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joeyc

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supply and demand - 15500 Gen black dial around 1500 usd, slate gray around 2k, blue dial 6k
 
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@legend First of all thanks for sharing your deep knowledge. I have actually the ZF 15500 with the black Dial, bought in Oct 2020. So I think it is the V2. Right?
What about the difference between V2 and V3 to the black dial? Worth an upgrade to V3? Has ZF change the quality of the black dial?
And the clone movement. It that really better than the Miyota, due to long life and getting spare parts, if something break down after years?
Thank a lot and all the best for you.
 

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@legend First of all thanks for sharing your deep knowledge. I have actually the ZF 15500 with the black Dial, bought in Oct 2020. So I think it is the V2. Right?
What about the difference between V2 and V3 to the black dial? Worth an upgrade to V3? Has ZF change the quality of the black dial?
And the clone movement. It that really better than the Miyota, due to long life and getting spare parts, if something break down after years?
Thank a lot and all the best for you.
The difference between the v2 and v3 is the dial so if you can swap out the dial for a v3 one I’ll recommend you do so. The difference for me is quite salient in terms of tapisseries shape and definition and the finish of the dial.
 
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Rantanplan

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The difference between the v2 and v3 is the dial so if you can swap out the dial for a v3 one I’ll recommend you do so. The difference for me is quite salient in terms of tapisseries shape and definition and the finish of the dial.
Thanks Legend. That makes sense. Do you know, where I can get only the V3 Dial in Black?
 

Rantanplan

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.. and please my question about the different movements:
The clone movement 4302. It that really better than the Miyota, due to long life and getting spare parts, if something break down after years?
Thank a lot and all the best for you.
 

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.. and please my question about the different movements:
The clone movement 4302. It that really better than the Miyota, due to long life and getting spare parts, if something break down after years?
Thank a lot and all the best for you.
In terms of reliability I would put them both in the same bracket.
But in terms of visual accuracy (balance wheel position, movement layout), and functional accuracy (instant date change) the 4302 is a lot better,
 
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Kei king

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The 15510 green dial is about 5000 euros or so. The grey one will be less, say about 3000 euros. Of course prices will fluctuate according to demand and supply.
Is it possible to get a generation 15500 dial if you are a legend? thank you
 

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Is it possible to get a generation 15500 dial if you are a legend? thank you
Yes it’s possible to get a gen 15500 dial in any color if you’re not a legend.
It all depends on the timing and availability and how much you’re willing to pay.
 
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Kei king

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Yes it’s possible to get a gen 15500 dial in any color if you’re not a legend.
It all depends on the timing and availability and how much you’re willing to pay.
thank you for your reply. What will the actual market price be?
 

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Excuse me for asking so directly, where is the biggest optical difference compared to the gen in my replica, bought for 240 euros, thank you
 

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Excuse me for asking so directly, where is the biggest optical difference compared to the gen in my replica, bought for 240 euros, thank you
Im Not an expert but the case band and bezel look too shinny to me, what factory is that and version.

It maybe the lighting
 
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Excuse me for asking so directly, where is the biggest optical difference compared to the gen in my replica, bought for 240 euros, thank you
I don't have an answer to your question because the watch looks good as it is. My question to you is, what do you find wrong with it? A replica watch will never be equal to a genuine.
 
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