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Battle of the Aquanauts - ZF vs KMF vs GEN

rk2704

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I think I'm gonna get a ZF too. Will keep the one I like best, and give the other one to a family member.

will share pics of ZF too when I receive them
 

vcappp

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Received my QC.. (accepted)

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Beautiful?

wow, it looks good. KMF version’s date wheel is not that bad. It would be better if it is little bit bigger.

KMF’s version doesn’t have the extended line behind the 5 o’clock marker (which is good = more Gen like). ZF’s version has the extended line behind the 5 o’clock marker.


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ssouthall6

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I forgotten to state, that hour markers on ZF is far more superior compare to KMF. On KMF's comparison with GEN, the prototype dial hour markers are almost flawless. But after closer inspection on multiple TD's, I noticed that KMF's workmanship is not as refined compared with ZF, there are spills of glue stains clustering around the hour markers and also the hour lumes are not filled up as same height compared to GEN. The lume sits much more recessed.

For anyone who is OCD, will require to do some mod work and clean up existing glue stains if persist. :(

Was about to correct you then saw you added this caveat. From the pictures, I agree with most of what you've said there. Well done, good summary


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ssouthall6

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Kmf numerals are badly finished, ZFs other flaw is 6 o'clock groove lines are drawn too low (beyond like gen) but has nicer numerals finishing.

looks like either way have to choose one

I believe there has been a gen variation with this longer line that can't be unseen once seen :( but I'm yet to see it so don't take that as gospel!




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rk2704

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wow, it looks good. KMF version’s date wheel is not that bad. It would be better if it is little bit bigger.

KMF’s version doesn’t have the extended line behind the 5 o’clock marker (which is good = more Gen like). ZF’s version has the extended line behind the 5 o’clock marker.


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I'll compare them side by side when I get them :)
 
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jimbo

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What do you guys think of this?
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glee79

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Someone please post a pic of a Good DW and the datewindow of the KMF Side by side.
 
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natasjames

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natasjames to be honest i think the dw is decent enough..

Individual tolerance level... I dunno much about pp but 1st look I noticed the DW is different from gen. While ZF DW is more towards the left, hopefully more pics from those who bought ZF showing the center position.

V6f looks good but the thickness is stopping me. Maybe like some wait for V2 of KMF or ZF but in rep, V2 will have its problems too :D
 
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