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VSF VS3135 Submariner Comparison Against the Gen

takks

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Yes, you have to. The gen bezel gasket and the vsf bezel gasket are extremely different and there is no way to make it fit a gen bezel unless with extensive modding (read sanding the gasket by half its thickness)

Still I don’t remember which gasket I used but I did sanding NOOB V6S retainer ring by 0.3 around.
Gen bezel was pop up without its modding.

I will compare Gen bezel and VFS bezel tomorrow.


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takks

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I confirmed that VSF bezel gasket doen’t work with Gen bezel properly.

Gen bezel should be used with a Gen bezel gasket or a generic gasket for 116610.
But in my experience, some of generic gasket doesn’t fit Gen bezel even if it says it is for 116610.

Left: Gen Right: VSF
Close up view of Bezel Gasket
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Left: Gen Right: VSF
I guess VSF bezel has deeper ditch than Gen
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I guess VSF bezel has deeper ditch than Gen but I couldn’t measure it.

Left: Gen bezel w.VSF gasket right: VSF
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You can find VSF gasket on Gen bezel is sticking out little bit.
It makes gasket inner diameter smaller than Gen condition.

Result of installing this bezel, gasket is touching to retainer ring very strongly and impossible bezel to be turned.

You need some additional works if you want to utilize VSF gasket with Gen bezel.

Make the VSF gasket inner diameter same size as Gen by shaving and sanding.
Please shave carefully while checking the size by applying the retainer ring from opposite side like below.
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Bezel turned nicely after done this work.


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up2wind

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Thanks for all these infos. Ya, my vsf hytrel ring aka gasket got damaged too while removing the whole bezel assembly. I think I used v6s hytrel for replacement and it fits well on VSF bezel. I suspect some noobs hytrel ring fits VSF bezel. Gen hytrel ring doesnt fit on VSF bezel as it is too loose.

U got any spare Gen bezel to sell? hehe
 

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Happy arrival from China today, vsf 116610 lv, new old stock
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burkul

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new vsf3135 116610LV, what do you think of the rehaut?


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Tobel

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Hi, does anyone know where in Europe can I buy Noob V12 or VSF?

Look at the Trusted Dealer sections and only order from one of those.

Sead at Supper mirrors has some UK based stock

But don't worry too much about where you're getting the watch from, TDs provide insurance if the watch is lost. Take a moment to read and better understand gives and gets
 

dubrovnikAT

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Look at the Trusted Dealer sections and only order from one of those.

Sead at Supper mirrors has some UK based stock

But don't worry too much about where you're getting the watch from, TDs provide insurance if the watch is lost. Take a moment to read and better understand gives and gets

Thanks! This is my first replica watch. I have Steinhart Ocean One black, and really love Submariner.

This forum is quite big and honestly too much information...Would you say that 41mm 126610 LN Black Ceramic 904L Steel VSF VS3235 is at the moment closest to Genuine Submariner? Or at least one of the closest replicas?

Thanks,
Davor
 

Tobel

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Thanks! This is my first replica watch. I have Steinhart Ocean One black, and really love Submariner.

This forum is quite big and honestly too much information...Would you say that 41mm 126610 LN Black Ceramic 904L Steel VSF VS3235 is at the moment closest to Genuine Submariner? Or at least one of the closest replicas?

Thanks,
Davor

I would recommend you take your time to make sure you spend 500 dollars on a watch that fits your needs
starting by reading this: https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...tejust-best-ap-etc-the-wrong-questions-to-ask

All the best
 

ssouthall6

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finally i am buying a vsf!! bezel play is available. how can we solve this?

Ado213 shaved the retainer down for me, now it sits perfectly. VSF bezel on ARF v3 case (my favourite, because I like the rehaut best on this model, plus everything about the ARF case can be removed and reworked). No play at all now :)
 

c.dimitri

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Look at the Trusted Dealer sections and only order from one of those.

Sead at Supper mirrors has some UK based stock

But don't worry too much about where you're getting the watch from, TDs provide insurance if the watch is lost. Take a moment to read and better understand gives and gets

Hi,

We have to clarify the following one more time:

1.) UK isn‘t in the EU anymore and that means it should be considered as receiving a parcel from outside the EU

2.) Sead has stock in UK and this means … see 1.)
FYI: I ordered and received a CF no date without any problem (it was sent as watch spare parts…).
It was 5 days after July 1st 2021 (new EU import VAT regulation). I can't say how it looks like now.

3.) the best way is triangle methode with an entrance EU country not equal to your country. Because if it‘ll be checked and seizured by customs in one of the „transit“ countries … you‘re fine. But if this happens in your country then it looks a little bit different, right?
No news (call) from customs authorities is always good news (call) ;-)
 

Tobel

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Hi,

We have to clarify the following one more time:

1.) UK isn‘t in the EU anymore and that means it should be considered as receiving a parcel from outside the EU

2.) Sead has stock in UK and this means … see 1.)
FYI: I ordered and received a CF no date without any problem (it was sent as watch spare parts…).
It was 5 days after July 1st 2021 (new EU import VAT regulation). I can't say how it looks like now.

3.) the best way is triangle methode with an entrance EU country not equal to your country. Because if it‘ll be checked and seizured by customs in one of the „transit“ countries … you‘re fine. But if this happens in your country then it looks a little bit different, right?
No news (call) from customs authorities is always good news (call) ;-)

Actually not really

Yes the UK is no longer part of the EU, but suspicions of counterfeits products and therefore level of scrutiny are much higher for parcels coming from China, because customs know that this is where fake goods are being manufactured, not the UK
​​​​​​If your parcel gets seized by the customs of your own country there's no way they can prove that you are actually the one who ordered it, it doesn't matter if it "looks a little bit different" you can always say that you knew nothing about that
 
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c.dimitri

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At the end we both mean the same thing.
However …. we all don't want to go to customs for something like that.
Good luck to all of us and stay away from any (customs) troubles.
Have a nice weekend.
 
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Mr.pitt

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ordered the no date 114060LN no date, whats the overall consensus, needs any upgrades??
 
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