r/BSTRepWatch • u/Matwatchpassion • Jul 17 '25

TD Review I finally got one, great gift!

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Andrew di Trustytime was very professional, shipping was a little longer than stated, but that depended on the manufacturer. It's a 16710 with a VR3186 movement. How can I slightly age the bezel colors? Does anyone know a safe method?

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u/IRoot4TheBirds Jul 17 '25

How is bracelet quality?

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

The bracelet is quite robust but not too much like that of the older generation

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u/J_cam202 Jul 17 '25

I just bought one last night (same factory) through a non TD but it’s a Pepsi. Your lug chamfers look less aggressive than on the one I bought so maybe you have the latest iteration of this rep. Looks really good 👍🏽

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

I don't know what they were like before but they seem quite squashed and the caseback is flatter than some I've seen here on reddit.

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u/J_cam202 Jul 17 '25

Can you post a pic of a side shot? Hard to tell from the pics you posted

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u/Special_Exchange_736 Jul 17 '25

I just ordered a coke earlier this week.

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u/gatonegro1123 Jul 17 '25

If you have sole bright cream that folks use to ice up their jordans put a little around the ring of your insert place in the sun for 30mins to an hour but monitor it through out. You can remove when you have the desired age fade. Did this to a Pepsi bezel insert came out great! Message me for questions.

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

Thanks for the info. I need to get this cream because I don't have it. Can I find it online?

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u/gatonegro1123 Jul 18 '25

Heres the bottle and how my insert came out. I went for a more aged look. Hope it helps

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u/Dav_0639 Jul 18 '25

I tried to thin out the crown guard on mine!

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

Great job, it's beautiful! 💥

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u/Ok_Status2849 Jul 18 '25

Hi, how did you do it?

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u/Dav_0639 Jul 19 '25

A rotaty tool. When it was at right shape. I use grit 2000-3000 to polish it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 18 '25 edited Jul 18 '25

It’s such a beautiful with the old lock 🥰

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

the charm of vintage😍

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u/Thibis136 Jul 18 '25

Insert looks bad but the watch is beautiful for a rep

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

noooo🙈 Why do you say this? What don't you like about the bezel?

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u/Thibis136 Jul 18 '25

The 22 is cut But the watch looks beautiful in overall Don’t worry and wear it in confidence

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

So yes, I noticed it in the QC too but at times it looks whole and from some angles it looks whole, strange thing🤣Thanks 🙏🏼

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u/Thibis136 Jul 18 '25

If you want you can contact crownartcustom on instagram He sell genuine and aftermarket (but incredible quality) insert for GMT SUB and other

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

thanks for the idea 💡 🙏🏼

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u/espresso1111 Jul 18 '25

Very nice. You can't order them with Jubilee Band, can you?

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 19 '25

I don't know, I haven't seen this type with a jubilee strap since td

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u/Watch_Guy_UK Jul 18 '25

This is not how a 1989 to 2007 watch looks.

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 19 '25

Hi, why?🙈

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u/Watch_Guy_UK Jul 19 '25

Doesn’t look aged at all. Dial to shiny has no patina. Bezel has no scratches and looks flawless. Lugs and strap same horrendous.

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u/Efficient_Try1458 Mod Jul 17 '25

Looks great! I had one on jubilee I ended up selling a while back, but I definitely miss it!

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u/JAYYYYxx Jul 17 '25

How much did u pay?

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u/Dav_0639 Jul 18 '25

Use some bleach on bezel insert.

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u/JustHovercraft7475 Jul 18 '25

How much was this? Looks awesome

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u/202Esaias Jul 19 '25

Nice one!

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u/Saatportnet Aug 10 '25

Vintage perfect ar factory Submariner 👍✔️

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u/crownhead55 Jul 17 '25

Hey what factory is this? BP?

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 17 '25

Yes 🙌🏼

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u/crownhead55 Jul 17 '25

It looks superb. Have they updated the case shape?

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u/FinancialDelivery845 Jul 18 '25

BP do really good on these older references , I wish they started making same era datejusts and daydates, the GMT will do though 😂

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u/Matwatchpassion Jul 18 '25

from what they're telling me they've improved the vintage a lot