M+F vs ZF for Mark XVIII Top Gun "SFTI"

[crypteddj]

TD says ZF is better but M+F is also listed as Super Rep in spreadsheet. ZF has original engravings on movement but M+F lacks those. Also ZF version has Miyota 9015 and M+F has A2892 movement. You can see factory names on the right side of dial photos. Thanks in advance.

 

[Jossé]

Is the consensual NWBIG list even being kept up to date anymore? And what is your question sir?

 

[crypteddj]

Is the consensual NWBIG list even being kept up to date anymore? And what is your question sir?

Should I buy the ZF or M+F version is my question.

 

[Kup1712]

I would take zf (better dial font and blue ar) but take advice from more knowledgeable member.

 

[crypteddj]

I would take zf (better dial font and blue ar) but take advice from more knowledgeable member.

ZF doesn't look to have the best date font:

 

[Kup1712]

M+f is thicker and rounder than gen. Zf is just darker.

 

[sorginator]

Tbh I have heard some pretty bad things about the Miyota 9015s that zf uses. I don't necessarily care which company makes a perfect 100% copy, I'd rather have a solid (and quiet) movement.

 

[Kup1712]

M+f movement is definitely not as loud as 9015

 

[crypteddj]

M+f movement is definitely not as loud as 9015

First time buying a mechanical watch and a rep. Is the noise of 9015 annoying? Does the issue of sound outweigh differences in physical appearance?

 

[crypteddj]

First time buying a mechanical watch and a rep. Is the noise of 9015 that annoying? Does the issue of sound outweigh differences in physical appearance?

 

[Kup1712]

If this is your first mechanical watch (maybe first rep) than you will be happy with both versions.

 

[crypteddj]

If this is your first mechanical watch (maybe first rep) than you will be happy with both versions.

Thank You . I decided on M+F just because of the date color. Looking at gen vs rep pictures I noticed that the ZF version is directly upon comparing. Also, the noise issue that was pointed out reminded me of a swatch that I had thrown because of the noise. As for the main dial quality, I don't see any difference.

 

[crypteddj]

Sorry for the grammar.

 

[Kup1712]

Enjoy your time with new timepiece

 

[kiasunkiasi]

for me, if the watch has a solid caseback, it doesn't matter whether it is correctly decorated...
how often will you be opening it up?