Seamaster 300 Blue: A comprehensive comparison of GEN, VS, OR, ZF and AG

[Polywatch78]

Sorry that was supposed to say "couldn't unsee"

 

[Polywatch78]

Sorry for the delay. Here's some shots. VSF case, movement, hands. ZF dial and bezel insert. ORF bracelet.

 

[jk007]

Sorry for the delay. Here's some shots. VSF case, movement, hands. ZF dial and bezel insert. ORF bracelet.

https://clickpix.org/images/35Yj8D.jpg

https://clickpix.org/images/35YHzo.jpg

https://clickpix.org/images/35Yzvk.jpg

Damn that's looks nice!!! I just pulled the trigger on a ZF, don't know if I'll do any mods yet. But I'm pretty happy looking at pics that it's a lovely looking example of a seamaster

 

[MeasurementCraft]

Sorry for the delay. Here's some shots. VSF case, movement, hands. ZF dial and bezel insert. ORF bracelet.

https://clickpix.org/images/35Yj8D.jpg

https://clickpix.org/images/35YHzo.jpg

https://clickpix.org/images/35Yzvk.jpg

And we have a winner! Looks perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Now to source a ZF and a VSF…

 

[oz02]

VSF was the yellow tinted lume and ZF was the gap between the crown and the case

didn't even notice that gap until i read your message. Outside of aesthetics alone, it'd probably cause troubles with waterproofing right?

 

[Polywatch78]

didn't even notice that gap until i read your message. Outside of aesthetics alone, it'd probably cause troubles with waterproofing right?

No, I tested it. Good to 50m. The gasket is still contacting the crown tube and making a seal. Seems the tube/stem is just a bit long creating the gap. I'm sure it could be modified fairly easily by someone with better skill and know how.

 

[jk007]

I'm trying to find the gap, can you guys explain/point out the gap you see?

 

[Polywatch78]

Look harder. You can do it

 

[jk007]

Look harder. You can do it

Oh you guys are talking about between the scalloped bezel and the stem. It's not actually the crown guard itself that has the gap is it? The case covers the stem slightly on gen whereas ZF shows the stem?

 

[cheeseroyale]

Look harder. You can do it

Personally I would take the gap over the short crown guard, but that's just me.

 

[xairate]

Great, now this was an analysis which tells me why the products from different factories cost different.

On that side I had a general question --> how does a tight rotor affect the rep wearing experience?

 

[Route66]

how does a tight rotor affect the rep wearing experience?

Did you actually mean a tight (to rotate) bezel?

 

[eBoy]

Sorry for the delay. Here's some shots. VSF case, movement, hands. ZF dial and bezel insert. ORF bracelet.

You need to embed photos with code. Very easy...

 

[Polywatch78]

Yeah sorry, thought I did. With no ability to edit posts I couldn't fix it.

 

[eBoy]

Yeah sorry, thought I did. With no ability to edit posts I couldn't fix it.

Do you want me to?

 

[Polywatch78]

Do you want me to?

That would be fantastic. Thank you. Apologies for the hassle.

 

[VenomGT3]

Any factory pics of the full ceramic black one from orf?

 

[Route66]

Any factory pics of the full ceramic black one from orf?

We are following this new release in another thread:

New models by ORF Omega DIVER 300M

Saw this on a page Been waiting for a good black/black one :D

forum.replica-watch.info

 

[Cratty]

Only complaint with ZF for me is the lack of gap on the "Omega" to the etch next to it.

 

[eBoy]

Only complaint with ZF for me is the lack of gap on the "Omega" to the etch next to it.

I've seen plenty of gen SMP dials with similar alignment issues in the exact same area.

But thanks to Reptime on Reddit, rep dials have to be more perfect than gen ones.