Does anyone know who makes the highest quality 3135 movement clone? Is Yuki the best or no? And please provide a link. Thanks!
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Who makes the highest quality 3135 movement clone?
- Thread starter ryguy6333
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IMO there are two contenders for top spot. The VR3135 and the VS3135. The SH movements seem to get poor reviews.
Since the VS is reportedly no longer being made, that leaves the VR. However there are unengraved VS3135s available in what was described to me as “limited quantities “. VS were made by the Dandong factory which supposedly ceased production on VS movements. If you’re ok with an unmarked movement you can get one on Ali or from thrillofhunt.
The VS movements are clearly superior when it comes to finish. They are pristine and second only to Rolex finish. VS movements sport a couple of extra jewels the VR movements lack, including cap jewels and springs on the escape wheel as per gen 3135.
VS3135s take all gen parts according to experts, including a gen balance. VRs do not take a gen balance but will take other gen parts. In theory a near-gen movement could be built using VS as a base.
VS3135 has a significantly higher amplitude than the VR movements, and run much closer to gen amplitude. Watchmaker oascom suggests VS auto wind reversing wheels are prone to failure and VR wheels are more reliable.
On the wrist both movements get acceptable marks in timekeeping.
Below are OOTB timegrapher readings of both movements at full wind. No servicing or regulating has been done.
Since the VS is reportedly no longer being made, that leaves the VR. However there are unengraved VS3135s available in what was described to me as “limited quantities “. VS were made by the Dandong factory which supposedly ceased production on VS movements. If you’re ok with an unmarked movement you can get one on Ali or from thrillofhunt.
The VS movements are clearly superior when it comes to finish. They are pristine and second only to Rolex finish. VS movements sport a couple of extra jewels the VR movements lack, including cap jewels and springs on the escape wheel as per gen 3135.
VS3135s take all gen parts according to experts, including a gen balance. VRs do not take a gen balance but will take other gen parts. In theory a near-gen movement could be built using VS as a base.
VS3135 has a significantly higher amplitude than the VR movements, and run much closer to gen amplitude. Watchmaker oascom suggests VS auto wind reversing wheels are prone to failure and VR wheels are more reliable.
On the wrist both movements get acceptable marks in timekeeping.
Below are OOTB timegrapher readings of both movements at full wind. No servicing or regulating has been done.
This is so helpful, thank you!!
IMO there are two contenders for top spot. The VR3135 and the VS3135. The SH movements seem to get poor reviews.
Since the VS is reportedly no longer being made, that leaves the VR. However there are unengraved VS3135s available in what was described to me as “limited quantities “. VS were made by the Dandong factory which supposedly ceased production on VS movements. If you’re ok with an unmarked movement you can get one on Ali or from thrillofhunt.
The VS movements are clearly superior when it comes to finish. They are pristine and second only to Rolex finish. VS movements sport a couple of extra jewels the VR movements lack, including cap jewels and springs on the escape wheel as per gen 3135.
VS3135s take all gen parts according to experts, including a gen balance. VRs do not take a gen balance but will take other gen parts. In theory a near-gen movement could be built using VS as a base.
VS3135 has a significantly higher amplitude than the VR movements, and run much closer to gen amplitude. Watchmaker oascom suggests VS auto wind reversing wheels are prone to failure and VR wheels are more reliable.
On the wrist both movements get acceptable marks in timekeeping.
Below are OOTB timegrapher readings of both movements at full wind. No servicing or regulating has been done.
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I purchased a new VR3135 on ebay recently, and I see they are still available from two vendors at $300 and $350. They are engraved to look like gen, and have a blue hairspring. This replaced a older SA3135 in my sub rep which failed after 3 weeks.
If you want the feel of a Noob movement I see Trusty Time is selling some existing stock Noob subs and sea Dwellers. So Noob is not quite gone yet....
If you want the feel of a Noob movement I see Trusty Time is selling some existing stock Noob subs and sea Dwellers. So Noob is not quite gone yet....