BP Sea-Dweller 16600 re-release with VR3135

[Reaps]

thanks for the suggestions on sand pebble screw and nuts
I do usually wear a watch where ever I go after receiving it, just try to make it a little bit aged considering 16600 is long discontinued and shouldn't be spanking new

I have a solution

Send me the watch, I will wear it roughly, I'll send it back in a year and itll look beat up

 

[Engelmatch]

Is the thickness of the case close to gen ?

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Is the thickness of the case close to gen ?

Yes

 

[AvgReptimeUser]

Hey all! First time poster

I have the latest variation the BP SD and it’s been my daily beater now. Love it to bits!

So much I want to upgrade it - I am getting it waterproofed and just bought a gen insert off eBay. Does anyone know if it will fit? Does it need sanding?

If anyone has any other tips to upgrade (might get sides of the bracelet polished) please let me know!

Thanks in advance Gents

 

[AvgReptimeUser]

Just got it today! Now still compiling parts and going to send off to @Solution6 for him to work his Frankenwizardry! I feel like 2025 will be my year of the mod and Franken

Only thing I hate is the clasp. I’m hoping gen is a bit more robust?

Hey! Did you also get a gen inserted in? What other mods did you get? I have a gen insert on the way and looking for some nice upgrades as this has been my daily wearer for the last months

 

[RepPossessed]

I’m still hoping the SD4000 makes a comeback

 

[bowtiefanatc]

I’m still hoping the SD4000 makes a comeback

Supposedly it exists in the archives of China…haven’t seen proof yet but heard a rumor

 

[AvgReptimeUser]

For those interested I bought a Franken with the old BP case, gen bezel and dial, and AR xtal.

I snapped a pic of it next to the ‘new’ BP Seadweller, and my conclusion - upgrading the xtal would be the best upgrade from stock!

Sold the ‘new’ one - already missing it haha. Weird hobby we have.

 

[Michaelh]

For those interested I bought a Franken with the old BP case, gen bezel and dial, and AR xtal.

I snapped a pic of it next to the ‘new’ BP Seadweller, and my conclusion - upgrading the xtal would be the best upgrade from stock!

Sold the ‘new’ one - already missing it haha. Weird hobby we have.

The one on the right is 7 days fast!!!

 

[oh_chesteroni]

Are there any crystal upgrade options available for the new BP 16600? Does it accept gen crystal or gen clone crystals?

I perceive the crystal that it comes with to be slightly too tall and wouldn’t mind shaving some height from it with a new/different and more gen-like crystal.

 

[bowtiefanatc]

It does not take gen without a lot of work.

I would recommend just removing it and sending it to be coated.