slashdotcom 0 Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) Hi Guys, what do you think about VRF release? The movement looks good and clean. I'm not sure what exactly are the differences from SH and if it will be stable enough. The watch doesn't look bad and still i think ARF has a better bracelet quality. https://www.intime03.co/rollie/5781-submariner-116610-ln-black-ceramic-vrf-904l-1-1-best-edition-on-ss-bracelet-vr3135.html Edited December 22, 2018 by slashdotcom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 22, 2018 They have been talking about this movement since October. According to one of a watchmaker and modder's observation; - Datewheel font looks better. - Date finger looks improved as it’s not a jewel anymore and all metal. - The date seating looks big enough to put a gen datewheel in without modification. - And although the balance “still isn’t gen looking” we need to just get over it because I don’t foresee the Chinese making a free spring balance. - This movement does however use a real KIF spring shock on the balance which is at least closer than the SH. - The materials look better but you won’t know for sure from just looking at pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slashdotcom 0 Posted December 22, 2018 They have been talking about this movement since October. According to one of a watchmaker and modder's observation; - Datewheel font looks better. - Date finger looks improved as it’s not a jewel anymore and all metal. - The date seating looks big enough to put a gen datewheel in without modification. - And although the balance “still isn’t gen looking” we need to just get over it because I don’t foresee the Chinese making a free spring balance. - This movement does however use a real KIF spring shock on the balance which is at least closer than the SH. - The materials look better but you won’t know for sure from just looking at pictures. And what do you think about the watch quality?Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, slashdotcom said: And what do you think about the watch quality? It looks great, just like previous VRF models. I like the bezel and insert, the dial look great, dw font look good. The only thing is the SEL doesn't look good. There is gap between the SEL and lug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slashdotcom 0 Posted December 22, 2018 Thanks a lot for your opinion, I have to agree with about the SEL.I'm really curious if the movement will be stable.Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, slashdotcom said: I'm really curious if the movement will be stable. Only time will tell, but the SH3135 is VERY stable at this point, and this look even better than the SH3135. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted December 22, 2018 8 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: the SH3135 is VERY stable at this point, and this look even better than the SH3135. I think I'm too sober to understand this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, McGilli said: I think I'm too sober to understand this! I will try to speak your language. It has superlumed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGilli 1 Posted December 22, 2018 18 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: I will try to speak your language. It has superlumed Now you're speaking my language! That I can understand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonbaylee 192 Posted December 23, 2018 Thx Luxuracer for that crisp summary! I was reading that threads in iClouds hahahaha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jasonbaylee said: Thx Luxuracer for that crisp summary! I was reading that threads in iClouds hahahaha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have a soft spot for clone 3135. SA3135 is junk. SH3135 is getting better and very stable. And if this VR3135, by the way it looks, is better than the SH3135, I would be picking up a couple of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slashdotcom 0 Posted December 23, 2018 I would like to know also what is the difference between SH3135 and SH3135V2. Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted December 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, slashdotcom said: I would like to know also what is the difference between SH3135 and SH3135V2. Inviato dal mio SM-G930F utilizzando Tapatalk Nobody knows yet ... Not even Angus at Puretime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ssouthall6 4 Posted December 23, 2018 Good to see this being discussed here. Very keen to see if the sh3135 is improving as all of the ones I've had post-Yuki have given me problems, particularly with the date mechanism and in general poor craftsmanship. I'm quite surprised nobody has got hold of the sh3135 v2 or vr3135 and taken them apart yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,461 Posted December 23, 2018 A bit pricey init... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slashdotcom 0 Posted December 23, 2018 4 hours ago, GC said: A bit pricey init... It's pricey, but if the movement is "good to go" out from the box without any service and you don't need any mods for the watch, so why not. I'm not able to say if the quality of the watch is better than ARF, but at least the crown is close to the case and many of ARF SUBs have this issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazzbazz 0 Posted December 6, 2019 How can I buy a VR3135 movement alone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,494 Posted December 6, 2019 19 hours ago, bazzbazz said: How can I buy a VR3135 movement alone? Looks like this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10000010976142.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
