The insert font is a bit fat. I've been happy swapping it for one from WSO and it fit just fine.
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BP Seadweller.. Best SD available Period
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Your gen is unmatched, I like the snow white hands!
BP made a good job though
Thanks, honestly BP is really good I just the other day looked at the pics on the previous page and thought who the hell buys the gen of this. You get a lot more for going gen with 6 digits than with 5 digits I think. But yeah I bought the gen I reminded myself.
I once had a BP based triple six franken with nice patina and all but at that time I sold it as I did not have any gens than and thought that it may attract too much attention with the right crowd.
Your's looks fantastic.
The 5 digit SD really is a special watch and mostly owned by watch nerds only
On a positive side its also one of the more affordable models in gen mostly the latest Luminova versions. If you venture into the tritium and triple six side of things than it will start to get much more expensive.
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Found a pic of the BP based triple six franken I had.
Deem it was good ideally I would like to have that on in gen that would be awesome tritium patina, matte dial
Deem it was good ideally I would like to have that on in gen that would be awesome tritium patina, matte dial
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Agree, these vintage models are absolutely awesome. You need a fortune to buy in gen. Fortunately, sometimes they appear in M2M. I pulled the trigger on this beautiful 1665 build. Thanks to @Nur-UhrFound a pic of the BP based triple six franken I had.
Deem it was good ideally I would like to have that on in gen that would be awesome tritium patina, matte dial
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Agree, these vintage models are absolutely awesome. You need a fortune to buy in gen. Fortunately, sometimes they appear in M2M. I pulled the trigger on this beautiful 1665 build. Thanks to @Nur-Uhr
Deem thats a nice one thats something I would really wan't in gen and a rep would do also. These older references say a lot about the wearer too.
I've exchanged couple of messages with pompompurin as he's able to build you one on request ie a double red SD. Noticed one of his reserved sales for red sub and contacted him. But unfortunately due to plexi and as he has no pressure tester he's not able to make these waterproof.
I’m in love with SD, it’s one of my favorite watches… This is my oldy one and will never sell it
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Does anyone know if the dial for the SA3135 version of the BP Sea Dweller has the proper 3135 dial feet config?
I would assume they're proper because it has feet, it isn't stuck on with dial dots or glue.
It does. I have changed all of mine to VR3135's with no issue.
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Thanks! I upgraded my ETA SD to a VR3135, but had to stick the dial on. Trying to figure out if I can source a BP 3135 dial.
Sadly the ETA feet are not the same as 3135. If you get a BP 3135 it will be a straight swap.
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Yes it know. I had to remove the dial feel and stick the dial to the movement. I’m trying to find a way to get a 3135 SD dial without spending over $1000 for a gen dial.
Just received a new 3135 BP SD and as always it's great on the wrist, all nice and overall good looking.
I already got a VS3135, gen tube + crown and looking for one of those WSO inserts as they look quite fine (BP is too bold IMO). Also looking for new hands has BPs are greener than dial indexes.
Mr BP I now have a question for you : what's with the fat crown guards ? The older ETA series had thinner/better shape did'nt they ?
I already got a VS3135, gen tube + crown and looking for one of those WSO inserts as they look quite fine (BP is too bold IMO). Also looking for new hands has BPs are greener than dial indexes.
Mr BP I now have a question for you : what's with the fat crown guards ? The older ETA series had thinner/better shape did'nt they ?
I’m seriously considering the BP Polipetto, does it matter clone or 2836 if I’m going to swap movement? Interested in the bezel and hands you choose. I heard ginault bracelet is a good upgrade. Gen insert is $425Just received a new 3135 BP SD and as always it's great on the wrist, all nice and overall good looking.
I already got a VS3135, gen tube + crown and looking for one of those WSO inserts as they look quite fine (BP is too bold IMO). Also looking for new hands has BPs are greener than dial indexes.
Mr BP I now have a question for you : what's with the fat crown guards ? The older ETA series had thinner/better shape did'nt they ?
What hands?Finally got new hands for my BP SD. Now it has VR3135 and new hands. Love this watch. Maybe look into a gen crown at some point.
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Got some from eBay from WSO. Lume is absolute trash. Waiting on a set from AliExp. We will see if they get delivered. An insert I ordered from them didn’t even attempt before they returned to sender.