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VRF BATMAN IS OUT!
- Thread starter Cadows
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- 9/9/19
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See no differnce from the previous.... Hope arf is close to release batman.
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First image shows a nice low transition in the 18, the other 2 images show the transition in the middle of the 8
figure the 2nd image is the "before" and 3rd image is the "new" insert
figure the 2nd image is the "before" and 3rd image is the "new" insert
sickopsycho
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there is coronet in between SWISS and MADE under the 6 hour marker on the 126710. It isn't present on the 116710
Doesn't the new Batgirl also use an updated movement where the setting direction of the crown is different now? Batgirl also has different shaped lugs. Either way, some people have worn their 116710 on Jubilee bracelets. Obviously, it's an aftermarket choice. I think I read that the jubilee from a Datejust would fit the GMT.
On the first picture of the 18, you can see the coronet thing between Swiss Made, so hopefully they wont use the 116710 Dial for the newer version thats coming out.Weird, it's on the jubilee, but it has the 116710 dial and not the 126710. ????*
sickopsycho
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And I don't fault them for it. The jubilee is a gorgeous bracelet, and comfortable to wear. I would just find it odd that "VRF Batman is OUT!" and the watch featured in the promotional materials isn't a Batman. Or is, but has the wrong bracelet. IDK. lol.
What does make sense is that my VRF 116710*LN* case is stamped for the new Batgirl (126710 is the stamp on the side). So it would not surprise me if the picture about is just using an old dial or something. Is there any more information other than those mobile screenshots above? They aren't for sale, yet, are they?
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The insert is a joke WTF
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Their engravings are at least a little wider. I think the problem for me is that the lug shape on a 126710 has changed from the 116710 and I doubt that they took the time to update the lugs. If their engravings on their bezel for the 116710 were like the 126710 I'd be inclined to buy theirs over the ARF 116710. The hand wobble is distinct though when changing the GMT hand ala the 3185. I wonder if the VR3185 can accept the jumping hours spring module from a genuine rolex and thus eliminate the hand wobble while also getting the better reliability of a VR movement over an SH movement?
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The problems with the VRF BLNR inserts are the speed bumps and the transition points. There should be no blue (or red) in the 8 holes. The blue should go far enough into the 8 to stop just short of the holes. The 6 transition point should be dead center.
The VR3185 and SH3186 will both take a gen jump click.
I got a Gen 126710BLNR, and i agree, that VR insert is the worst i've ever seen :lmao:
If you put a gen jump click in the vrf 3185 will it stabilize the GMT hand when setting the hour hand or will it still wobble?
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I have the gen part but have not seen the need to install it yet so I can't say firsthand but I would think so. The jump click module is THE part that controls hour jumping so the gen module should do that as well as possible.
I have a gen 16710 with a 3185 and there is a little wobble of the GMT hand when I hour jump. That was one of the things Rolex attempted to fix with the 3186. The wobble was corrected AFAIK but the 3186 jump module is not as robust as the one in the 3185. One step forward, one step back.
Gen jumping hour click springs compared
VRF is apparently on their second batch of inserts now. The REALLY awful ones are being put on 116710s now as well. IDK how anyone could possibly be OK with this.
Anyone on the street you would give this watch to. Unfortunately we (OCD MFS) are not ok with it....