BP Seadweller.. Best SD available Period

[d4m.test]

Can you show us please

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Here we go, from my QC pics:

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[pippo]

Have any of you guys had the chance to see a gen SD in person ? I'm wondering if the gen crystal is worth the trouble. What concerns me the most is the sharp edge of the BPSD crystal and the height of course.

I'd appreciate any input on this!

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You can check here the crystal profile.
The bevel is significantly different and clarity too I suppose.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/16600-crystal-no-lec-very-used-gen-maybe.396190/

The only downside is the cost: modding the case and sourcing a gen crystal in good condition is not a cheap upgrade.

 

[Maron]

Have any of you guys had the chance to see a gen SD in person ? I'm wondering if the gen crystal is worth the trouble. What concerns me the most is the sharp edge of the BPSD crystal and the height of course.

I'd appreciate any input on this!

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adrian says the genuine crystal is really nice, but whether or not it's worth an extrea $300 USD is subjective. @Thrasher can comment, but I belive he told me he wasn't confident that it was worth it to him.

I have to say the WSO crystal on mine was a huge improvement over the stock BP crystal, but I guess the chamfer is different to the rolex chamfer. I can't say it bothers me. And no I have not seen one in person.

 

[d4m.test]

Here we go, from my QC pics:

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And this is a pic that I've shoot now...fun that seems different from QC pic

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[Spatiumtemporis]

adrian says the genuine crystal is really nice, but whether or not it's worth an extrea $300 USD is subjective. @Thrasher can comment, but I belive he told me he wasn't confident that it was worth it to him.

I have to say the WSO crystal on mine was a huge improvement over the stock BP crystal, but I guess the chamfer is different to the rolex chamfer. I can't say it bothers me. And no I have not seen one in person.

Thanks Maron.

I was hoping maybe the newer bps have an improved crystal. That's why i asked. Really hard to find a gen sd and compare.

I wouldn't mind speding extra on a gen crystal as long as the bp is clearly wrong. But i remeber somebody hear said that the bp crystal is not as bad as they say. So i assumed maybe bp improved the crystal along the way.

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[Maron]

Thanks Maron.

I was hoping maybe the newer bps have an improved crystal. That's why i asked. Really hard to find a gen sd and compare.

I wouldn't mind speding extra on a gen crystal as long as the bp is clearly wrong. But i remeber somebody hear said that the bp crystal is not as bad as they say. So i assumed maybe bp improved the crystal along the way.

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I think @Thrasher said it has been improved from earlier. Mine had the milky chamfer. The wso is much nicer. Maybe Thrasher can't do a comparison between genuine, BP new, and wso.

Keep in mind you also need to have adrian modify the case to accept a genuine spec crystal

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[Spatiumtemporis]

I think @Thrasher said it has been improved from earlier. Mine had the milky chamfer. The wso is much nicer. Maybe Thrasher can't do a comparison between genuine, BP new, and wso.

Keep in mind you also need to have adrian modify the case to accept a genuine spec crystal

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I'm gonna try and do it myself. I have all the tools needed at work. @Thrasher help

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[svshawn]

I can verify mine does not have a milky chamfer and I was looking at my friends crystal height and the gen is lower. Clarity on my stock BPSD is great and really couldn’t justify the cost for a gen or wso replacement.

 

[pippo]

@Maron

WSO is a gen spec crystal, correct?

 

[pippo]

I can verify mine does not have a milky chamfer and I was looking at my friends crystal height and the gen is lower. Clarity on my stock BPSD is great and really couldn’t justify the cost for a gen or wso replacement.

My BPSD crystal is not good at all, typical lack of clarity of cheap sapphire crystals

 

[Spatiumtemporis]

I can verify mine does not have a milky chamfer and I was looking at my friends crystal height and the gen is lower. Clarity on my stock BPSD is great and really couldn’t justify the cost for a gen or wso replacement.

Thanks Shawn, mine doesn't have a milky edge as well. Actually the edge is pretry sharp and quite blingy. I also think the crystal sits too high though.

Can you post some pics with your buddy's gen crystal ? Does the gen have a sharp edge or is it rounded ? In the pics on hqmilton for ex. it seems the gen crystal has a slightly rounded edge.

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[svshawn]

There must be a variation then because we where holding mine and my friends side by side at it looked great.

 

[Spatiumtemporis]

My BPSD crystal is not good at all, typical lack of clarity of cheap sapphire crystals

Mine is pretty clear. So did bp improve the crystal along the way ?

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[pippo]

Mine is pretty clear. So did bp improve the crystal along the way ?

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Yes I guess so, unless we have different expectations

 

[svshawn]

Thanks Shawn, mine doesn't have a milky edge as well. Actually the edge is pretry sharp and quite blingy. I also think the crystal sits too high though.

Can you post some pics with your buddy's gen crystal ? Does the gen have a sharp edge or is it rounded ? In the pics on hqmilton for ex. it seems the gen crystal has a slightly rounded edge.

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Unfortunately he just left on business but I found a good pick on the net. When he gets back I’ll take a pick.
Gen

 

[Spatiumtemporis]

Unfortunately he just left on business but I found a good pick on the net. When he gets back I’ll take a pick.
Gen

Thanks. Make sure you take a closeup of the edge. That's what i'm most curious about.

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[pippo]

Now I am on the hunt for a better crystal too...I shouldn't read your posts here.
I am gonna buy a flat 2.5mm thick crystal from CousinsUk...just as a test drive

 

[jessemack]

Got my gen crystal for $250. Shoot me a PM and I?’ll forward the info if needed.


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[Ultra929]

And this is a pic that I've shoot now...fun that seems different from QC pic

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“Rolex Oyster” looks more centered than in QC. Text is certainly too small in newer versions.

 

[Thrasher]

This is probably the best most serious modders thread on the forum