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IWC 3878 Spitfire From ZF factory

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Would you like to have concentric circles on the subdials? Why? Do you know the gen 3878-02?

Of course I want them to be there. Have a close look at the gen and you know what I mean. The ZF and SWF reps have them as well, whilst the ones of the V2 are too pronounced.
 

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This is a gen:
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The "circles" to be anticipated on the subdials look exactly like the "circles" on the V6 rep:

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The new V6 version looks a lot better than the old version with obvious circles, which is not correct for this watch compared to the gen:
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Which old "V6" version do you mean? There's a V2 version where the circles indeed are too pronounced, but I am not aware of any V6 version.

Anyway, the circle thing has already been discussed over here (including some good pics as well), so be assured they are pretty subtle, but existing.
 

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Does the new V6 use the same transfer gear updates the ZF uses?
 

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Clear now? I never said there is an "old V6" version, you misinterpret me. Read careful, then post.

You wrote "The new V6 version looks a lot better than the old version with obvious circles". However there is no such thing like "the so called 'old version'" since there are 4 (four) versions from 4 different makers of the Spitfire on the market already. Nobody calls the ZF "the old version" - except you. So maybe you want to learn a little bit more about the several versions, then post.
 

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I am waiting the ZF version, but I admit that I am very curious about the v6f version. Now is too early to evaluate the real quality, we have tons of hi res images and reviews of the ZF and only low res website images for the v6f. Also thank to a skilled users who opened its zf we are sure there is a new transfer gear, while until someone opens other versions we cannot be sure this. So I think we really need to wait and see!
 

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Nobody calls the ZF "the old version" - except you. So maybe you want to learn a little bit more about the several versions, then post.

And again - nitpicking. Sorry, I forgot to send my words to my lawyer to let him check them, before you read them. Be assured I know enough about IWC reps and don't need your advises. But thank you anyway for your service...
 

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Pretty simply: If you want to be understood, choose your words with care, especially in a foreign language. Besides, you just proved yourself entirely wrong regarding your IWC rep "knowledge", at least for this particular watch. No need for your rude behaviour though, just another thing with room for improvement.
 

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:chatterbox: Learning you are, young padawan. I wish you a nice life...
 

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Hey guys, I just received QC photos of my V6 (which I sent back for the 6hour marker being off center), but I figured I would post what they sent me for you guys to check out... considering the questions and what not from the last page. Let me know if you want any other photos, these are the only face shots

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i thought the same, and then i straightened (rotated) the pic..using grid lines and such, and it is still there. not horrible tbh, and i almost gave them the OK. i'll see what the next one looks like and if its not any better, i'll probably ask for this first one.


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You are the hero, the "italian stallion", aren't you? Always starting personal offend because of missing... eggs. A german word says: "Pride comes before a fall".