New ZF 15202 in Rose Gold

[Rollie4Life]

The issue about the base, which I have discussed with Flying Tommy and Domi who are currently modding one for me, is that should you shave the base you expose the hands to the base metal, then replate the hands and hope this catches well which is could easily not. The ideal mod here would be gen hands, once mine arrives replated I will evaluate and see whether it’s necessary.

I thought gen hands were near impossible to source?

 

[WatchaholicMallorca]

I thought gen hands were near impossible to source?

No idea, I’ve never tried to source gen pieces, I’ve only recently gone down the deep dark rabbit hole of modding watches. But I would guess for this reference they will be almost impossible to get

 

[Bullflo3]

Question for you guys who already have a 15202..Does the crown not screw down and lock? I just got mine in and while I can close the crown so that its not sticking out, i can continuously spin it around..But then I do have to reverse the crown a few spins to pull it back out.

 

[Davne25]

Bullflo3 as far as i know the 15202 has no threaded crown tube but rather a pushdown crown. So if you cant lock it in place by screwing everything should be fine


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[Bullflo3]

Bullflo3 as far as i know the 15202 has no threaded crown tube but rather a pushdown crown. So if you cant lock it in place by screwing everything should be fine


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Ah ok - thank you! So what about winding the watch? Just wind it in its closed position? Checked on youtube but no luck there.

 

[WatchaholicMallorca]

Ah ok - thank you! So what about winding the watch? Just wind it in its closed position? Checked on youtube but no luck there.

Yes wind from “normal” or closed position, even the gen is the same I believe, not the most water resistant watch even in gen form, think it’s “only” 50m water resistant

 

[Bullflo3]

Yes wind from “normal” or closed position, even the gen is the same I believe, not the most water resistant watch even in gen form, think it’s “only” 50m water resistant

*Whew* okay, great. I initially had the heart drop of disappointment thinking I received a faulty watch lol.

Keep the thread posted when you get yours back from replating. Is that done in the CONUS?

 

[legend]

I thought gen hands were near impossible to source?

Depends on whom you ask. I have a set incoming for a member here. Will send a pic once they arrive.

 

[legend]

*Whew* okay, great. I initially had the heart drop of disappointment thinking I received a faulty watch lol.

Keep the thread posted when you get yours back from replating. Is that done in the CONUS?

The gen 15202 is like that, so don't worry. You wind it by directly turning the crown, and set time by pulling it out. No lock.
I have always stated that the cal. 2121 is an outdated caliber because of the date adjust mechanism, the non-screw down crown and the flimsy stem.
And someone mentioned waterproofing issues in the gen, which I confirm to be true as well. It is a watch which I will highly recommend not taking into the pool even if it passes the waterproof test. All that separates water from the watch internals is a very thin rubber O-ring and if that gives way, its a free rust-fest and a very heavy repair fee.

 

[Rollie4Life]

Depends on whom you ask. I have a set incoming for a member here. Will send a pic once they arrive.

Thank you, please do! Very keen to see this. Is it a complicated mod that involves changes to the watch or relatively simple swap-a-roo?

 

[Pdatoon]

Depends on whom you ask. I have a set incoming for a member here. Will send a pic once they arrive.

Thank you bro

 

[legend]

Thank you, please do! Very keen to see this. Is it a complicated mod that involves changes to the watch or relatively simple swap-a-roo?

The 15202 gen hands are rare indeed and as such I will not recommend modding them to fit a rep movement.
Said member has a gen 2121 caliber and these gen hands are the icing on the cake for his build.

Yes they are out of reach for the general hobbyists (i.e. eBay, Chrono24 crawlers) but they are not impossible to obtain if you know where to look and whom to ask sir.


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[Anonray]

Said member has a gen 2121 caliber and these gen hands are the icing on the cake for his build.

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This is going to be one beautiful watch, gen 2121, gen hands and i’m sure plenty other sweet parts. Eagerly waiting to see the completed piece sir!

 

[Bullflo3]

The gen 15202 is like that, so don't worry. You wind it by directly turning the crown, and set time by pulling it out. No lock.
I have always stated that the cal. 2121 is an outdated caliber because of the date adjust mechanism, the non-screw down crown and the flimsy stem.
And someone mentioned waterproofing issues in the gen, which I confirm to be true as well. It is a watch which I will highly recommend not taking into the pool even if it passes the waterproof test. All that separates water from the watch internals is a very thin rubber O-ring and if that gives way, its a free rust-fest and a very heavy repair fee.

Thanks for further clarification on the crown. Definitely seems to be less than ideal but I for sure will not be swimming with this piece.

 

[gilrob]

The gen 15202 is like that, so don't worry. You wind it by directly turning the crown, and set time by pulling it out. No lock.
I have always stated that the cal. 2121 is an outdated caliber because of the date adjust mechanism, the non-screw down crown and the flimsy stem.
And someone mentioned waterproofing issues in the gen, which I confirm to be true as well. It is a watch which I will highly recommend not taking into the pool even if it passes the waterproof test. All that separates water from the watch internals is a very thin rubber O-ring and if that gives way, its a free rust-fest and a very heavy repair fee.

Is there a feasible way to convert the ZF and XF 15202 movements back to function like a normal Miyota 9015 movement as we know it. That is without the date adjustment mechanism and the non-screw down crown to be specific, these gen-like features are more of a minus than a plus IMO. Also, will such a conversion affect the thinness of the watch, ZF or XF? Thank you.

 

[legend]

Is there a feasible way to convert the ZF and XF 15202 movements back to function like a normal Miyota 9015 movement as we know it. That is without the date adjustment mechanism and the non-screw down crown to be specific, these gen-like features are more of a minus than a plus IMO. Also, will such a conversion affect the thinness of the watch, ZF or XF? Thank you.

Theoretically yes but the cost is inhibitive vs buying a brand new movement, as you are talking about replacing missing parts and all.

 

[Bullflo3]

 

[rockdaytona]

That’s fire

 

[Bullflo3]

That’s fire

Thanks man! I’m lovin’ it.

 

[rockdaytona]

Thanks man! I’m lovin’ it.

I’m very fair so hope it pops on my wrist (for example):