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[bowtiefanatc]

About the dial there is no problem because i’ve one for 3135 as spare parts, my question is about the overall dimensions of the 3135 movement in the 2824 case So maybe i just need to shave down a bit internally the caseback

Yes, that’s all that I did to make it work perfect.

Hey mate, are they the standard hands you would find on an 116660? I have one with a VR3135 and it needs new hands.

They are maxi hands in green lume. Can’t really think of anything that I would use them on unless I did a fantasy model.

 

[SS72]

Yes, that’s all that I did to make it work perfect.



They are maxi hands in green lume. Can’t really think of anything that I would use them on unless I did a fantasy model.

Ah, of course. Forgot about the color. Thanks mate.

 

[wubsub]

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 ?

correct man, new BP case has fat CGS and bezel construction, non gen like. but from what i see the indices are better

 

[mrsullivan]

Quick update :
- I'll drop the WSO insert, the 5 at fifty has wrong shape on pictures. If anyone has one installed please post pics, but I'll probably will go for a gen one.

- Gen hands on the way

Once I get everything it'll go for a good case work (can't stand those CGs) and parts install. Can't wait !

 

[tribal]

Here some impressions, what you can do with it.
16660

 

[KushBandit]

Should be a 703 crown if I’m not mistaken. 704 is for Ceramic Subs

704 is interchangeable with 703. In fact, Rolex will swap the 703 for a 704 if the watch needs a new crown when serviced.

 

[Kalev007]

Here some impressions, what you can do with it.
16660

If you check couple of pages back I think this is the same watch I posted a pic of.

 

[mmax]

Playing with the bezel of my 3135 SD the inlay has come off. I found it was glued in. The whole bezel assembly is disappointing, especially the click sound is annoying. Cutting the click spring did not help either. Has anyone come up with a good mod yet?

 

[tribal]

If you check couple of pages back I think this is the same watch I posted a pic of.

No this my Build.

 

[mmax]

Here some impressions, what you can do with it.
16660

Specs please

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Playing with the bezel of my 3135 SD the inlay has come off. I found it was glued in. The whole bezel assembly is disappointing, especially the click sound is annoying. Cutting the click spring did not help either. Has anyone come up with a good mod yet?

I got a click spring off eBay. It’s super tight but it clicks really well. The original was a long piece of wire that was terrible

 

[rockdaytona]

Is there any one in the USA who would work on improving the crown guards to closer to gen spec for me??

 

[lukko]

Is there any one in the USA who would work on improving the crown guards to closer to gen spec for me??

I’ve just ordered a 16600 with SA3135

The plan of this will be:
-VR3135
-modding case and crown guards
-gen blistered insert
-gen blistered crown 704
-modding click spring

Keep you updated about results of modding crown guards
Maybe then will be on sales sections because i’ve many watches in modding plan right now

 

[mmax]

I got a click spring off eBay. It’s super tight but it clicks really well. The original was a long piece of wire that was terrible

I tried with a sub click spring but it’s too thin to stay in place. I think my 3135 based bezel assembly is too different to work with a regular click spring, unfortunately.

 

[rockdaytona]

Approved QC! Now I wait.
For the experts, crown guards and chamfered lugs still beefy on BP?

 

[bowtiefanatc]

They look better than some others I’ve seen for sure.

 

[bowtiefanatc]

Approved QC! Now I wait.
For the experts, crown guards and chamfered lugs still beefy on BP?

Which movement did you go with?

 

[tribal]

Which movement did you go with?

The SEL"s looks also wrong, seems to be the common 93250 bracelet.
Really a shame this new breed SD.

 

[rockdaytona]

The SEL"s looks also wrong, seems to be the common 93250 bracelet.
Really a shame this new breed SD.

Really? Looks like all the BP on this thread. At least to me.

 

[rockdaytona]

Which movement did you go with?

3135 because going to swap to vs3135