BP Released whole line of DG3804 CHS GMTs - cheap!

[KJ2020]

Is this Tigerauge/Clint Eastwood part of the same batch from BP?
I have not seen it on any other site.
Do these have the thick caseback like the 1670 eviewed by KJ2020?

Befuddled brain needs help ....

That's an old listing bro, long out of production. Shame because those were awesome watches. I was lucky enough to grab one with a serti dial m2m. And no the case is not thick, it's pretty close to gen.

https://www.repgeek.com/rolex/300302-rolex-gmt-16713-tt-serti.html

 

[KJ2020]

Looks to me like trusty took all of these down, except for the Explorer IIs. I have a BP with the CHS "clone" movement and had the same issue as everyone else - it broke. Shame because the watch is really outstanding otherwise. Hinclimincli, can you share where you ordered the pepsi?

Is yours an ETA CHS or the new DG3804? Just curious but either way as was mentioned you can swap it for an ICHS movement

 

[KJ2020]

Hmm, wonder why Trusty took these down? If it was a movement recall the Explorers should have been pulled also. TSWatch (also NOT A TD!) still has them listed, I've emailed them about availability. If they can still get one I'm going to grab it, I can always switch it to ICHS if I have to.

https://www.ts-station.cn/mobile/products.php?CateId=740&Sort=3a&limit=100

 

[Seanwebb]

Well I guess I’ll find out what happens in a week, my BLNR is on its way right now.
I am not expecting much feedback from Andrew, who I just emailed, but we will see.
Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who could fit a replacement movement to this A2813 CHS?

 

[RiffRalf]

That's an old listing bro, long out of production. Shame because those were awesome watches. I was lucky enough to grab one with a serti dial m2m. And no the case is not thick, it's pretty close to gen.
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Thx pal. Would have been all over that had it been available. Good to hear that the case backs aren't fat.

 

[Seanwebb]

Well I guess I’ll find out what happens in a week, my BLNR is on its way right now.
I am not expecting much feedback from Andrew, who I just emailed, but we will see.
Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who could fit a replacement movement to this A2813 CHS?

I had a very fast response reassuring the first batch of movements were good , but the recent ones, were not. And that Andrew would help if there were any problems. I’ll keep you posted.

 

[Hinclimincli]

Is this Tigerauge/Clint Eastwood part of the same batch from BP?
I have not seen it on any other site.
Do these have the thick caseback like the 1670 eviewed by KJ2020?

Befuddled brain needs help ....

It's not even a BP and the movement is completely different (that's the old 2836 CHS, the time bomb). I'd stay away.

 

[KJ2020]

I had a very fast response reassuring the first batch of movements were good , but the recent ones, were not. And that Andrew would help if there were any problems. I’ll keep you posted.

Yikes I hope that means the whole batch was pulled. Andrew probably sent all his back. Wonder if other TDs did the same if they had any. Good thing is it's known so maybe it's fixed.

 

[thrillofhunt]

Mine is on the way to me.

 

[KJ2020]

Mine is on the way to me.

Very nice looking watch bro, I guess follow the rules for setting an ETA CHS? Til we find out something different. I'm going to tear one down as soon as I get one.
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[thrillofhunt]

Very nice looking watch bro, I guess follow the rules for setting an ETA CHS? Til we find out something different. I'm going to tear one down as soon as I get one.
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Yea I've had a few CHS over the years and didnt have any problems. I avoid quick setting the hour hand completely and has been problem free with all of them.

 

[Hinclimincli]

Yikes I hope that means the whole batch was pulled. Andrew probably sent all his back. Wonder if other TDs did the same if they had any. Good thing is it's known so maybe it's fixed.

I hope every dealer did the same. I ordered mine from Josh and he's usually a bit cheeky with this stuff. I might be getting one of the new lemons...

It's a shame, because a fully functional CHS would be an absolute game changer. In my opinion even more than any Submariner release, at the level of the 4130 clone.

 

[Flaskevin]

Damn! I would have liked to have an ICHS movement in the BP 1675 (which in fact would have been the correct hand stack for the gen 1675 (GMT hand at the bottom)). The BP 1675 is a lot slimmer than the cartel 1675 (15mm).

 

[KJ2020]

Damn! I would have liked to have an ICHS movement in the BP 1675 (which in fact would have been the correct hand stack for the gen 1675 (GMT hand at the bottom)). The BP 1675 is a lot slimmer than the cartel 1675 (15mm).

You can always do a movement swap to a regular DG3804. About $40 and $20 for new hands. I'm interested in what type of movement holder these have, I despise the plastic ones often found on DG2813s. BTW a DG2813 will take an ETA movement holder just fine, I usually swap mine out.

 

[Hinclimincli]

Damn! I would have liked to have an ICHS movement in the BP 1675 (which in fact would have been the correct hand stack for the gen 1675 (GMT hand at the bottom)). The BP 1675 is a lot slimmer than the cartel 1675 (15mm).

Hang on, but you can surely buy one of these 1675 and swap the movement, right? Getting a set of hands for a regular 2813 gmt (3804B) should not be a problem.

 

[RiffRalf]

Mine is on the way to me.

Nice. I really like those older 16710s better with the - relatively- larger dials, thinner bezels, smaller indices and more elegant cases.

 

[mujidominic]

This is a great step from the usual expensive 3186 reps. Just ordered the batman and explorer II, can't wait to see how they are in real life.

 

[muiramas]

My BP GMT. ICHS = no problems and no worries.

The bracelet and clasp need 30 / 40 minutes of very delicate love with a dremel and some felt, gentle abrasives which makes them silky smooth.

 

[davealum]

Mine came in a couple days ago, the bracelet was crummy. I swapped it out for a different oyster I had laying around. I ordered a raffles jubilee to put it on. The insert also wasn’t seated properly, I was able to pry it off with my fingers. So I sanded it down and stuck it back in with some jewelers adhesive and it’s way better now, to me.

 

[Hinclimincli]

I'm still amazed at the crystal on the 16710 model, really impressed. The 1675 is not that good, but they absolutely nailed it on this one. I've got mine shipped already, will post pics too when I have it.