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VSF 126610 Submariner with VS3235 Latest Movement 72 Hours Power Reserve
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Looks lovely, I’ve still not sized mine, got it in 2020 ????
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Kack 13L0CK3R
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movement is great, picked this one up from trusty. Havent worn it in 2 days and its still ticking... however the bezel i recently popped of and havent gotten back on :-(
butler182
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Fairly common issue with moderately easy fix: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...iner-bezel-hytrel-ring-long-term#post10548939
Kack 13L0CK3R
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Thanks so much, I read the post. I've ordered some gaskets already and will be tinkering soon. Hopefully it goes well the first try lol
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Do you guys feel like the markers on the insert has become darker over time? I noticed today that the markers on the insert (126610LV) are kind of greyish whereas the genuine is more white. I had the genuine 126610lv but sold it since I got a good price on it and then got the VSF. But never thought anything about the insert of the markers until I started thinking of it today...
Haha, I got mine back early 2021 still not worn it! Lovely watch tho
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Thanks! Are you based in the US?
Putting the watch in a ultrasonic cleaner worked wonders on all my ceramic inserts
Hmm will try that out, otherwise I might try to ship it overseas to ussdassein
Thanks! Are you based in the US?
Hmm will try that out, otherwise I might try to ship it overseas to ussdassein
Hi located EU (Germany)
Tijdwijzer
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Warm (not hot) some soap and a soft tooth brush Will make it as good as new.
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Alan Bourdillion Traherne
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... so this has gotten my attention as the bezel markers on my older Noob Sub have faded (grayed) a bit. Did you remove the bezel and ultrasound it, just immerse the bezel still attached to the case, or completely submerge the whole watch in the ultrasound device? Did you use a specific fluid in the ultrasound? I tried the soft bristle toothbrush with soap to no avail. I assume after the ultrasound you had to lube the bezel and hytrel ring for proper rotation?
Thanks for any info!!
Thanks for any info!!
Tijdwijzer
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warm will do the job... hot wil ruin it.
Check this post, before and after cleaning!
https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...post-em-if-you-got-em?p=10794748#post10794748
Alan Bourdillion Traherne
Unfortunately on older bezels this may not work and since you already tried the toothbrush with soap and it didn't change anything, my guess is that ultrasonic also will not work.
I remember an ARF insert which i didn't get clean, not even a little. I assume it's because the older ones are painted and not sputter coated with metal particles. I can also imagine that on painted inserts the ultrasonic bubbles may chip the paint. Didn't happen to me but keep that in mind as a possibility if you want to try it.
I remove the whole bezel (ring and insert together) and put it into water with just dish soap, no other fluid.
The hyrtel ring doesn't necessarily need lubrication but you can put a thin coat of silicone grease on it for peace of mind
Unfortunately on older bezels this may not work and since you already tried the toothbrush with soap and it didn't change anything, my guess is that ultrasonic also will not work.
I remember an ARF insert which i didn't get clean, not even a little. I assume it's because the older ones are painted and not sputter coated with metal particles. I can also imagine that on painted inserts the ultrasonic bubbles may chip the paint. Didn't happen to me but keep that in mind as a possibility if you want to try it.
I remove the whole bezel (ring and insert together) and put it into water with just dish soap, no other fluid.
The hyrtel ring doesn't necessarily need lubrication but you can put a thin coat of silicone grease on it for peace of mind
Alan Bourdillion Traherne
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Alan Bourdillion Traherne
Unfortunately on older bezels this may not work and since you already tried the toothbrush with soap and it didn't change anything, my guess is that ultrasonic also will not work.
I remember an ARF insert which i didn't get clean, not even a little. I assume it's because the older ones are painted and not sputter coated with metal particles. I can also imagine that on painted inserts the ultrasonic bubbles may chip the paint. Didn't happen to me but keep that in mind as a possibility if you want to try it.
I remove the whole bezel (ring and insert together) and put it into water with just dish soap, no other fluid.
The hyrtel ring doesn't necessarily need lubrication but you can put a thin coat of silicone grease on it for peace of mind
Excellent. I appreciate the info and response.
ABT