The VSF Submariners Thread

[shotgun]

Looks great, what’s your Frankenstein build?

Vsf case set
Rare dial BP 3135
BP dw (number is more bold)(repolish index)
Gen crystal and gasket
Gen crown
Last Clean bezel V4
Last clean hands(Repolis hands,now look 3D)
Bracelet clean,Clasp VSF
Repolish case (rehaut lugs ecc)

 

[butler182]

Vsf case set
Rare dial BP 3135
BP dw (number is more bold)(repolish index)
Gen crystal and gasket
Gen crown
Last Clean bezel V4
Last clean hands(Repolis hands,now look 3D)
Bracelet clean,Clasp VSF
Repolish case (rehaut lugs ecc)

Spectacular build bro!

 

[wisedennis]

Vsf case set
Rare dial BP 3135
BP dw (number is more bold)(repolish index)
Gen crystal and gasket
Gen crown
Last Clean bezel V4
Last clean hands(Repolis hands,now look 3D)
Bracelet clean,Clasp VSF
Repolish case (rehaut lugs ecc)

The gen crystal rocks! Again, Gen is Gen! It adds significant depth and clearness to the dial !

 

[Perpetual]

VSF s39

 

[Cheesegrater]

Damn.. took me a while to read this entire thread.

So to summarize… VSF basically makes a flawless 41mm submariner and Hulk.

Correct?

 

[wisedennis]

Damn.. took me a while to read this entire thread.

So to summarize… VSF basically makes a flawless 41mm submariner and Hulk.

Correct?

IMHO, only R factory makes flawless 41mm sub(s)

 

[diamonds]

Damn.. took me a while to read this entire thread.

So to summarize… VSF basically makes a flawless 41mm submariner and Hulk.

Correct?

Incorrect.
No rep checks all the boxes. Although VSF is an impressive rep, their lackluster engraving and polish on the rehaut is their biggest weakness.

 

[GrandmasterChime]

Incorrect.
No rep checks all the boxes. Although VSF is an impressive rep, their lackluster engraving and polish on the rehaut is their biggest weakness.

I would add the hand set is very average compared to others.

 

[diamonds]

I would add the hand set is very average compared to others.

You're absolutely right. How did I forget about their hands?! While we're at it, VSF bracelets aren't the best either.

Clean and ZF win on rehaught and hands. Clean (ARF) on bracelet. BP wins for color on solid "gold" color and two tone.

No rep is checks all the boxes.

 

[Cheesegrater]

Man, you guys are brutal.

I can tolerate the rehaut, that's one of those things that's hard to see.

But it seems that the closest one to gen is by VSF?

 

[Cheesegrater]

I'm looking at Flawlessflyer's Sub above and I can't see anything wrong with it... Unless I use a loop.

 

[butler182]

I'm looking at Flawlessflyer's Sub above and I can't see anything wrong with it... Unless I use a loop.

The VSF 126610LN is damn close to the Gen cosmetically. There are a few very subtle tells that only a knowledgeable RWI member would ever spot. I own both and I'm always amazed at how close the vsf compares to the gen when I put them side by side.

 

[butler182]

Incorrect.
No rep checks all the boxes. Although VSF is an impressive rep, their lackluster engraving and polish on the rehaut is their biggest weakness.

Is there a consensus on how best to polish the vsf rehaut? I've heard of some using 600+ grit sandpaper, others using cap cod cloth. Anyone have a recommendation or know of a good how to post?

 

[Cheesegrater]

The VSF 126610LN is damn close to the Gen cosmetically. There are a few very subtle tells that only a knowledgeable RWI member would ever spot. I own both and I'm always amazed at how close the vsf compares to the gen when I put them side by side.

I learned that members here are brutal as hell... I'm happy with OOTB watches and these people aren't.... I can't even see what the tell tales are.

I'm gonna stick to VSF for the 126610LN and the hulk.
If it just needs a rehaut polish perhaps I can send it to a modder.

The bracellet... perhaps polish it too to make it closer to gen?

 

[diamonds]

Is there a consensus on how best to polish the vsf rehaut? I've heard of some using 600+ grit sandpaper, others using cap cod cloth. Anyone have a recommendation or know of a good how to post?

It's more difficult than just a polish, and different people have different methods.

The caseback has to be opened and the movement has to be removed before any polishing can be done. Plus the surface area is very small and everything needs to be done evenly. Once completed, the movement is put back in and screwed correctly in place, etc...

I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself unless you have experience with removing and re-installing watch movements.

 

[Cheesegrater]

It's more difficult than just a polish, and different people have different methods.

The caseback has to be opened and the movement has to be removed before any polishing can be done. Plus the surface area is very small and everything needs to be done evenly. Once completed, the movement is put back in and screwed correctly in place, etc...

I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself unless you have experience with removing and re-installing watch movements.

GeeZ… what a pain.
Is the repair really that bad that someone look at it on your wrist and they’ll spot it?

 

[diamonds]

GeeZ… what a pain.
Is the repair really that bad that someone look at it on your wrist and they’ll spot it?

VSF polish is almost nonexistent. RWI members would spot it. Now that you know, you'll also spot it. But 99% of people wouldn't notice unless it you put it next to a gen.

 

[Cheesegrater]

VSF polish is almost nonexistent. RWI members would spot it. Now that you know, you'll also spot it. But 99% of people wouldn't notice unless it you put it next to a gen.

In that case we can send it to a modder to get the case / bracellet polished correctly to fix that

 

[diamonds]

In that case we can send it to a modder to get the case / bracellet polished correctly to fix that

Yes. Get the rehaut polished and complete case and bracelet brushing to gen spec. That's a great start on upgrading and not to expensive. Gen brushing is very noticeable.

 

[butler182]

It's more difficult than just a polish, and different people have different methods.

The caseback has to be opened and the movement has to be removed before any polishing can be done. Plus the surface area is very small and everything needs to be done evenly. Once completed, the movement is put back in and screwed correctly in place, etc...

I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself unless you have experience with removing and re-installing watch movements.

I have a decent amount of experience removing and reinstalling movements, along with crystal removal and reinstall. It's just a little unclear as to the proper procedure once I get everything apart. I've never seen anything more specific than simply use some 600+ grit sand paper or cape cod cloth. It would be nice to have a little more to go on before I undertake this. If anyone has a good technique, please chime in.