ZF Calatrava is out

[thrillofhunt]

Yea just chscked with my friend who has the ZF Aquanaut. He has the same missing screw.

 

[jm_brc_7057]

Sorry meant 5296r - Calatrava RG. But yes, nonetheless.

 

[Big_Smoke]

Hey guys, got my 5296g qc in the mail today, but it has a little blemish/speckle at “swiss”. Do you guys think it’s damage or just removable dirt? Thanks

https://m.imgur.com/a/KYSS318

 

[lepetitamericain]

This is the part of the movement im talking about.

It seems very likely that in there is the release of the stem. The position of the hole suggests that. Underneath the movement decoration the stem release is in that area.

 

[Godfathar]

Hey guys, got my 5296g qc in the mail today, but it has a little blemish/speckle at “swiss”. Do you guys think it’s damage or just removable dirt? Thanks

https://m.imgur.com/a/KYSS318

Although I can assure you on your wrist, you won't be able to see any of that blemish, so for me personally, I won't reject it because of that reason.. I have to say, by looking at your QC pics, there is plenty of finger prints on that part of the rep, and there is a very big chance that it would be wiped off.. what I would do, I would ask the TD to give it a good wipe on that part, and send you one more pic to see how it is.. letting him know of your concern.. It happened to me in the past, but like I said, these little things don't stop me from getting it, it happened to me with un-aligned markers at 12, but it was only because the angle it was taken made the markers seemed off, when the TD changed the position, and took a straight forward pic, they looked aligned and I approved it.. communicate with your TD, let him clean it properly and send you one more pic. if it is still there, it's your call to approve it or not.. I would.. as with experience, on the wrist all those little things won't matter..

Regards

 

[Big_Smoke]

Although I can assure you on your wrist, you won't be able to see any of that blemish, so for me personally, I won't reject it because of that reason.. I have to say, by looking at your QC pics, there is plenty of finger prints on that part of the rep, and there is a very big chance that it would be wiped off.. what I would do, I would ask the TD to give it a good wipe on that part, and send you one more pic to see how it is.. letting him know of your concern.. It happened to me in the past, but like I said, these little things don't stop me from getting it, it happened to me with un-aligned markers at 12, but it was only because the angle it was taken made the markers seemed off, when the TD changed the position, and took a straight forward pic, they looked aligned and I approved it.. communicate with your TD, let him clean it properly and send you one more pic. if it is still there, it's your call to approve it or not.. I would.. as with experience, on the wrist all those little things won't matter..

Regards

Thanks for the quick response, Godfathar. I was thinking the same thing! Cheers

 

[thrillofhunt]

It seems very likely that in there is the release of the stem. The position of the hole suggests that. Underneath the movement decoration the stem release is in that area.

Thanks. This must be it! Was thinking if I can put a small movement tab screw into that hole and secure it with a small amount of glue.

 

[m1994]

My first cf strap arrived yesterday, I wanted something different from glossy black, so I ordered a glossy gray one which worried me that it didn't match the watch, but it does looks spectacular.

It gave me a little courage since I preferred to buy the strap for my 5227, but I must say that it looks great on 5296, I will order another one for my 5227 later.

 

[Big_Smoke]

My first cf strap arrived yesterday, I wanted something different from glossy black, so I ordered a glossy gray one which worried me that it didn't match the watch, but it does looks spectacular.

It gave me a little courage since I preferred to buy the strap for my 5227, but I must say that it looks great on 5296, I will order another one for my 5227 later.

Very nice choice! I want to order a brown strap myself, but I'm hesitating between glossy and matte.

 

[Xabo]

Hey gents,
I’m just curious is this normal or is this something wrong and I missed it while checking QC pictures?

https://vimeo.com/358155246

Appreciate your input!


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[Big_Smoke]

Hey gents,
I’m just curious is this normal or is this something wrong and I missed it while checking QC pictures?

https://vimeo.com/358155246

Appreciate your input!


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Mine doesnt do this. I think your (low quality) rep strap might be a little bigger than 21mm at case, which causes the squeaking

 

[Xabo]

Mine doesnt do this. I think your (low quality) rep strap might be a little bigger than 21mm at case, which causes the squeaking

Yeah, exactly this is the case. I just wanted to know if this is common or if there is something wrong. I mean I will buy a new strap anyway, but if I wouldn’t I would be quite unsatisfied.

 

[jm_brc_7057]

Hey gents,
I’m just curious is this normal or is this something wrong and I missed it while checking QC pictures?

https://vimeo.com/358155246

Appreciate your input!


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It's the strap mate... Mine did the same thing.. The rep strap is plastic in feel and not the exact 21mm, so it doesn't fit perfectly in the lugs... Either you can buy a good strap, which personally i think this rep deserves.... or you can file it with some fine sandpaper or nailfile or something.
Either Camille Fournet is the way to go or A Collected Man like this one:

https://www.acollectedman.com/collec...ck-watch-strap
This one is only 107 euro + shipping.

Nice Nautilus btw

 

[Tobel]

^ I second the comment on the nautilus, which model is that? Xabo

 

[XLR8R]

My first cf strap arrived yesterday, I wanted something different from glossy black, so I ordered a glossy gray one which worried me that it didn't match the watch, but it does looks spectacular.

It gave me a little courage since I preferred to buy the strap for my 5227, but I must say that it looks great on 5296, I will order another one for my 5227 later.

What a gorgeous strap but still looks like greenish to me but suits the watch really well.

 

[CS1rfam]

Should I get this or the Ultra Thin Moon, so conflicted!! What's a better rep?

 

[Xabo]

It's the strap mate... Mine did the same thing.. The rep strap is plastic in feel and not the exact 21mm, so it doesn't fit perfectly in the lugs... Either you can buy a good strap, which personally i think this rep deserves.... or you can file it with some fine sandpaper or nailfile or something.
Either Camille Fournet is the way to go or A Collected Man like this one:

https://www.acollectedman.com/collec...ck-watch-strap
This one is only 107 euro + shipping.

Nice Nautilus btw

Thank you for your answer! It is always good to see you around. Yes, I will get myself a CF strap and maybe another cheaper one to experiment a little bit, maybe a ZicZac?
The pictures of A Collected Man made my heart jump higher, but rather because of the watch, excellent pick as always

Tobel Thanks for the compliments, to be humble its just a normal PPF and unfortunately I was a bit dissatisfied with the quality of both watches, even though the outer appearance is excellent.

 

[Godfathar]

here is my new straps on the 5227.. the lighting is not the best, hence the colors are not carried out exactly as they look in reality, especially the blue, it looks more like grey in the pics, where in reality it is very blue.. in any case, enjoy.. and thanks to jm_brc_7057 to give us the direction..

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[Nivka]

here is my new straps on the 5227.. the lighting is not the best, hence the colors are not carried out exactly as they look in reality, especially the blue, it looks more like grey in the pics, where in reality it is very blue.. in any case, enjoy.. and thanks to jm_brc_7057 to give us the direction..

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Are those CF straps?

 

[Godfathar]

Are those CF straps?

no they are "A Collected Man" straps..