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VSF rumors?

Merchant_Mariner

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Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has heard rumblings of VSF making a comeback. I've been in contact with a few TD's and they haven't heard anything. Bummer because they got shut down right before I pulled the trigger on a Panerai Bronzo... the ZF version just isn't anything close to what VSF was offering.
 

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Would be great. But... I'll believe it when I see it. Until then, fck Reddit rumors.
 
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I don’t see them coming back and that’s not necessarily a bad thing imo. The hunt is part of our hobby, let’s enjoy it. Dependency: new factories emerge and release their rep versions
 

locvs

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There will be rummors for a long time. At the end - who cares? Can you do something about VSF coming back? No. Then just don't bother with rummors...
 

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So good news, albeit rumor, but Steve at Theonewatches suggested that VSF may reopen in December. Just wanted to give an update.

Thank you for the update Sir but reminds me of an old proverb:


I've just dropped a message to my TD to see if she has heard any news/rumours.

Would love it to be true, so I guess time will tell.
 

locvs

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Just in time to generate some stock for Chinese New Year.
Would be nice, but i wouldn't be holding my breath.
 

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trailboss99

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I wouldn't be counting chickens quite yet but there are signs that they may (and I stress may) be back at some stage.
 

40mm

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It is encouraging that two dealers are saying they have access "somehow" to VSF stock. Is it leftovers, or a trickle of a re-start?
 

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It is encouraging that two dealers are saying they have access "somehow" to VSF stock. Is it leftovers, or a trickle of a re-start?

but their asking price is just ridiculous....over $900 with shipping included i heard
 

locvs

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It is encouraging that two dealers are saying they have access "somehow" to VSF stock. Is it leftovers, or a trickle of a re-start?

Might be a sign, that some employees of bosses have access to some leftover stashed stock. Or some leftover parts have been assembled somewhere. Might be that QC failed parts have been assaembled. All speculations.
 

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In an article I read that the VSF boss was not arrested but the factories that produced the movement and the factories of the case had big problems. Ultimately he said that VSF is trying to organize itself with new factories and that it takes time and it will not come back immediately but that it is doing what it can.
 

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In an article I read that the VSF boss was not arrested but the factories that produced the movement and the factories of the case had big problems. Ultimately he said that VSF is trying to organize itself with new factories and that it takes time and it will not come back immediately but that it is doing what it can.

Not arrested, but hunted/chased by police.
The biggest problems will be the VS Movement, they cant just add those new hybrid VR Movements, hell please...:D
Well when TDs say VSF and sister factorys still have their contact phones off, then each mister reddit should stfu:)
 
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Amorist

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What a crazy concept in general! You gotta assume any money that was accessable to the authorities, they'd have gotten that taken away as well, thats probably the hardest part to getting up and running again. When a factory disappears, you have to assume it creates an opening for something new. There is just too much money to be made here for someone to not want to step up and fill that role.

It seems like that reps are always getting progressively better. I know there are certain exceptions in models, but as a whole they're getting better and better. I think we're gonna continue to see that trend. Just need a little patience.