2nd time with Hont, ZF BB58 Blue

[Shieek]

Hi guys, new to this forum. Today I want to talk about my 2nd purchase with Hont. First one was a VSF Omega Seamaster 300M Black/White but I wasn't part of this forum then.

Timeline

06.03.2023 - Contacted him with my request​

07.03.2023 - Payment sent​

08.03.2023 - Payment confirmed by him and QC pics sent​

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I will update this post with further news.

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[eBoy]

Hi guys, new to this forum. Today I want to talk about my 2nd purchase with Hont. First one was a VSF Omega Seamaster 300M Black/White but I wasn't part of this forum then.

Timeline

06.03.2023 - Contacted him with my request​

07.03.2023 - Payment sent​

08.03.2023 - Payment confirmed by him and QC pics sent​

​

I will update this post with further news.

​

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[Shieek]

Update 1
08.03.2023 - QC Pics

I did RL this one because of the crooked 12 marker and the shifted dial. It was easier to spot in the video.
I guess this was the best one though in the end. Multiple tries followed. :/

 

[Shieek]

Update 2
11.03.2023 - QC Pics 2nd try

This one had very crooked 6 and 9 indizes. So, RL

 

[Shieek]

Update 3
13.03.2023 - QC Pics 3rd try

On this one the pearl/pip on the bezel was off center and the 12 was slightly crooked. Hont suggested to change the model because they are all like this from ZF and its a gamble to get a great one. Maybe I'm too picky with these.

 

[Shieek]

Update 4
17.03.2023 - VSF Omega Seamaster Spectre

In the end i chose a VSF Omega Seamaster Spectre from Honts stock as an alternative because it was on my list anyway.
I paid him the difference. Waiting for delivery now.

 

[eBoy]

Maybe I'm too picky with these.

I think so, yes. They're replicas, after all - you have to adjust your expectations a bit.

Personally, I would only RLed one of the BBs. Another one is still acceptable and one is even close to perfect.

Any ZF without something that isn't at least slightly crooked is pretty much a unicorn in the rep world. ZF is notorious for that... But as long as it's only noticeable on a macro shot and not on the wrist, I would always GL.

 

[Nickyan]

It's great that Hont offers alternatives in a timely manner. I RL the first BB Pro, had new QC pictures same day and the watch seemed fine. The Omega looks really sweet too

 

[Shieek]

I think so, yes. They're replicas, after all - you have to adjust your expectations a bit.

Personally, I would only RLed one of the BBs. Another one is still acceptable and one is even close to perfect.

Any ZF without something that isn't at least slightly crooked is pretty much a unicorn in the rep world. ZF is notorious for that... But as long as it's only noticeable on a macro shot and not on the wrist, I would always GL.

Yeah, maybe! This is my 4th rep. I once RL'd a Breitling Navitimer and thats it. I just didn't have those quality problems until now. ZF seems bad with index placement.