No More Time Bombs, VRF just released 1st fully cloned 3186 and 116710LN

[ChinoWolf]

Guys, just received news from kobe and a bunch of dealers in China that VRF has released a fully cloned 3186 and 116710LN. The movement is a fully clone, just like the SH3135 and supports reverse date through fast jumping hour hand. Here are the photos of the movement and watch.





I know a lot of people are waiting for ARF but looks like VRF just beat Noob and ARF to that. Overall I think the movement is a big step up, dial is good quality and has slightly rounded markets, hands should be interchangeable with gen. Case and bracelet finish is just okay. The bezel insert looks shitty to me. We should be able to see detailed pictures soon from TDs. Expert please chime in.

 

[kennygconspiracy]

HOLY SH*T

I just sent mine to be superfrankened. God damnit.

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[XLR8R]

Hallelujah

 

[ChinoWolf]

HOLY SH*T

I just sent mine to be superfrankened. God damnit.

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I just had one superfrankened. God damnit.

 

[Oascom]

Glad to hear that. I want at least 3 of that movements. I hope it will be possible to source them somehow.

I was about to make custom spring for the failed CHS , but now that they made this I think it's not worth it.

 

[XLR8R]

HOLY SH*T

I just sent mine to be superfrankened. God damnit.

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Same dude same if they offer rootbeer wrapped im going to buy that in heartbeat. If its vr3135 with needed gmt parts then this is the ultimate movement for the gmt.

 

[Oascom]

Any idea when they will release it ?

 

[Oascom]

Same dude same if they offer rootbeer wrapped im going to buy that in heartbeat. If its vr3135 with needed gmt parts this is the ultimate movement for the gmt.

Wrapped gmt with bullet proofed movement, I'm sold. Even for 1.5k price tag.

 

[XLR8R]

Wrapped gmt with bullet proofed movement, I'm sold. Even for 1.5k price tag.

I would pay 1500 for the 126715 easily and 800 for the 126711.

 

[Oascom]

I would pay 1500 for the 126715 easily and 800 for the 126711.

Count me in!

 

[KJ2020]

Wrapped gmt with bullet proofed movement, I'm sold. Even for 1.5k price tag.

Don't let them know this, lol

 

[Oascom]

Don't let them know this, lol

Hahah yeah this is the going rate now right ?


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[ChinoWolf]

Glad to hear that. I want at least 3 of that movements. I hope it will be possible to source them somehow.

I was about to make custom spring for the failed CHS , but now that they made this I think it's not worth it.

They already released it so TD should get them in a day or two. However, don't think they would sell individual movement - after all, that's how they make money. We will see.

 

[Silverg]

Wrapped gmt with bullet proofed movement, I'm sold. Even for 1.5k price tag.

Shhhh not too loud!!! These factories already raised prices crazy high on all reps. Back in the day, a top-level rep didn't exceed $300.00

 

[TheSociety]

The biggest question is: will this fit inside a Noob...


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[pcardoza]

The really biggest question is have they REALLY fixed the timebomb issue?!?!?!? Or are we just being sheepish?

The biggest question is: will this fit inside a Noob...


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[ffuhcu]

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[Oascom]

Will it accept gen parts ? Like dw etc?

 

[reptime101]

wow looks superb

 

[KJ2020]

Dial hole is too big for the hour hand hole surround to hide it. Major oversight, that looks terrible.

Edit: I'll concede it's possible that's a double reflection, hour hand hole surround to crystal and back to dial, we'll have to wait for someone to see it in hand.