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My insert fell out while pressing the bezel back on.
Any tips for getting it back in without breaking it?
Any tips for getting it back in without breaking it?
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The VSF Submariners Thread
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I used a press with a die that has a cutout for the pip.
Is that a Gibson I see?
+1 for Triplock suggestion. I thought the VSF insert was pressure fitted...but it looks like there are remnants of tape or glue on top of the bezel. Is that correct?
They are pressure fitted. I have never seen any glue or tape in in any so far.
Looks like the pip might have gotten cracked.
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It wasn’t tape or sticky, it was more like a ring of dust.
Yes, the pip is broken, I think broke it while pressing the bezel on.
Eagle eyes.. not a Gibson (you see a hummingbird style scratch plate?) but there’s an Epi’ on the right, the one you can see in the pics is a hand made self build I made 20yrs ago in another life while studying to become a luthier.
Yes, the pip is broken, I think broke it while pressing the bezel on.
Eagle eyes.. not a Gibson (you see a hummingbird style scratch plate?) but there’s an Epi’ on the right, the one you can see in the pics is a hand made self build I made 20yrs ago in another life while studying to become a luthier.
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Yes, it kind of looked like a Dove or Hummingbird pick guard, but not exactly. Respect bro. Instrument building is a high art.
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Thanks mate. It’s one of those things that is irreplaceable, if the house was burning down I’d run back in to try save it. There are very few things I can say that about.
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Great tip!
I took a lump out a die for the pip and it pressed in no bother, watch saved. Thanks mate. seems I broke the pip last time though - before I got your tip!
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I’ve got a 126610 VSF bracelet and clasp sat here available
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I purchased a ARF bracelet from JTIME.
It’s is better in all aspects than the one that originally came on my VSF.. loose closing, gaps etc
In comparison, a friends VSF clasp is really good and probably not worth changing.
I think there’s a variation in the finish from watch to watch regarding the clasp
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Thank you!
Ordered a day ago a CF Bracelet from Li. Hope CF ones are still manufactured by ARF?
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Thanks for the offer, wrong size though and I just decided to break that watch up for parts.. so if anyone needs any VSF 116610 bits check out my sales thread.
I agree, the glidelock on my CF 114060 is much more crisp and tight when it snaps into place, however when my VSF starbucks snaps into place it feels like it'll fall out if the clasp isn't fully closed. At least the CGs are correct on the VSF.
Hello all, first post!
Just today received QC on a 126610LN VSF I've ordered via a TD on here.
How can I be sure this is a VSF?
This is my first purchase and hoping you VSF pro's can give me your 2 cents worth
thank you!
https://imgur.com/a/E7zCdHr
Just today received QC on a 126610LN VSF I've ordered via a TD on here.
How can I be sure this is a VSF?
This is my first purchase and hoping you VSF pro's can give me your 2 cents worth
thank you!
https://imgur.com/a/E7zCdHr
Looks good bro.
Enjoy and expect to wait 20 plus days to receive after you receive the tracking info. Patience is the name of the game.
I don’t have any issues with my VSF bracelet, snap firmly and without any issues stated above.