Pelagos ZF vs. V6F pros and cons

[simonm]

I've been wondering which of these to models of the Pelagos rep is best? i know that both of them have some flaws etc. but i wanted if someone whit a bit more experince and expertise could point out the pros and cons wih each of the above mentioned models

thanks in advance

 

[Radman]

Multiple, and detailed, threads on this.
Spoiler alert...there is no consensus on this.

 

[lolersd]

I heard that the V6F is better, but you should do the research yourself and decide which one you prefer.

 

[PerryJ]

I personally have the V6f. The bevel has a little bit of play, not much at all, maybe 1/4mm. The bezel loom is also total shit. Other than those two gripes the watch is excellent. I had it WR and it held 500m WR so I'd say its a solid build

 

[C124]

I got the ZF as it came with a rubber strap included. First impressions are very good, my only gripe was the helium valve cap on the side of the case fell out pretty much the day after I got it. I managed to get it back in but I won't be going anywhere near the water with it, that's for sure


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[simonm]

Okay thanks for all the answers so far
and yeah i know i should try to look it up my self, i have tried but as you allso mentioned i did not really get any conclusion

 

[WatchPorn]

Multiple, and detailed, threads on this.
Spoiler alert...there is no consensus on this.

This. You will need to get both and marry the best parts!!

 

[WatchPorn]

I got the ZF as it came with a rubber strap included. First impressions are very good, my only gripe was the helium valve cap on the side of the case fell out pretty much the day after I got it. I managed to get it back in but I won't be going anywhere near the water with it, that's for sure


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I hear these pop out... is it screwed back in? how does it stay in...did you glue it?

 

[C124]

Yeah, it screws back in but You have to compress it down whilst turning it to get the thread started. I used a rubber marigold glove to grip it and get some turns on it. Also applied some light strength loctite.



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[Arko]

I greased the HEV and then loctite and screwed it in from the inside with a flat head

 

[zsolie]

How did you grease the HE valve? I heard it's one piece and unscrews from the inside. Is there any gasket inside?

 

[WatchPorn]

Yeah, it screws back in but You have to compress it down whilst turning it to get the thread started. I used a rubber marigold glove to grip it and get some turns on it. Also applied some light strength loctite.



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when I get mine, should I just try and unscrew it (if that's doable) and throw some loctite on it before it even gets the chance of falling out?? that would be pretty embarrassing!

 

[Arko]

I have a ZF and there was 2 gaskets in the HEV, one under the outter valve, one around the end of the screw threads of the assembly. I put grease on a piece of plastic and slid it under the gasket of the valve

 

[C124]

I wouldn't pull it out if I were you as you would likely compromise any water resistance it may have. I'd just check its tight. It was really fiddly to tighten due to the gasket on it , I'm not too up on taking my watches apart so I couldn't do it from the inside


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[Arko]

I unscrewed the HEV, greased it, then loctite'ed it back into the case. should be better sealed than stock

 

[zsolie]

In this way the HE valve function will remain? Or you loctited the whole assembly and fill from inside the hole with glue?

 

[Arko]

i leave the valve functional, loctite was applied only to the threads holding the assembly to the case

 

[zsolie]

Ok, now it's clear. And do you trust in the HE valve small "O" gasket? This isn't the weakest point of the watch WR?