PVD can be recoated and plated however it takes an extremely abrasive cleaner and essentially tearing it up to the base then replating. Most if not all RWI modders probably will not touch it to replate. I’m not trying to speak for all but generally most will not touch a PVD coated watch to replate. The idea behind PVD is that it will last years before any deterioration. This isn’t a solid gold piece, nothing will come close to gen. Just remember that. This is a 600-900 replica thats to match the weight of a 30-60k watch. If someone else wants to chime in to the science of PVD coating please do so! I have an open mind and would love to learn more!
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VSF Daytona V2 VS4131 Added Weight Upcoming New Release
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thanks bro.. here's something interesting.. PVD Gold.. as a technology.. I think has been around forever now. In fact.. one of my prized reps is a Hublot Big Bang.. a specific 17+ year old rep that people on reddit even accused me of posting a gen because well.. the gold has never tarnished nor faded. How is it possible after 17+ years and a rep?!
the answer is PVD Goldmy memory is hazy but that term has stuck around with me since forever and the proof is immaculate.. i do wonder why it's not used as often since it's been around forever and the quality is proof. perhaps price. perhaps difficulty. or another technical reason
Yeah, that's not surprising at all. A common application is to make material that's intended for repeated, high-friction, metal-on-metal contact even more durable and resistant to wear/corrosion. The coating is practically indestructible sans specific chemical or laser stripping processes.
Anyone who likes to get all flamboyant with their firearm parts also knows about the method well. It's used for the same application as above, but also just to make things look cool and customized.
The key for this particular application is to match Rolex's particular gold tone, which who knows if VSF will manage to do so or, instead, go right back to cheddar cheese.
If they get the colour right, PVD will deep six the need for re-plating reps. PVD is harder than the coffin nails Chuck Norris will eventually be buried with.Yeah, that's not surprising at all. A common application is to make material that's intended for repeated, high-friction, metal-on-metal contact even more durable and resistant to wear/corrosion. The coating is practically indestructible sans specific chemical or laser stripping processes.
Anyone who likes to get all flamboyant with their firearm parts also knows about the method well. It's used for the same application as above, but also just to make things look cool and customized.
The key for this particular application is to match Rolex's particular gold tone, which who knows if VSF will manage to do so or, instead, go right back to cheddar cheese.
Really banking they release the rose gold version as well. Surely they can't mess up white gold color plating that bad right? I understand Yellow gold can be cheddar cheese
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More information from VSF on their V2 added weight version Daytona VS4131
VSF Daytona is a truly weighted version, a subversive weighted version without thickened case, which truly makes the case weight close to the original. It is not the market weighted version, where the watch head is not heavy enough and a whole piece of iron is added to the tape.
1. The weight of VSF Daytona Grey Daytona is truly close to the weight of the original. The market weighted version is 17 grams lighter than the original.
The market thickened case increases the weight of the watch. The size of the vs watch is strictly based on the original, and the case is not thickened.
2. The VSF Daytona tape is consistent with the original tape process. The tape contains memory steel sheet, which can bend and rebound.
Because the market weighted version does not have enough weight for the watch head, a whole piece of iron is added to the tape. The first choice is not to match the version, and it cannot bend or rebound, which is very uncomfortable to wear.
3. VSF develops a customized heavy metal case, which can prevent the case from peeling.
The market uses tungsten copper alloy to make the case and then electroplating. Oxidation of the material causes the electroplating layer to peel off and the case to peel off. Especially in the summer when you sweat a lot, the case is easy to lose the electroplating.
4. The VSF Daytona weighted version uses the expensive Dandong 4131 movement, which has stable and reliable quality and exquisite and delicate movement appearance texture.
5. VSF pursues not only the weight closeness, but also the texture of the watch when worn, which is authentic and stable and reliable. A trustworthy version, more details...
VSF Daytona is a truly weighted version, a subversive weighted version without thickened case, which truly makes the case weight close to the original. It is not the market weighted version, where the watch head is not heavy enough and a whole piece of iron is added to the tape.
1. The weight of VSF Daytona Grey Daytona is truly close to the weight of the original. The market weighted version is 17 grams lighter than the original.
The market thickened case increases the weight of the watch. The size of the vs watch is strictly based on the original, and the case is not thickened.
2. The VSF Daytona tape is consistent with the original tape process. The tape contains memory steel sheet, which can bend and rebound.
Because the market weighted version does not have enough weight for the watch head, a whole piece of iron is added to the tape. The first choice is not to match the version, and it cannot bend or rebound, which is very uncomfortable to wear.
3. VSF develops a customized heavy metal case, which can prevent the case from peeling.
The market uses tungsten copper alloy to make the case and then electroplating. Oxidation of the material causes the electroplating layer to peel off and the case to peel off. Especially in the summer when you sweat a lot, the case is easy to lose the electroplating.
4. The VSF Daytona weighted version uses the expensive Dandong 4131 movement, which has stable and reliable quality and exquisite and delicate movement appearance texture.
5. VSF pursues not only the weight closeness, but also the texture of the watch when worn, which is authentic and stable and reliable. A trustworthy version, more details...
whats really important, at least to me is: Will the claps be WG or SS weight?
A gen 116519 is roughly 140g, so if the clasp is SS, you will just have a top heavy watch.
Same applies when the make a full bracelet version.
A gen 116519 is roughly 140g, so if the clasp is SS, you will just have a top heavy watch.
Same applies when the make a full bracelet version.
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As of now, VSF has only made the watch head added weight. Bracelet and clasp are still non added weight.
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VSF Added Weight Daytona V2 pics
The ice blue looks amazing, the VS4131 is very clean and finely polished! Only the watch head is added weight, the oysterflex version is about 138g and the ss bracelet version is about 164g
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Looka pretty good but lighting is ALWAYS deciving. Also it's not really that heavy
138g is nice and all but doubtful it makea a big impact vs SS. 164g bracelet version is less weight than my SD43 True but maybe a good balance between closer to gen weight without being too top heavy given there’s no extra weight on claspVSF Added Weight Daytona V2 pics
The ice blue looks amazing, the VS4131 is very clean and finely polished! Only the watch head is added weight, the oysterflex version is about 138g and the ss bracelet version is about 164g
Looka pretty good but lighting is ALWAYS deciving. Also it's not really that heavy
It’s similar to current offerings, it actually is noticeable when you hold the watch, the 15g extra grams on gen come from the clasp.VSF Added Weight Daytona V2 pics
The ice blue looks amazing, the VS4131 is very clean and finely polished! Only the watch head is added weight, the oysterflex version is about 138g and the ss bracelet version is about 164g
Looka pretty good but lighting is ALWAYS deciving. Also it's not really that heavy
If plating is really good as they say It’s a nice step forward.
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Need a side by side with Clean tbh. That Platona looks pretty good compsred with my Clean. I also love the Pikachu.
I agree, but the yellow gold color is at least promising from that pics, and VSF Quality is out of doubt I’d say.
this may be the greatest release in history :O the movement alone is bang bang the pvd coating makes it a forever item and the movement again is.. just
my god. i need to start saving up for this
my god. i need to start saving up for this
I need a 126515bout to use this as the base for the beach build!!!!!Thanks for the info T.
So another useless release
138G is rather unremarkable in the weight regard especially considering the 12651X models have a larger glidelock clasp than the previous generation(more weight). If I remember correctly APS made it into the low 150’s with theirs.
Im still looking forward to seeing what these actually end up being finish, plating and weight wise. Always nice to see continued competition in this market segment.
Im still looking forward to seeing what these actually end up being finish, plating and weight wise. Always nice to see continued competition in this market segment.