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GF vs ZF

beenthere1

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Hello,

my first topic here on the RWI forum. Looking for my first rep. I have chosen avenger blackbird, and the thing is i see there are two factories on market righ now, GF and ZF. Are there any important differences in both? Are some owners of this watch here on the forum and could say few words about TD's and factories?
 

Hor-Fan

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GF is no longer producing, closed by the authorities :(
So I guess your choice has been made for you.


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tkingjr

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Thanks for confirming, but anyway are they comparable?

When GF was still making Rep I would buy the GF. Now you don't have a choice. ZF makes good Reps but are known for QC problems such as crooked markers or dust on the dial. When you get your QC pics just look carefully. Keep in mind you can't post your QC pics here and say "Please look at my QC photos". If this is your first Rep ..relax and order from ZF.

I just looked for other makers. ANF makes a Blackbird but ZF will be better. I would rate the makes in the following order GF, ZF, and ANF. Noob would be in the middle but they only make a few Breitlings.
 
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