The VSF Submariners Thread

[StreetFighter]

S19/7GJ Hulk. One of the first, pre ordered before release from TT.
Hands are not 3d, this was an issue with the first ones.

F2/ST9 18k LN. One of the first, pre ordered before release from TT.
Evertthing aboout this is AAA + AAA SuperClone stage 4 apart from the colour, which is too dark.
I will have it plated in 18k this year and it'll be the best replica 116618LN, in the world (Clarkson voice).

2R9/1LQ. One of the first post raid watches. This has shallow SEL midlinks. The hands on this are amazing, 3d just like gen.
Everything else about it is AAAAA Super megaclone, better than the best ones that are made in Turkey.

 

[wookieelotion]

VSF has got Subs covered very well. I never liked the CF case shape/crown guards and the VS movement trumps the VR, there's no reason to choose CF over VSF imo. Each of my VSF subs has a gen like bezel action, gen like clasp and glidelock and when you screw/unscrew the crown it feels like gen too, buttery super smooth precision stuff. I had a ZZFv2S (which was the CF mk1) and while it appeared similar in pictures I could not say any of those things about it. CF do other reps you would definately want in your collection but Subs have been nailed by VSF in my opinion, a gen like build quality is there in hand, not just in the pics.

On VSF finishing, I was curious if you had any opinions on the rehaut and bracelets on the VSF subs. I’ve read these are the weak points specifically vs CF where the VSF’s rehaut isn’t polished and the bracelet feels cheap. Is that still accurate?

I found all this just through searching around so there’s a solid chance that info is out of date since it seems like this whole thing is extremely fluid and can change on a whim.

 

[StreetFighter]

Maybe rehaut is slightly better, but I would not sacrifice a gritty crown, lucky dip bezel action and those crown guards for a rehaut that I could polish myself inside 15 mins if it bothered me.

 

[StreetFighter]

My SS VSF bracelets are indistinguishable from gen (I have gen). I have heard recent ones are maybe not so good as the ones I have here.

 

[tacomn]

12 series wears bigger.

11 series is the better watch for a smaller wrist.

11 series VSF is the better replica watch, it’s closer to gen.

best buy.. 11 hulk, 12 LN.

According to two blogs I read. The 11 hulk is best with the current Clean version vs VSF. You feel that’s true?i

12 series wears bigger.

11 series is the better watch for a smaller wrist.

11 series VSF is the better replica watch, it’s closer to gen.

best buy.. 11 hulk, 12 LN.

Well thanks for sharing your input on the 11 vs 12 series and VSF VS CLEAN. Seems, you think the 11 series with VSF is the way to go, and specifically in the Hulk series over the LN. Understand it’s all about personal choice at the end of the day, but I’ll personally be taking your advice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[biff1001]

@StreetFighter This might sound a silly question but is it possible to shape/file the Sels on a 126610LN bracelet to fit a 11660LN case or would it not fit at all? I understand the 1mm size difference between the lugs. I just prefer the wider fitting of the 41mm bracelet but have a franken 116610LN.

 

[GrandmasterChime]

@StreetFighter This might sound a silly question but is it possible to shape/file the Sels on a 126610LN bracelet to fit a 11660LN case or would it not fit at all? I understand the 1mm size difference between the lugs. I just prefer the wider fitting of the 41mm bracelet but have a franken 116610LN.

No

 

[biff1001]

No

Probably a better idea would be to dismantle the 126610LN bracelet and swap the endlink from a 116610LN bracelet

 

[StreetFighter]

That would look od, they are quite different.

No matter which you choose, you will be delighted. I believe the latest VSF Hulk has a better dial than before.

The 126610 is an amazing piece, don't get away from that. I'd still have that over any other 12 series Sub from another factory.
The 126610LV is next on my VSF hit list.

 

[mcboom]

 

[mcboom]

Can anyone help me identify which version VSF this is? SEL gap looks too big to me?

 

[Obscuranocte]

Last batch
And it's really good

 

[mcboom]

Last batch
And it's really good

SEL fitment looks ok to you?

 

[Obscuranocte]

Really good
They fixed the hands too
It's a stunner

 

[Obscuranocte]

Really good
They fixed the hands too
It's a stunner

 

[mcboom]

Thanks a lot QC approved, can't wait to get it

 

[Obscuranocte]

You Will not be disappointed

 

[Tomtank]

VSF siblings from my watch box, about to be separated. I prefer the no date

 

[diamonds]

VSF siblings from my watch box, about to be separated. I prefer the no date

Good choice. The Submariner LN No Date is always nice to see and quite special in terms of history. Plus is looks so good. Strong, yet elegant.

 

[mcboom]

Good choice. The Submariner LN No Date is always nice to see and quite special in terms of history. Plus is looks so good. Strong, yet elegant.

I agree a very clean and balanced watch that goes with anything. Less tells that it's a rep with no DW and cyclops