How to Tell If My Replica Has a VSF with VS3235 Movement?

[arcadiodiego]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the world of replica watches, and I recently purchased a replica with a VS3235 movement from a trusted dealer. While I trust my dealer, I'm still a bit unsure about how to tell if my watch is a VSF replica. Just out of curiosity and for learning purposes.
I'm hoping to get some advice and tips from fellow watch enthusiasts on how to identify a VSF replica with VS3235 movement. How can I verify that my watch is indeed a VSF replica?
Attached is a photo of the watch in question.


Best regards

 

[domiffm]

Why do you open this thread twice?

 

[arcadiodiego]

Why do you open this thread twice?

Sorry rookie mistake , I’ll delete this one ASAP

 

[arcadiodiego]

Hey @domiffm, I'm a complete noob and struggling to delete a redundant post. Could you please guide me on how to delete it? Thank you so much!

 

[Manuahdha]

One way to check without opening the watch is by using the quick set for the date. On the VSF 3235 you should be able to go trough all dates ridiculously fast. If you have another watch with a 3135 you can compare. If not let me know and I can maybe guide you to find out

 

[arcadiodiego]

One way to check without opening the watch is by using the quick set for the date. On the VSF 3235 you should be able to go trough all dates ridiculously fast. If you have another watch with a 3135 you can compare. If not let me know and I can maybe guide you to find out

Fantastic, I have a 3135 movement at home, will compare and let you know

 

[AlphaProt]

Try setting the time.
The 3135 and 3186 advances the time with a forward turn on the crown. The 3235 advances time with a rearward turn, just like an ETA movement.

 

[arcadiodiego]

One way to check without opening the watch is by using the quick set for the date. On the VSF 3235 you should be able to go trough all dates ridiculously fast. If you have another watch with a 3135 you can compare. If not let me know and I can maybe guide you to find out

Try setting the time.
The 3135 and 3186 advances the time with a forward turn on the crown. The 3235 advances time with a rearward turn, just like an ETA movement.

Try setting the time.
The 3135 and 3186 advances the time with a forward turn on the crown. The 3235 advances time with a rearward turn, just like an ETA movement.

wow, simple things you tend to ignore, got a 2019 genuine sub for years and never noticed this, maybe cuz never owned a 3235 massively appreciated, yep the 3235 advances time with a counterclockwise turn unlike the 3135 which requires a clockwise turn

 

[arcadiodiego]

Fantastic, I have a 3135 movement at home, will compare and let you know

Yep you are on point the 3235 movement is exceptionally faster, but unless you had mentioned it, I would not have noticed the difference whatsoever since the 3135 also feels swift especially if you are not aware of the distinctions between them, massively appreciated

 

[Manuahdha]

Awesome! enjoy your VSF

 

[Rx4Time]

VS3235 is the only movement with a 72 hour power reserve as of this time.