preacher62 Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Will do and I see no harm in putting a clone in the TW and the gen dial won't fit eta but according to my watch maker buddy his 3135 fits gen dial submariner will post pics on this thread so keep checking back @iRolexU You ae getting the advice of the best and the brightest in the Rolex rep world. I fail to understand why you are fixated on that movement which is nothing more than the movement you have with some stickers and decorations added that mess up the movement. If I had a TW Best Sub from the great BK, himself...with a movement that he had fitted and touched I would be happy and would not even take the back off. I've seen people screw up a good thing, but not usually after they've been told by experts that they're going to screw up a good thing. BTW - I want 2 gen dials at $220. Let me know the delivery charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 @iRolexU You ae getting the advice of the best and the brightest in the Rolex rep world. I fail to understand why you are fixated on that movement which is nothing more than the movement you have with some stickers and decorations added that mess up the movement. If I had a TW Best Sub from the great BK, himself...with a movement that he had fitted and touched I would be happy and would not even take the back off. I've seen people screw up a good thing, but not usually after they've been told by experts that they're going to screw up a good thing. BTW - I want 2 gen dials at $220. Let me know the delivery charges. I am only fixated on the idea if it is a TRUE 3135 CLONE so do not misquote me I do not plan on ripping out the 2836-2 I simply want to see how well this movement is. I have a jeweler going with me who spends all day working on 3135s if he says its legit I am game to buy one and spread the news of a good source. as far as dials go I believe he only has one and if so I will buy it and re-sell it on the forum but not for my cost but if your nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 FUNNY STORY: I was at a pet shop playing with a parrot and he decided to rip the pearl off my bezel so I put this one on from a rolex repair shop in Dallas. fun photo though LMK what you guys think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneed12 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 if so I will buy it and re-sell it on the forum but not for my cost but if your nice.... Nice gesture... you're going to make a lot of friends here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 How about this DB, buy it low, have admin create a raffle for it, recoup your $ and DONATE THE EXTRA TO THE BOARD! Good luck with you movement hunt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyberetta Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Remember your friends...I have been nice....as I have seen true clones in the past! I am keeping my fingers crossed. Where are you located? I am only fixated on the idea if it is a TRUE 3135 CLONE so do not misquote me I do not plan on ripping out the 2836-2 I simply want to see how well this movement is. I have a jeweler going with me who spends all day working on 3135s if he says its legit I am game to buy one and spread the news of a good source. as far as dials go I believe he only has one and if so I will buy it and re-sell it on the forum but not for my cost but if your nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I am in Dallas, Texas and don't worry I don't care for the gen dial it's for older model if they are available I'll pm you and you can have them for cost or maybe trade me something interesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabularasa415 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Alright, I believe anything is possible. If this clone mov't is a true clone, you can put me down for 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Alright, I believe anything is possible. If this clone mov't is a true clone, you can put me down for 3. I have tWo rolexs so I'll take 2 sell them here for my cost so people can have awesome movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEKS Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Hell yes, I'd be up for a few myself. But, let's see what comes of this. - J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcat Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 No pictures of this 31j clone movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am working on it my guy is local and just has been really tied up. He is a watchmaker who tells me he's so impressed that he buys them and puts them in Franken projects so pics ASAP will post a new thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagman26 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Great thread.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevall Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 hello friends, I read all your discussion, I am interested in the speech for clone 3135 movement, I saw some movement clone 3135, but my impression, and assessment of my watchmaker, this movement and a ruin of 2836. Now I understand, if you think there is a movement clone 3135 very very good same original? I wanted to ask your help another, if there is a version with bracelet, heavy, like the original, or always very light? tanks friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Thanks buddy let's hope these movements turn out good! I should have Pics sometime this coming week and which bracelet are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevall Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 hopefully good friend, I really am very curious to know about the bracelet, I mean bracialet steel 16610, to find out if they are as heavy as the original, or bracelets are the usual light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I have held the gen Side by side with my TW and couldnt tell the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevall Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 genuine bracialet rolex same bracilet TW subamariner? equal weight? equal strength? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 everything felt great as far as I am concerned. the weight seemed spot on the feel was good the brushing was great. strength? I am not sure I have not put my watch under enough wear and tear to determine the strength. If you wear the watch good and dont beat it up to much I think the band will hold up just fine! good luck with your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevall Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 tanks friends very good membre !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Nope. The Bracelet on the TW Sub is much heavier than the gen 93250 Bracelet that it replicates because it has solid mid links. Gen 93250's have hollow mid links. Regardless if your "dial source" has the "Swiss" or the "Swiss T < 25" gen dials...at 110.00 please put me down for 3 of them. Dead tritium doesn't cost alot to have SL applied. I'm not familiar with any 3135 clone mvt. but I guess anything is possible. It seems Angus is now ofering an LV with what's being called a "3135 clone" that seems to take a gen dial (with feet intact) and gen hands. That would also put the position of the crown (height) correct per gen.....but I have no idea whether that's substantiated yet or not. But with the TW, I personally wouldn't consider doing that. As stated earlier, some of the members that have contributed to this thread are indeed serious Rolex rep "pros" and them advising NOT to do something is most likely backed up by truth/fact/trail and error, and IS backed up by raw KNOWLEDGE!!.....if they advise against it...listen to them. CONGRATS on the arrival of your new 16610. They really don't get much better than this ( unless viewed carefully under a loupe) Wear it well and enjoy the fact that you have the best available. Don't sweat the small stuff. Edited August 28, 2011 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the reply iRolexu, I appreciate the mod advice. I also believe the WM9 "factory" has closed but, as i understand the situation from another forum, he had some WM9 parts left and it would seem you got one of those subs. BK tells me the supply of the newer TWs , that he considers a worthy replacement to the WM9s is held up due to delivery of the dials and hands from China. I'm keen to order one as it seems to be the best sub rep out there . It comes with super lume. Anyway, back to the original question, the new TWs have Rolex*Rolex engraving on what I think it's called a rehault that I understand was introduced around 2008? ( DONT PRETEND TO KNOW MUCH!).They also have the "flat" S " on the word Submariner which I thought was only used in the early 16610s? Obviously if I'm correct, this detail conflict is a major "tell" on the rep? Anyway, appreciate the input. Cheers You are correct regarding the engraved rehaut and the Flat "S" dial being of different time date eras. As for being a "major tell"...perhaps, but most likely only to those you hand your watch over to for close inspection: and then only to those that know enough of Rolex history to know what dial, what year, when engraved rehaut was introduced, etc.( which is probably like 1 in 50,000 people, believe it or not.) Many of us tend to fret over details that can only be seen or realized under VERY close inspection and/or under the loupe. Easy sollution...while having the dial/hands SL'd, have the rehaut engraving removed. I wouldn't do that myself because the BK/TW is among a rare few that the engraving is actually "perfectly" aligned". That in itself is very cool...to me. And so is the "Zubmariner" dial. Edited August 28, 2011 by correctime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
correctime Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 hopefully good friend, I really am very curious to know about the bracelet, I mean bracialet steel 16610, to find out if they are as heavy as the original, or bracelets are the usual light? The TW rep Bracelet is heavier...it has solid mid links. But it's a substantial bracelet and feels VERY nice. To me it feels alot better than the gen 93250 SEL Bracelets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogie1976 Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Any news from the 3135 rep movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 Check the forums there is an article about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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