VSF 126610 Submariner with VS3235 Latest Movement 72 Hours Power Reserve

[Eliot1982]

Watch face (clasp code right)

 

[Mark1937]

Watch face (clasp code right)

OMG

 

[Eliot1982]

O my god? Why?

 

[JonathanLing91]

[mention]Eliot1982 [/mention] here you go mate. These two links will be of use to you to 1) locate 2) confirm your clasp code and SEL (solid end link - the piece the attached the bracelet to the watch via spring bars) code.

I’m gonna assume you are relatively new to this forum/hobby; it’s fine we all gotta start somewhere. I highly recommend using the search bar or googling your question followed by “RWI”, because chances are that someone has already asked that question. Best of luck.

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...cas/333294-known-rep-clasp-bracelet-sel-codes

https://www.reddit.com/r/RepTime/comments/p1y2su/fake_1ld_arf_bracelet/


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[Eliot1982]

Thank you friend

 

[Kack 13L0CK3R]

Anyone have the two tone 126613LN? Vs3235 and how is it holding up

 

[mclarendude]

 

[bertieng]

If you look at the prices of those restocking of VSF's at JTime, it is no longer a readily affordable hobby anymore

 

[kadeee]

Vs3235 and how is it holding up

Although I don't have a 12661x Sub I have a serviced VS 3225 working in my 126300 Datejust.
My serviced movement with the Asian Main Spring has a power reserve of almost 70 hours (guess it stopped running after 68 hrs.) and it keeps its time at ~ +/- 3 sec./day.
Should be similar to a correctly serviced and regulated VS 3235 in a Sub.

 

[Sonofalich]

If you look at the prices of those restocking of VSF's at JTime, it is no longer a readily affordable hobby anymore

Part of me wonders if this is an elaborate scheme anyway... to determine are enough Westerners willing to buy reps for $588... when previously they were $488. My hope is... we're not that foolish, otherwise we're just gonna add on $100 to everything. Daytonas etc will be $1k.

 

[Ylijumala]

Part of me wonders if this is an elaborate scheme anyway... to determine are enough Westerners willing to buy reps for $588... when previously they were $488. My hope is... we're not that foolish, otherwise we're just gonna add on $100 to everything. Daytonas etc will be $1k.

Having the same thoughts. The thing is, we get nothing for the price hike. The rep movements are just as badly made, the faults the same etc. The cost to benefit ratio is going down, basically.

 

[Kack 13L0CK3R]

Although I don't have a 12661x Sub I have a serviced VS 3225 working in my 126300 Datejust.
My serviced movement with the Asian Main Spring has a power reserve of almost 70 hours (guess it stopped running after 68 hrs.) and it keeps its time at ~ +/- 3 sec./day.
Should be similar to a correctly serviced and regulated VS 3235 in a Sub.

Nice. Great its working well

 

[kadeee]

Great its working well

Thank you. Yes, mine is working well. Unfortunately it arrived in a so-so condition. My watchmaker told me that some wheels were really bad lubricated and would possibly get broke soon if not serviced soon.
And what I got from Ben Welte (watchmaker who also does Clone movements) is that the VS 3235 has it's weak points and is not as reliable compared to the VS 3135. He reported also broken reversing wheels as he reported bad bearing jewels for the balance wheel.
Nothing that is not fixable but is annoying at the beginning.

 

[Kack 13L0CK3R]

Thank you. Yes, mine is working well. Unfortunately it arrived in a so-so condition. My watchmaker told me that some wheels were really bad lubricated and would possibly get broke soon if not serviced soon.
And what I got from Ben Welte (watchmaker who also does Clone movements) is that the VS 3235 has it's weak points and is not as reliable compared to the VS 3135. He reported also broken reversing wheels as he reported bad bearing jewels for the balance wheel.
Nothing that is not fixable but is annoying at the beginning.

Its been a while since I bought another rep. Its my first one this year vsf 3235 two tone

 

[Mark1937]

 

[SS72]

I'm sad today, because both my 126610s are dead, and it's my favourite watch by a mile. Have to live vicariously through the pics of others'.

 

[mclarendude]

I'm sad today, because both my 126610s are dead, and it's my favourite watch by a mile. Have to live vicariously through the pics of others'.

Welcome to my boat. Mine’s at the bottom of my watch box, waiting on a donor movement.

 

[bertieng]

I'm sad today, because both my 126610s are dead, and it's my favourite watch by a mile. Have to live vicariously through the pics of others'.

How long have you owned them?
Did they just drop dead out of nothing? Have the movements been serviced before?
This is bad news indicating the VS3235 can't stand the test of time?

 

[Oascom]

How long have you owned them?
Did they just drop dead out of nothing? Have the movements been serviced before?
This is bad news indicating the VS3235 can't stand the test of time?

There is a rumor that Rolex have a problem with those 3235 movements as well.

I personally would stick to 3135. Parts gen and rep are easily available and cheap.

 

[bertieng]

There is a rumor that Rolex have a problem with those 3235 movements as well.

I personally would stick to 3135. Parts gen and rep are easily available and cheap.

Have the same thoughts too.
Does the 3135 and 3235 share the same pinions for the hands installation?
BTW, which is better, VR3135 or VS3135?