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Released! Tudor HBB Bronze Blue Buchere, V6F(XF) vs ZF

tkingjr

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Thanks for your inputs. I know the feeling of being a first mover. Was one of the first few to go for the ZF BPFF when everyone said ZF QC was really bad. (but mine turned out fine)

I'm considering getting this piece too but if the XF QC isn't great then maybe I won't go for it. I hope your QC works out. Please continue to update :)
Hi Zin, In my opinion ZF doesn't have any QC. At any business the QC comes from the top. No other place. Certainly not the hard working people that put the watch together. I have many ZF watches. It takes a great TD to select a watch that will meet your expectations or returning it to ZF till it does. After my TD is ready to send me QC pics I know the ZF watch is as good as it gets.
 

shibalsaki

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My QC pics. Just approved. XF version ordered from PureTime

I noticed the way the XF lugs are shaped looks a little different from the Gen lugs.
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Superloxana

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My QC pics. Just approved. XF version ordered from PureTime
Looks great! Only thing I notice is the lume on the lower point of the 12oclock indici. I would have accepted it too though. Can't wait to see wrist shots.

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Repworld

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I will make review XF with Gen side by side stay tuned


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Depending Side By Side look like XF win in this battle


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Too bad they didnt do a side by side of the nato straps. The pattern / weave is very different based on the current pictures in this thread
I have been told that there is video of the gen Tudor nato strap construction process. I have not been able to find it.

I have approved my QC pics, but looks like the XF nato is a loose low quality weave. Owners can you comment please..
 

sogo

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I have been told that there is video of the gen Tudor nato strap construction process. I have not been able to find it.

I have approved my QC pics, but looks like the XF nato is a loose low quality weave. Owners can you comment please..



try to get one GEN strap and then compare.
 

SFK2813

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I have been told that there is video of the gen Tudor nato strap construction process. I have not been able to find it.

I have approved my QC pics, but looks like the XF nato is a loose low quality weave. Owners can you comment please..

The weave pattern is completely different between gen & rep

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What's the case material bronze (CuSn8) or aluminum bronze? Is it going to Patina naturally like the Panerai Bronzo? Thanks