RAF 16610, New 5 Digit Factory

[KJ2020]

I’m guessing I can pick up a vs3135 in the sales section handy enough?

They come up from time to time. VRs more frequently. Also easily available from Ali Express.

 

[Nur-Uhr]

@KJ2020
Highly appreciated all your detailed information you give to this forum. Great a always K.


Yes, also my thoughts were from the beginning, that RAF = is ARF (JF) cause of all these details (movment SH3135 only JF and ARF uses for Submariner, Datejust, / 93250 clasp with light off centered / Maxi dial = LV dial ...)

You details and knowledge and observations - top notch as always.

 

[KushBandit]

Thanks KJ! I agree or a "new factory" using some left over ARF bits.

I did notice the off-center coronet but I did not realize it was infact an SH movement.

Still waiting on my QC

I may have missed it, but which model did you purchase? LN or LV?

 

[GIG]

I may have missed it, but which model did you purchase? LN or LV?

I bought an LV.

I also asked TD to share LN QC pictures with me when he receives.

 

[Carrick1]

Is it me or is it taking a long time for QC to come through. I usually have mine in about 5 days or less ? Just asking…

 

[GIG]

Is it me or is it taking a long time for QC to come through. I usually have mine in about 5 days or less ? Just asking…

It's taking longer then I would like but nothing to be alarmed about.

It's a busy time of year and current lock downs in China don't help.

Did you order an ARF aswell?

 

[Carrick1]

It's taking longer then I would like but nothing to be alarmed about.

It's a busy time of year and current lock downs in China don't help.

Did you order an ARF aswell?

Afraid I’m sitting on the fence waiting to see the QC. If there are good, then I ordering a LV

 

[raremedium]

Waiting too for the first LV pictures

 

[xerofirex]

Whoever orders LN, please also post QC!

 

[Saggiolus]

Just ordered an LV and I’m about to order on eBay a VS3135. It should fit no problem right?

To replace crystal does anyone know what crystal code and gasket size? I’ll go Clark.
Thanks I’m advance

 

[Radiomir369]

Just ordered an LV and I’m about to order on eBay a VS3135. It should fit no problem right?

To replace crystal does anyone know what crystal code and gasket size? I’ll go Clark.
Thanks I’m advance

I am not sure if a Clark will be an improvement. IMHO go for Gen.

 

[KushBandit]

Just ordered an LV and I’m about to order on eBay a VS3135. It should fit no problem right?

To replace crystal does anyone know what crystal code and gasket size? I’ll go Clark.
Thanks I’m advance

VS movement will drop-in with no issue.

Clark crystal 295C. 295C AR has a good anti reflective coating for the cyclops, not a black hole like a ceramic model, but it is nice for a 5 digit crystal.

Gasket is 29.5 X 2.7mm

 

[Saggiolus]

I am not sure if a Clark will be an improvement. IMHO go for Gen.

Maybe I’ll save up and get a gen.

 

[Radiomir369]

Maybe I’ll save up and get a gen.

I think a good idea!

In addition to the crystal, the crown is also worth to be replacd by a GEN (my experience with my own ARF LV).

 

[Saggiolus]

I think a good idea!

In addition to the crystal, the crown is also worth to be replacd by a GEN (my experience with my own ARF LV).

I have a gen 16610LN. I can’t wait to put them side by side. Truly.

 

[StreetFighter]

5 pages in and still no QC examples. I'm keen to see how this one is.

 

[GIG]

No QC yet on my order.....

Has anyone posted any on other forums or sites?

 

[Saggiolus]

Yes. TD told me that to order from RAF (ARF??) it will take "several days". By the way, not sure it's worth anything but he misspelled RAF to ARF a couple of times....

 

[Seadwellermike]

LV uses a maxi dial and hands.

As can the anniversary LN bro, that 04 was available in green and black.

Dial is correct on this.

 

[KushBandit]

As can the anniversary LN bro, that 04 was available in green and black.

Dial is correct on this.

Wrong, prove your claim. 16610 anniversary is the LV model. No LN model had a maxi dial at that time. If you saw one, it was a LV that someone put a black bezel insert on.