Best Bathyscaphe these days? GF vs ZF?

[micksmith1987]

Hello gentlemen,
Hope you are all safe and sane in these crazy times! I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with the 43mm Bathyscaphes? GF ZF? Some other? I've seen both regular and ceramic versions on Puretime and Trusty. Any input will be appreciated!
Thanks!
M.

 

[addingwatch]

Wondering the same thing too. Have been debating on buying one...

 

[micksmith1987]

Wondering the same thing too. Have been debating on buying one...

I am about to order both the GF and ZF - I will make a comparison when I get them

 

[addingwatch]

I am about to order both the GF and ZF - I will make a comparison when I get them

Thanks. I look forward to it. I have been debating on the GF version based on potentially better quality.

 

[micksmith1987]

Ok, ordered! 43mm blue by ZF and GF - I will post pics as soon as I approve QCs

 

[addingwatch]

Ok, ordered! 43mm blue by ZF and GF - I will post pics as soon as I approve QCs

Any update?

 

[Glaude]

I have a GF Bathyscaphe, been told by my TD it was the better version, but I think the differences are minimal

 

[micksmith1987]

Any update?

Paid, awating QCs

 

[JustWandering]

Curious to know how you go mickszym
keep is in the loop

 

[micksmith1987]

Curious to know how you go mickszym
keep is in the loop

Just received first QC pics. I am not posting them here, since I have not approved the first watch. Let me just say that ZF quality control is pretty bad. A very nice looking watch... with a totally messed up crown (many dings, deep scratches)

 

[JustWandering]

Thanks for the update mickszym
good to know about the ZF. Surely the TD should look out for dings or scratches on the next one. Best of luck

 

[micksmith1987]

Just got the QCs for the GF version - looks good! Accepted!

 

[addingwatch]

Given your story so far, seems like GF is the way to go.

 

[JustWandering]

Looking good mickszym
Can't decide between the black or blue. Leaning towards the blue GF.

 

[micksmith1987]

Ok, another update. A new specimen of ZF arrived. QCs approved and the watch is en route to EU. This ZF is a bit better but I agree, from the QCs it looks like GF is a better choice.

 

[micksmith1987]

UPDATE: ok, 8 days later the watches are already in the UK, now waiting for a repack and shipment to EU. Waiting is the worst part!

 

[addingwatch]

UPDATE: ok, 8 days later the watches are already in the UK, now waiting for a repack and shipment to EU. Waiting is the worst part!

Wow. Impressively fast on the shipping. 22 days in on an approved Cartier for my wife and still no word.

 

[JustWandering]

That's a pretty decent turnaround delivery from your TD. Looking forward to hearing your verdict and some wrist shots mickszym

 

[cc1119]

Prefer the black zf version

 

[micksmith1987]

Nice! I thought I wanted a black one, but after trying on the blue one at ADs I changed my mind. But this one looks really good, too!