Still waiting on QC for my pair... sigh!!!
Right from the second post.Who did you guys order from?
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
Still calling dibs againFinally. Approved ofc.
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Still calling dibs again![]()
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.
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Maybe I'm making a fool of myself but the Explorer shouldn't have such aggressive chamfers right?
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.Maybe I'm making a fool of myself but the Explorer shouldn't have such aggressive chamfers right?