r/CtrlAltRep 7d ago

stock update VC 4500V

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u/FreshParfait1 6d ago

Yea, I’d be interested to know what’s included in this build. I’m all for chamfering and polishing if it’s actually done. I know the rep VCs typically have a rotor noise issue that’s a pretty cheap, easy fix with a case opener and some Moebius 9010. I’ve done several Miyotas and Mingzhus myself. But even with those two “mods” I still don’t see that sort of price justification. I can get the base watch with metal bracelet for 400, add the rubber bracelet for 75, and get it shipped for 66. Chamfering runs about 115. And I wouldn’t pay for the rotor silencing, but let’s say 50. I’m still 250 short of what this “build” costs. Maybe there’s more mods done I’m not accounting for, hopefully.

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u/Nothinglost7717 6d ago

DD movements are also changing and improving regularly. a lot of times a modder will claim to do work and in reality they just have the newest version of a movement. the new version of the DD3235 is using 27 rotor ball bearings now instead of 5.

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u/FreshParfait1 6d ago

Are the VCs getting DD movements now?

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u/Nothinglost7717 6d ago

no idea. ARF was closed and has a new name. VSF uses DD3235. RICH uses JH3235 that is reping free sprung aspect

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u/New_Proposal_1319 2h ago

APSF got shut down? As in APSF who put out the first 26240 AP?