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VSF OP 36mm domed bezel swap to Gen

Need some help with an VDF Oyster Perpetual 36mm (126000) build.

I’m putting together a Frankenstein OP36 with the turquoise dial and want to replace the domed bezel with a genuine Rolex bezel.

The issue is that I can’t seem to find any genuine bezels specifically listed for the Oyster Perpetual 126000. Most of the genuine bezels I come across are listed for Datejust 36 references such as the 116200 or 126200.

From what I’ve read, the OP36 and Datejust 36 share a lot of the same case architecture, so my question is:

Are the domed bezels from the Datejust 36 (1162xx / 1262xx series) exactly the same as the bezel used on the Oyster Perpetual 36 126000?

In other words, can I buy a genuine domed Datejust 36 domed bezel and fit it directly onto a VSF 126000 OP36, or are there any differences in dimensions, fitment, or finishing that I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

u/turtlemagic16 — 27 days ago
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How to Remove benefit cap help

Hello

I’m on uc - currently not working as caring for my daughter of 4 months old.

I have 2 kids (one is 4 months old other is 2.5 years old)

I get around £2,530.00 ( housing 1,500, children 607.00 - standard allowance 424.90

however due to benefit cap i end up with £1963.00

How can i get the benefit cap removed ? If i start online work how much can i get paid that removes the benefit cap ? Let’s say i earn 800!does that remove benefit cap? But then my payments will be ducted by minus 50% of what i earn? I’m confused here

Or if i earn 300, 400, 500 would i still have a benefit cap?

What amount removes benefit cap and would i earn 100% of what i earn on top of my full payment of 2503

Need some advice and help if possible

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u/turtlemagic16 — 2 months ago
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How Close Can a DDF 5167A Get to Gen Visually?

Hi all,

Need some advice from people experienced with modding the Aquanaut 5167A.

My goal is to get my setup visually as close to a genuine Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5167A-001 as possible. For now I want to focus purely on the visual side before getting into movement work later on.

My Current setup:

  • DDF Aquanaut 5167A Stainless Steel Black Dial
  • SW dial
  • SW hands
  • SW date wheel
  • Deep crystal
  • Genuine Patek Aquanaut strap

What I need help on and more: I keep hearing people mention things like:

  • lug reshaping
  • rebrushing
  • case refinishing
  • crown guards
  • bezel finishing

But I honestly do not fully understand what actually needs correcting on the DDF case and what makes the biggest visual difference compared to gen. If anyone with experience can explain in detail that would really help.

  • what areas of the case are most noticeably off
  • what mods are actually worth doing
  • which mods are unnecessary or overhyped

From a visual perspective, what else would you change to push this build even closer to gen?

I’ll upload photos soon as well.

Thanks in advance.

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u/turtlemagic16 — 2 months ago