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IWC 3878 Spitfire From ZF factory
- Thread starter noctus
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It has a lovely sunburst effect on it that really compares nicely with the dials. It just feels a really quality piece. Seconds sweep is very smooth. No stutter at all and even the bracelet seems better made and was easier to adjust than the one on a 3777 V6F I had.
I read next door at RWG that Toro had told someone that the new movements are actually from SWF and that ZF are also using them, and my logic was SWF will probably pass the crap ones off on ZF.
My theory seems to be kinda correct plus this one was a lot cheaper.
Here is another pic of my SWF. Hard to photo the sunburst effect with just my mobile but you can see it a bit on this one near the 4 and 5 markers
There's a new V6 version out. I wonder, if they improved the movement also.
http://puretime01.com/pilot-chrono-...st-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a7750.html#
http://puretime01.com/pilot-chrono-...st-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a7750.html#
I've been in poundering mode on this 3878 for months now to replace my 3717. I was set on getting the ZF ones but the SW and V6 versions looks awesome as well. This is going to br a tough decision.
I have 4 Pam's, 3 from V6F / KW and one from Noob, since I started with this hobby more than 2 years ago and since then KW never disappointed me, his PAM's are still flying like a champ. In terms of overall quality and overall robustness, V6F is on the top.
But, this is PAM section, can't say a lot about their IWC attempt. But I believe that owners of the Chrono Petit from V6F can't complain about overall quality and reliability of this particular watch which was quite popular last year. Happy to see another player in game and pity to see them so late.
However If that would be mine own personal purchase, I'd rather consider V6F than ZF.
ZF's made incredible work in IWC Rep department but their movements aren't something that I would strongly recommend.
But, this is PAM section, can't say a lot about their IWC attempt. But I believe that owners of the Chrono Petit from V6F can't complain about overall quality and reliability of this particular watch which was quite popular last year. Happy to see another player in game and pity to see them so late.
However If that would be mine own personal purchase, I'd rather consider V6F than ZF.
ZF's made incredible work in IWC Rep department but their movements aren't something that I would strongly recommend.
I have a ZF 3878, 3880 and Miramar and all working flawlessly - no issue with movements
and no im not sponsored by ZF
and no im not sponsored by ZF
I don't want to downplay ZF's role in the industry because 3 of the newest ZF's releases I bought just recently are on it's way but I'm still asking myself how reliable mvmt I will receive, because in terms of ZF's movement reliability and robustness (especially ones with 7D PR and 6'clock second) it's just a pure lottery, and that's a fact.
And I still don't believe ZF is building movements. They build watches from parts they buy from different factories.
Can anyone confirm if the V6F http://puretime01.com/pilot-chrono-...est-edition-on-brown-leather-strap-a7750.html does have the concentric circles on the subdials? I can't spot any from the Puretime pictures.
I'm afraid no one can provide you such information at the moment because watch isn't even listed on maker (kuvarsit) website.
My gold ZF 3878 arrived today. Looks really awesome, I will post some pics later. I noticed though, that the sec@6 is always stuttering. Is this normal for these modified movements?
same with what peterpl said
all 3 of my ZF dont stutter (seconds @ 6)
longest ive had one if about 6 months and still going strong.
all 3 of my ZF dont stutter (seconds @ 6)
longest ive had one if about 6 months and still going strong.