5004 vac vs gen side by side....

[tranzmizzion]

Superbowl lights out side by side comparison.

Only 1 pic....

Dial is more matte on gen.... Sub dial is more matte and fonts are different...

Feel is about the same....


Rep strap is junk, hk tan as shown not the same as gen but good.

Clasp is different. But alright.

 

[TESLA760]

Here's a Vac modded dial

 

[tranzmizzion]

Here's a Vac modded dial

Vac lumed my dial, not sure if he did anything else.... The gen the red in the pr dial is a matte "dull" red, thinner and not shiny, yours and mine much more bold. Dial is a matte black, almost a "grey" hue....

 

[TESLA760]

I know. But without a macro close up , how obvious are any of these flaws ? Vac corrects the lume and sunken datewheel. Sets PR to full. I'm very anal about flaws. But VAC's mods make my watch good in my eyes.

 

[tranzmizzion]

I know. But without a macro close up , how obvious are any of these flaws ? Vac corrects the lume and sunken datewheel. Sets PR to full. I'm very anal about flaws. But VAC's mods make my watch good in my eyes.

My pops couldn't tell until i told him the flaws...


I dont remember if vac did my datewheel, but its spot on between the genZ


I could see the matte color from about 3 ft away when my cuz was looking at them, but if it wasnt next to a gen, almost no one could tell. And because i just looked at the two. You would have to get close enough to see ms dasi under the pr had to call it.

 

[TESLA760]

I've been looking for a GEN dial. But it has to be a good deal. The Vac mods are that good IMHO

 

[Tysodrum]

Ooh! Any more pics for comparison? Very cool! I'd love a a gen dial too but do you ever see them??

 

[Bomba]

IMHO, Vac's mods on this watch make it one of the best reps on the market. A must have in your watch box.

I love mine.

 

[TESLA760]

Ooh! Any more pics for comparison? Very cool! I'd love a a gen dial too but do you ever see them??

Every GEN dial I've seen is beat up. I'd rather have a Mint rep dial.

 

[evilmonk]

Nice pics and it looks delicious. Waiting for mine to get delivered by VAC and I can't wait to wear it. Hope to have this beauty on my wrist soon!

 

[Asheron82]

awesome comparo! OT, any difference in the AR coating between the gen and the rep's AR? assuming yours had VAC's double AR that is?

 

[tranzmizzion]

awesome comparo! OT, any difference in the AR coating between the gen and the rep's AR? assuming yours had VAC's double AR that is?

No, even the slight bluish hue was 100% spot on (vac's AR)

 

[Asheron82]

No, even the slight bluish hue was 100% spot on (vac's AR)

thanks for the confirmation! so it seems to get the dial more gen-like would be to matt spray it a tad bit in order to reduce the sheen on it.

 

[Tysodrum]

BMW, right that makes sense. I agree. Is vac on conus? I have one of his but bought it off someone else... I'd love a " backup"

 

[DRBAFC]

I heard the gen 5004 dials are extremely expensive and rare. Are they even worth it to replace with the rep?

 

[tranzmizzion]

I am wondering if the dial can be lightened or "greyed" a bit. That was the biggest diff I could tell from a far, the dial is def more matte in apperance.

 

[panasol]

As far as I know the biggest problem with this watch is the poor movement and the crown stripping problem..
I really wonder : why can't we just transplant a better movement in there??
Is it just that it won't fit?

Vac can't do such a replacement?




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[DRBAFC]

I thought the best quick fix for the stripping issue was to pinch the tube with pliers, effectively making the tube smaller and less prone to stripping