VSF 1663 out as well

[KOT1917]

so confirmation on all points above, pic of a gen in AD :

Main flaws (for me and my opinion)

- CG pin need to be grey , not black (very obvious)
- REG TM on the cg is not filled with black paint like on the VSF (obvious)
- font seems too bold on the VSF (not so obvious)
- shade / tone of the case (not so obvious, depends of many factors)
- shade / tons of the dial (not so obvious, depends of many factor)

hope they can correct at least the two first points in the next batch ... seems easy fixable ....

in dream, if they can make the case in real fibratech, but i don't think it's possible in a near future

i really loooove this model and color combo, so i'm nitpicking but i'm sure VSF can nail it right !

Great findings, thanks for taking the time to upload the photos. I agree on all points. I think if, despite the shortcomings, this version sells well, then they will release good updates. The carbotech on 616 also did not become correct the first time, but it was a very popular watch. Hopefully panerai will continue to produce watches and fibratec and the investment in the material will pay off.

 

[Sharki06]

Great findings, thanks for taking the time to upload the photos. I agree on all points. I think if, despite the shortcomings, this version sells well, then they will release good updates. The carbotech on 616 also did not become correct the first time, but it was a very popular watch. Hopefully panerai will continue to produce watches and fibratec and the investment in the material will pay off.

Thanks mate

i cross my finger they will fix it soon , if the first batch is selling well

trustytime , i know you have good contact with VSF, can you maybe report the two main flaws (cg pin , cg reg tm color) at the factory ? i'm not even sure they are aware of this if they have based this release on the press pics ...

thanks

 

[Hazing]

so confirmation on all points above, pic of a gen in AD :


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Main flaws (for me and my opinion)

- CG pin need to be grey , not black (very obvious)
- REG TM on the cg is not filled with black paint like on the VSF (obvious)
- font seems too bold on the VSF (not so obvious)
- shade / tone of the case (not so obvious, depends of many factors)
- shade / tons of the dial (not so obvious, depends of many factor)

hope they can correct at least the two first points in the next batch ... seems easy fixable ....

in dream, if they can make the case in real fibratech, but i don't think it's possible in a near future

i really loooove this model and color combo, so i'm nitpicking but i'm sure VSF can nail it right !

There are gen models out there that are definitely authentic that have the the crown guard pin in carbotech (its black). Not to mention all those promos. I have to wonder if that is a detail that they chaged.

As far as the REG TM, I haven't seen this model in person yet but I believe the REG TM and the fact that it looks dark I think it's just a shadow. Which may mean VSF is engraving too deeply.
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The font being bold - it's like that on all their new models. I spent hours comparing the lettering and branding on the 1661 and 1117 and VSF always makes it slightly bolder and not quite as crisp as Panerai does it but it's really only noticible when you're holding a gen and zooming on the gen/rep logos.

Let me see if I still have the collage so you can see what I mean.

Edit = here found them from the 1661. Top logo in both is the rep.

Edit to add:
Also look at this post from the 1119 thread. This is supposed to be the gen 1119 (maybe with changes). But with this being the same watch, you can see how in one Pic the pin looks black and in another it looks grey.

This is the 1119 for sure .

 

[Sharki06]

yup for the bold font, but that not bothered me -too- much ...

for the pin, yes, on insta you can see some legit pics has it black, like a prototype version, but after, panerai has surely changed it to grey on the final release, all the recent pics of this release has it grey (pics seems to be taken at AD), exactly like the 1119 , the difference between the press / prototype and the one in AD has some differences .... sound crazy, but here it is ...

 

[Sharki06]

EDIT : sorry for the double post .... i get a database error ...

yup for the bold font, but that not bothered me -too- much on the 1661 and i have pull the trigger ...

for the pin, yes, on insta you can see some legit pics has it black, like a prototype version, but after, panerai has surely changed it to grey on the final release, all the recent pics of this release has it grey (pics seems to be taken at AD), exactly like the 1119 , the difference between the press / prototype and the one in AD has some differences .... sound crazy, but here it is ...

for the reg tm , don't know if it's the deep of the engraving or the paint filling, but clearly something is wrong, i will wait some pics from members who has bought the VSF release to confirm.

 

[Hazing]

EDIT : sorry for the double post .... i get a database error ...

for the reg tm , don't know if it's the deep of the engraving or the paint filling, but clearly something is wrong, i will wait some pics from members who has bought the VSF release to confirm.

The weird part is, the 1662 is made of the same material but if you look at the pics we've seen of the 1662 the REG TM looks decent. Or at least it is not dark in the pics that we've seen. So something weird is going on.

 

[Sharki06]

The weird part is, the 1662 is made of the same material but if you look at the pics we've seen of the 1662 the REG TM looks decent. Or at least it is not dark in the pics that we've seen. So something weird is going on.

If i'm correct , 1662 is made of titanium , and 1663 is a carbon case

Or you mean 1119 ?

 

[Hazing]

If i'm correct , 1662 is made of titanium , and 1663 is a carbon case

Or you mean 1119 ?

They're both this same case and bezel. I know Panerai calls Carbotech on Fibratech a two tone. I guess these would also be two tone.

On trusty both models are described as "solid high grade titanium case".

1662 and 1663

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[KOT1917]

They're both this same case and bezel. I know Panerai calls Carbotech on Fibratech a two tone. I guess these would also be two tone.

On trusty both models are described as "solid high grade titanium case".

1662 and 1663

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I do not know what is written in the description of dealers, but 1662 is titanium, and 1663 is fibratech.

 

[Sharki06]

i'm agree wirh KOT1917 , i think trusty has made a bad copy paste, but i'm 99% sure the 1663 is on the same material as the 1119 , a fake fibratech render (a carbon case with a lighter tone than the carbotech (1661))

 

[ellocity]

Here is a review with photos, you can see some more details
http://www.lyjsj.com.cn/325.html

 

[KOT1917]

Not a bad review and great photos, but he claims that the material of the VSF case is basalt fiber. I would doubt this, especially since it is also argued that the buckle is ceramic, which is definitely not and cannot be. I would be glad if the material of the case is of the correct composition, but so far I am inclined to believe that this is just somehow clarified carbotech. Perhaps that's why the REG / TM engravings look black, because that's the color of the material inside.

 

[marco130]

Just got it.

 

[Mille M]

First Panerai I felt truly in love with...
How's the weight?
I might "have to buy" one of these
What an amazing color combo.

Cheers

 

[Hazing]

Just got it.

I just dmed you hoping you could send some good pics. Especially in direct sunlight.

Love to see more of this. As I think I'm about to pull the trigger.

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[themannier]

This watch case is crazy, we need to see more pics in direct sunlight to see the blue dial !
Can't wait to get mine, will post a ton of picture as soon as i get it

 

[marco130]

I was hoping for a sunny day. Kind of gloomy. Just took these

 

[Mille M]

Ok, green lighted this one
First Panerai in the collection.
Can't wait to see it and feel it in real life.

Some questions.
Does the color of the case and bezel wear off, with time?
Are they good against scratches?
Is the crown good?

Cheers

 

[KOT1917]

Ok, green lighted this one
First Panerai in the collection.
Can't wait to see it and feel it in real life.

Some questions.
Does the color of the case and bezel wear off, with time?
Are they good against scratches?
Is the crown good?

Cheers

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome!
The color of the bezel will not change, it is a carbotech, not a coating. The same could be said about the case, but there are no reviews yet. I would expect it to have this color inside the entire structure. With regard to scratches - this is possible, but only with rather strong contact . This, of course, is not ceramics, but to lassic "cobwebs" like steel should not be. However, it is best to be careful with your case and avoid knocks.

 

[themannier]

Look forward to show you mine but still not here...left China 25 days ago with China post, damn this carrier is slow :blink: