Rep Open 6&9 3135 date disc from Ali - review

[Hor-Fan]

I posted this earlier in the tech section but think it’s germane to this section as well

I just picked up a couple of these from Ali Express, and thought it worth sharing.


First impressions : printing is good , slightly raised and fairly sharp with decent serifs.

Compared with Gen (on right)



Printing is slightly thinner than gen, and the curls of the open 6&9’s are tighter on the gen, otherwise I think it compares favorably for a fraction of the cost.

Function




Installs easily and functions well on VS3135 and VR3186.

Alignment




With gen submariner dial mounted on VS3135 alignment looks good!… not perfect, but very good for a rep wheel.




Date positions cycled by turning hands, not quick set.

Overall very pleased with this date disc and it’s thin enough that a talented modder could use it for an overlay on ETA builds instead of Riyi’s skinny font left-justified dwo.

$34.99 | Yellow/White Watch Calendar Disc for 3135 Movement Date Day Disk No Luminous Calendar Wheel Part​

$34.99 | Yellow/White Watch Calendar Disc for 3135 Movement Date Day Disk No Luminous Calendar Wheel Part
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[Geonor]

Excellent review. Thanks a bunch

 

[trash3939]

Great review.
I used the same DW I purchased from Ali Express.
Alibaba sillan has the same DW.

I used to use WSO DW but I think this DW is more accurate.

 

[369mafia]

Thank you for the review and info ..

 

[drvintage]

I used this DW as overlay in my 1675 project. Nice print quality, the digits are little bit too thin.. I like the optic and will use this again..

 

[alligoat]

Thanks!

 

[Dizzy]

I've bought a couple of these from wholesale outlet but you guys think the AliExpress date wheel is from a different factory? It's definatly cheaper on AliExpress.

 

[Replicated]

I have a couple of these too.
I did put them on a vintage inspired DJ build. Some dates are a bit too high. But, I am using a 3035 on a VS/VR3135.
I really like them, it is a finishing touch and I am happy the're making those now!

 

[EarlOfBacon]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful ...

 

[Hor-Fan]

I've bought a couple of these from wholesale outlet but you guys think the AliExpress date wheel is from a different factory? It's definatly cheaper on AliExpress.

I think it’s different/ superior to the WSO, I tried a wso one a while back and found it disappointing for $60, with the numbers jumping around the date window- I returned it.
Imo, the Ali one has better printing registration.

 

[Singapore9]

Excellent! Thanks for posting and the detailed review and pics!

 

[arna67]

I used this DW as overlay in my 1675 project. Nice print quality, the digits are little bit too thin.. I like the optic and will use this again..

What a beauty bro!!