MEGA PIX: XTAL Comp QF & CF Le Mans (Gen, stock, deep)

[jetsby1]

Thank you! I would say the best one is the new V9 QF Tungsten with the 24h truly functional subdial + DEEP crystal.
It winds the best, has a perfectly clear crystal, weighs 170g, true superclone 4132 movement, and has the best sunburst compared to CF.

Hi Venom, do you know when the new V9 QF tungsten came out? I got a QF tungsten for my Le Mans but I am not entirely sure which version it might be. I also haven't tested out the 24hr movement but idc regardless, just really wanted a weighted version because i have enough SS CF daytonas that feel like feather at this point.

 

[Reaps]

Tried to find gen videos or photos of the real Le Mans in sunlight and this video is the closest I found. Honestly the sunburst on gen seems to be quite subtle as well, full on sunlight barely reveals it.



Members can make their own evaluation on which one looks more like gen.

Even then at the end of the day it may be personal preference. Neither is perfect.

 

[VenomGT3]

Hi Venom, do you know when the new V9 QF tungsten came out? I got a QF tungsten for my Le Mans but I am not entirely sure which version it might be. I also haven't tested out the 24hr movement but idc regardless, just really wanted a weighted version because i have enough SS CF daytonas that feel like feather at this point.

Hi, I believe they came out around January 5th

 

[speedyguy]

We discussed this. Susan is a crock of shit liar lol

Damn, I was hoodwinked!

 

[rankiba]

How's the build quality of QF compare to CF? Is it flimsier than CF?

 

[BourbonBezel]

Huge thanks for putting in the time, effort, and insane attention to detail on this review! Your deep dive into the nuances of xtals, reflections, and factory differences is the kind of knowledge that makes RWI the best place on the internet for true watch enthusiasts. Absolute legend @VenomGT3

 

[Newguyhere95]

Cf stock glass look cloudy on some angles, happens to my 116 too. Or look like there is dirt and fingerprints on it

 

[Reaps]

Cf stock glass look cloudy on some angles, happens to my 116 too. Or look like there is dirt and fingerprints on it

On all 116x models regardless of CF, BTF, ZF, VSF, I suggest Deep. It is a $50 mod and will change the watch

126x... not so needed but still worthwhile to do.

 

[Newguyhere95]

On all 116x models regardless of CF, BTF, ZF, VSF, I suggest Deep. It is a $50 mod and will change the watch

126x... not so needed but still worthwhile to do.

I didn’t know it’s only $50, would do it for sure.
Isnt Deep easy get scratched?

 

[Reaps]

I didn’t know it’s only $50, would do it for sure.
Isnt Deep easy get scratched?

All two level AR can be scratched but it isn't a big deal. Unless you are smashing your watch or you play in sand all day it is fine

 

[Tiger4]

Deep looks clearer than gen lol
I love it

Deep really makes the dial pop and enjoyable to look at