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The VSF Submariners Thread

och

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Cheers mate, I might just try for a crystal, I don’t mind spending money on a franken but wasn’t sure if there was a general consensus of what people tend to replace for a franken on a 126610 LV.

because it's a rep, the value doesn't hold even if we spend too much to franken it.
crystal is probably the easiest, best value for money mod on any rep.
 
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och

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Thanks! Just wasn’t used to all this movement 😂

i know :D
i had the same thought and curiosity in the beginning but after trying out so many, it's safe to say almost all of them has rattling sound.
 

Rangeman

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Nothing is wrong with the 7Gj bracelet
Yes you're right, my personal experience on my 7GJ gritty GlideLock is proven not the case with others with 7GJ here as they said theirs is smooth. Noticeable difference I observed is the SEL on my 6SH is more pronounced and sharp vs 7GJ.
 

Suzu

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Had a quick question. Bought my first rep that wasn’t a Franken recently m2m. It’s a vsf 126610. I don’t have much experience with reps so I wanted to get some insight. When I give the watch a gentle shake, I can hear quite a lot of movement inside the case. Is this normal? Appreciate the responses in advance.🙏
Just for reference for all. One watch being
VSF 126610.

Gen 114060
 
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GrandmasterChime

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Just for reference for all. One watch being
VSF 126610.

Gen 114060
Different movement architecture. The 32 movements have a bearing on the rotor. It is naturally more noisy but is longer lasting hence why Rolex changed to it. Gen 32s aren't silent either
 
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Suzu

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Different movement architecture. The 32 movements have a bearing on the rotor. It is naturally more noisy but is longer lasting hence why Rolex changed to it. Gen 32s aren't silent either
Appreciate your replies and input good sir.
 

Goldsimba1989

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I just received my VSF Hulk I ordered from jtime and comparing it to my VSF Starbucks I have to say the rehault engraving and the crown on the clasp is far worse… the crown on the clasp is poorly polished and literally double the height compared to the other VSFs.

I am really not that happy with it. LiMy VSF no date and VSF Starbucks are far better executed.

Rehault diffucult to capture but engraving and polish nothing like my other 2 VSFs…

Is this even a VSF?


Richard
 

Neos91

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VSF 116610LN with 1NQ bracelet, any thoughts or experience? I’m concerned since 1NQ is reported as an inferior quality Noob v12..
 

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I was thinking what reference I would want if the AD said I could receive it in ~6 months and I actually have to plunk down the cash.
My answer was the Starbucks 41mm after much internal debate.
Given that, I am interested in upgrading my VSF Starbucks a bit to the extent possible.
What would the experts recommend? I have the latest version VSF received about a month ago.
- Gen crystal?
-Gen crown?
-CF insert?
-Gen hands (very hard to find)?
-CF 41 dial (is it better?)
Really interested in your opinion here!! Thanks,