Vsf 2018 seamaster diver 300m

[shortlegs]

Idk, I think we are going to have to agree to disagree on this one. While it is possible to botch the job as you did, it is an extremely easy fix. I would agree that it could be difficult to find a replacement bezel insert, but if the watchmaker cracks it, you would have the same difficulty. My guess is that if you have any sort of relationship with one of the TD's you could convince them to send you a bezel insert.

Was talking more about people being new to such things, who I'll suggest to go try with some Seikos first. When they are more skilled and confident then sure go ahead and swap it themselves. Don't be like me, inexperienced and yet thinking it'll be a snap. Well, it kind of is.. I did snap my insert..

 

[Nanook65]

.................inexperienced and yet thinking it'll be a snap. Well, it kind of is.. I did snap my insert..

lol
I can kind of see your expression as you realize what has just happened.. Arg..

 

[daracus]

Just the RG and YG versions are engraved.

I see.. is it very noticeable? Fell in love with the RG one at the AD

 

[Time_Wizard]

I see.. is it very noticeable? Fell in love with the RG one at the AD

same with to me. I tried all the different versions at the AD and fell in love with the black/RG version.
There is a comparison with the gen: https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...gen-comparison
As you can see its slightly visible but the owner of the REP and the GEN said, its only visible if you know that its there and if the GEN is next to it.
I ordered it and will see if its visible.
Its just a beautiful watch and anyway because its plated I will not wear it everyday --> so if its visible it will be one of my club/lounge watches.

When I get it I will discuss with my watchmaker, if its possible to fill the gaps with epoxy and polish it so its not visible anymore.

 

[THXuk]

Has anyone seen an example of the steel with a grey dial without the yellowish lume. Mine is from the first batch, and I note the black dial seems far better now, but I have not seen any correct grey ones yet.

 

[Time_Wizard]

Has anyone seen an example of the steel with a grey dial without the yellowish lume. Mine is from the first batch, and I note the black dial seems far better now, but I have not seen any correct grey ones yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8izNCg4-mgc
seems pretty spot on. I guess this one was from the first batches.

 

[Cloney]

my one is earliest V2 batch.
Its pure white, nothing yellowish

 

[THXuk]

Thanks guys, I did reach out to a dealer who showed me a QC pic from yesterday and it was the same yellow shade as mine. Maybe there are still old and new dials around. I will ask him again to check with the factory if they will provide a newer dial. An added bonus will be if all markers are straight

Best upgrade I did make was replacing the clasp with an OEM part. No more sharp corners.

 

[Nanook65]

Best upgrade I did make was replacing the clasp with an OEM part. No more sharp corners.

How much did that cost you?

 

[Time_Wizard]

Thanks guys, I did reach out to a dealer who showed me a QC pic from yesterday and it was the same yellow shade as mine. Maybe there are still old and new dials around. I will ask him again to check with the factory if they will provide a newer dial. An added bonus will be if all markers are straight

Best upgrade I did make was replacing the clasp with an OEM part. No more sharp corners.

you could do a relume ... would be cheaper than a new dial

 

[THXuk]

How much did that cost you?

$110 from omega boutique


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[THXuk]

you could do a relume ... would be cheaper than a new dial

One guy quoted 150 euros, but said hands may not be possible without damaging them, so lume could still not match perfectly

I don't know if that's the going rate for relume.


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[THXuk]

you could do a relume ... would be cheaper than a new dial

Dealer said replacement dial around $50-60


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[JB0938]

Was there ever a vsf v2 of the White dial version? On puretime I'm only seeing v2 for the Grey and Blue dial? Did they skip the update for the white?

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[jackma2020]

nice

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[Nanook65]

One guy quoted 150 euros, but said hands may not be possible without damaging them, so lume could still not match perfectly

I don't know if that's the going rate for relume.

Anyone that quotes you 150 euros for a lume job and mentions damaging hands is not the guy for the job.

I just know the guys here in the usa. Since you mention euros im thinking someone else would be better suited to give a recommendation.

$50 or maybe $75 max for luming a dial and hands & if you do both the dial and hands with the same lume then there would be no way for them to be different.

 

[Time_Wizard]

Anyone that quotes you 150 euros for a lume job and mentions damaging hands is not the guy for the job.

I just know the guys here in the usa. Since you mention euros im thinking someone else would be better suited to give a recommendation.

$50 or maybe $75 max for luming a dial and hands & if you do both the dial and hands with the same lume then there would be no way for them to be different.

I know someone who charges 100 euros for both the dial and the hands. He is not an Modder but a professional watchmaker. He is based in Germany.

And I know someone who is based in Greece who could be cheaper but there is the risk of customs.

I ordered the Black/RG and only the hands have the off white lume. I will def get it done because its really visible next to the white markers.

 

[botsyboy]

I know someone who charges 100 euros for both the dial and the hands. He is not an Modder but a professional watchmaker. He is based in Germany.

And I know someone who is based in Greece who could be cheaper but there is the risk of customs.

I ordered the Black/RG and only the hands have the off white lume. I will def get it done because its really visible next to the white markers.

As long as the guy in Greece is not “therelumer” as I used him and was crap! Sent him my vsf dial and hands and all he did was drop a blob of lume on the markers and scratched the hands beyond repair.


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[Time_Wizard]

As long as the guy in Greece is not “therelumer” as I used him and was crap! Sent him my vsf dial and hands and all he did was drop a blob of lume on the markers and scratched the hands beyond repair.


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Good to know. I got him recommended by another member and a watchmaker.
​​​But it seems that his work is inconsistent.
So I will go with my WM in Germany

 

[Nanook65]

Was there ever a vsf v2 of the White dial version? On puretime I'm only seeing v2 for the Grey and Blue dial? Did they skip the update for the white?

The only difference between the white dial & black dial 2018 smp is the dial. The white dial did not come out until after V2 ot the black dial had already been started. They can call it anything they want, but there has only been 1 version of the white dial 2018 smp.

The Dealers label watches as V1, V2 etc not the watch factories/makers so occasionally 1 dealer will label a watch differently than another.