- Polished-off the rehaut engravings and rebrushed the rehaut.
- Custom movement ring to fix the vr3186 movement in place.
- Completely softened the the lugs and all edges.
Build specs
- BP 16570 explorer ii watch (2836-2 version)
- Gen polar dial
- Gen hands
- Gen date disc
- Gen bezel
- Replica 604 crown
- VR3186 movement
- Swiss 5330 tube
- Replica 25 295c crystal with LEC and better clarity
Mods
- Opening up the crownguards internally.
- Regulating the movement.
- Polished-off the rehaut engravings and rebrushed the rehaut.
- Custom movement ring to fix the vr3186 movement in place.
- Completely softened the the lugs and all edges.
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For your modding inspiration, here is a bp 16570 (although 2836-2 version, which appears to share a sinilar case to the vr3186 version) that was modded and superfrankened.
Build specs
- BP 16570 explorer ii watch (2836-2 version)
- Gen polar dial
- Gen hands
- Gen date disc
- Gen bezel
- Replica 604 crown
- VR3186 movement
- Swiss 5330 tube
- Replica 25 295c crystal with LEC and better clarity
Mods
- Opening up the crownguards internally.
- Regulating the movement.
- Polished-off the rehaut engravings and rebrushed the rehaut.
- Custom movement ring to fix the vr3186 movement in place.
- Completely softened the the lugs and all edges.
Good work here buddy
Yep, totally wrong here.
Cg’s, lugs, and bezel are things that i always fixed at least on these
Unfortunally these BP are like this from years ago.
In the past the BP version was more accurate: here a pictures of the old BP on the left e the actual batch on the right. You can see easily the CG’s, lugs, the bezel numbers (the “8” for example), that was better on the old version. But the best 16570 still the old good Noob. Quite rare to find those days.
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That is true. Though you can find many examples of gens that have been polished where the chamfers were made wider. This is done to eliminate nicks and gouges.
Here is an original unpolished 16710 from 1990, which is the exact same case used for the 16570.
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Very excited about these, just placed an order!
Not perfect however, like others have mentioned, there doesn't seem to be alot of consistency amongst the gen 16570. Many of them have suffered some pretty bad polishing jobs over the years and frequently have some strange lugs/ crownguards. Since it is an entry level watch in the Rolex catalog, they seem to have changed hands alot and often end up with less then qualified "jewelers" who think they know how to properly refinish these.
Also, there was many variations out there in terms of dials, bracelets (sel's), cases (bracelets)- I feel this makes the flaws/ inconsistencies less noticeable to the average (normal) person. That excludes all of us
Not perfect however, like others have mentioned, there doesn't seem to be alot of consistency amongst the gen 16570. Many of them have suffered some pretty bad polishing jobs over the years and frequently have some strange lugs/ crownguards. Since it is an entry level watch in the Rolex catalog, they seem to have changed hands alot and often end up with less then qualified "jewelers" who think they know how to properly refinish these.
Also, there was many variations out there in terms of dials, bracelets (sel's), cases (bracelets)- I feel this makes the flaws/ inconsistencies less noticeable to the average (normal) person. That excludes all of us
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Here we go. Gonna see if I can fit gen parts
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