Ballon Bleu 33mm SS V6F or JF 1:1

[frenchspeakk]

I received the v6F 33mm and overall it’s a disappointment.

The construction seems good but the dial finish is really poor, it doesn’t reflect light evenly, I believe the grooves are not even around the disk with Roman numerals so it makes it look like there are imperfections on the dial. The printing is also not neat. It’s hard taking pictures that show what I mean but I will try.

Basically when looking at it something just looks off...

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Did you see the bad finish on the QC pics ?

 

[Doud]

Did you see the bad finish on the QC pics ?

It was very hard to tell, the watch looks good in QC pics, basically it shows under direct light (artificial or natural) and my QC were kind of dark.

The “dots” in the area I circled in the previous post really stand out badly when the dial is exposed to light.

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[Ryano]

It was very hard to tell, the watch looks good in QC pics, basically it shows under direct light (artificial or natural) and my QC were kind of dark.

The “dots” in the area I circled in the previous post really stand out badly when the dial is exposed to light.

QC:

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That's a real shame mate, those QC pics look perfectly fine. I would have accepted too...

 

[Doud]

Anyone else can share pictures of their V6 BB to see if it’s only mine or if their dial is always like that?

Also handling it for a bit I realize the dial color is completely off. I was told on this thread that the older generation Ballon bleu had a silver Opaline dial and the newer was whiter but after looking at 100s of pics of gens (old and new) and handling the current gen version (still called silver opaline btw) It only has this beige silvery look in very low lighting whereas the V6 rep always has it. Basically the color of the V6 under direct light is the color of the gen in low lighting. Also Swiss Made is off centered.

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[ssouthall6]

42mm pvd version currently on offer with Mary for $168

 

[Maron]

Lol my eyesight must be bad


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[Doud]

Lol my eyesight must be bad


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Yeah I know it’s hard to tell on pictures but in real life it’s a lot more obvious. Basically in lots of spots where the groovy pattern meets a flat surface of the dial it looks really uneven. As soon as there is decent lighting, this makes the dial look asymmetrical and weird.


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[Maron]

Yeah I know it’s hard to tell on pictures but in real life it’s a lot more obvious. Basically in lots of spots where the groovy pattern meets a flat surface of the dial it looks really uneven. As soon as there is decent lighting, this makes the dial look asymmetrical and weird.


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I inspected the one I ordered last year with a loupe and I remember it being perfect, except there was a tiny blemish on the dial you could only see with a loupe


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[stufuse]

I inspected the one I ordered last year with a loupe and I remember it being perfect, except there was a tiny blemish on the dial you could only see with a loupe


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I want to get my wife a 33mm looks like I’d be safer going with the jf?


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[Maron]

I want to get my wife a 33mm looks like I’d be safer going with the jf?


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I have the v6f and I think it’s great


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[AndyP1000]

I bought the V6f automatic version and Dial is perfect! Really excellent finish!


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[Repworld]

I want to get my wife a 33mm looks like I’d be safer going with the jf?


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All. V6 from Gen samples, V6 win in Cartier from long time


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[Doud]

I bought the V6f automatic version and Dial is perfect! Really excellent finish!


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I have the v6f and I think it’s great


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Could you guys please post pictures of your v6 dials when you get the time. Just want to figure out if mine was a bad batch or if they all have this problem.



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[LaPavel]

Did anyone buy a JF 33mm eta version?

 

[stoyania]

I think there is an updated V6F version coming out this month. but it is the 28mm one. Not sure what are the improvements and whether it is with eta or quartz.
Maybe reppists can provide some insights...

 

[echo_lanxess]

I bought the V6f automatic version and Dial is perfect! Really excellent finish!


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Hey Fam, mind sending me the link for the watch? Im looking at intime and theres a couple im confuse. your help will be greatly appreciate!

 

[nbp]

Ordered a 33mm TW Ronda Quartz

Just got the QC pictures.
https://imgur.com/a/EzZsTC6

The Cartier inscription hidden in the number VII looks a bit off dont you think?

 

[Sandman0209]

The dials looks more beige than I expected. I thought TW had a whiter dial

 

[vcappp]

How did you guys “persuade your wife to get her a rep watch” instead of genuine one?

Cartier replica is so great. I would like to buy for her. Recently Patek too.

However, every time I say about the women’s replica watches, she is angry and it becomes a fight and she refuses to get the replica. Therefore, I cannot buy a women’s replica for her.

Even if I have money, I don’t like to spend a high amount of money for a small product like watches which can be lost accidentally.

I really think it is not worth to buy a genuine at this point because the genuine watch price is high and there is a 1:1 replica as alternative.




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[LaPavel]

How did you guys “persuade your wife to get her a rep watch” instead of genuine one?

Cartier replica is so great. I would like to buy for her. Recently Patek too.

However, every time I say about the women’s replica watches, she is angry and it becomes a fight and she refuses to get the replica. Therefore, I cannot buy a women’s replica for her.

Even if I have money, I don’t like to spend a high amount of money for a small product like watches which can be lost accidentally.

I really think it is not worth to buy a genuine at this point because the genuine watch price is high and there is a 1:1 replica as alternative.




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I am glad I do not have this problem with my wife. she loves watches - automatic. she watches with me the replica world. she loves her jf cartier and esspecially arf 268622.