The ULTIMATE ZF RM035 Thread

[Takel98]

Can any member advise which of the 035 or 055 wears better on smaller wrists.

Dims seem similar but i don’t know about case shape and how that would factor in.


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055 it’s smaller overall

 

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[Dave88]

ABD mod?

 

[Shylock Eins]

ABD mod?

ZF out of the box, mate.

 

[Dave88]

ZF out of the box, mate.

Weren’t they partnered up with ABD at some point for the case manufacturing?

 

[irinakova]

ZF out of the box, mate.

Did you just get this?

 

[Shylock Eins]

Weren’t they partnered up with ABD at some point for the case manufacturing?

Not sure, mate. I'll check it.

 

[Shylock Eins]

Did you just get this?

No, mate. Got it before the raids, in 2020.

 

[Guglhupfer]

Hey guys,

How is your experience with the robustness and the waterproof ness of the rm32 from ZF?
do I not to be worried while wearing it during rain? Skeletonized movements can be very fragile. How about the construction in this watch?
did you experience any issues? Who is using it as a daily beater?
thanks!

 

[GiantSquid]

Hey guys,

How is your experience with the robustness and the waterproof ness of the rm32 from ZF?
do I not to be worried while wearing it during rain? Skeletonized movements can be very fragile. How about the construction in this watch?
did you experience any issues? Who is using it as a daily beater?
thanks!

They're not terribly waterproof at all, even in gen, and I usually get creative and cover my wrist when it rains heavily, otherwise it's fine. If it doesn't fog up when you sweat wearing it, it'll be fine for occasional raindrops.
The movements aren't actually skeletons, just Seikos behind a deco plate, so they're plenty robust and work well out of the box, plus they're very lightly modded so are likely to be cleaner inside too. Construction is fine, it feels light like all carbon fiber but it doesn't feel fragile. I wear RM reps daily and have been for years (been rocking the Yas Marina for the last couple months) and have never had a problem with any of them across all the five or so different factories and variants I have.

 

[OffshoreNL]

Anyone knows of a TD with a 35-02 V3 or ABD in stock? I tried all the bigger ones but stock avail.

 

[Guglhupfer]

They're not terribly waterproof at all, even in gen, and I usually get creative and cover my wrist when it rains heavily, otherwise it's fine. If it doesn't fog up when you sweat wearing it, it'll be fine for occasional raindrops.
The movements aren't actually skeletons, just Seikos behind a deco plate, so they're plenty robust and work well out of the box, plus they're very lightly modded so are likely to be cleaner inside too. Construction is fine, it feels light like all carbon fiber but it doesn't feel fragile. I wear RM reps daily and have been for years (been rocking the Yas Marina for the last couple months) and have never had a problem with any of them across all the five or so different factories and variants I have.

Thanks for the fast and perfect answers to my questions. Now I need just a TD who still has some ;-)


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[Acqua]

Just ordered 35-02 KVF. Will post pics once it arrives

 

[fitipaldi]

Just ordered 35-02 KVF. Will post pics once it arrives

Ok, so are you talking about the old one having PVD ti case? Without AR? The one at $448?


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[h.pagani158]

it needs a face screw mod…dead giveaway it’s a rep from a mile away being so light silver.

ABD mod?

 

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[TheDonSL]

V4 just got released with a new movement… Intime… not sure if the balance wheel moves in front or not. If not, it’s not worth it…


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[Guglhupfer]

What do you mean by it is not worth it?
The v3 is not available as far as I know. So the v4 is great for me. Is the movement good? It is called Japan 6T28


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[TheDonSL]

I mean not worth it upgrading from V3 if only difference is the seconds hand. If balance wheel moves in front then def a great upgrade from V3


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[TheDonSL]

Update: confirmed the movement is still faux in the front, so not worth it for V3 owners.


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