The VSF Submariners Thread

[TimeIsGold]

My first rep in my life has arrived.
Serial number Q66 with bracelet number 1LQ
I'm not familiar with the gen bracelet, but I don't notice any sharp corners on this one.
Of the minuses - the clasp is not like gen (Somehow they screwed up with this clasp
Crystal and cyclops looked really great!

really nice enjoy!

 

[muiramas]

The place that I circled on the clasp does not look like on gen.

It does actually, there are variations in genuine clasps like this. The problem with regurgitating other peoples observations is that a lot of the time those observations are wrong and shouldn’t be taken as facts. The great thing about RWI is the observations are more likely to be correct (although not always) whereas on Reddit, they are usually just stupid.

Remember also that your watch was built by children chained to radiators, and not Swiss engineers and robots. It’s not a real Rolex and it’s not sensible to think it’s going to be just like one. You’ll enjoy it only when you accept it for what it is.

 

[DzR-ALF]

I think it looks right. I’ve seen that gap on gens before. For another perspective, here is the clasp on my VSF 166610LV:

I found some photos on reddit rolex yesterday with the same clasp as mine) It looks strange))

 

[DzR-ALF]

Tell me better how to wind them up properly, because this is my first mechanic and I have never dealt with a rolex gen. I tried to do this last night and noticed that the crown at the factory is quite tight, you have to make an effort. Is this how it should be? Or did they just arrive well wound up, because they were shaking in the parcel?)))

 

[muiramas]

If its ticking, don't wind it.

 

[DzR-ALF]

If its ticking, don't wind it.

OK, I get it)
P.S. I was just curious, the crown should go easily or with effort))

 

[DzR-ALF]

Can I ask 1 more noob question?)
Is this hole only on vsf? I have not seen this in any photo with gen)
Although I only see it on half of vsf...

P.S. This hole constantly glares strongly in daylight or under lamps, forming a circular glare next to the hands of the clock)

 

[GrandmasterChime]

Can I ask 1 more noob question?)
Is this hole only on vsf? I have not seen this in any photo with gen)
Although I only see it on half of vsf...

P.S. This hole constantly glares strongly in daylight or under lamps, forming a circular glare next to the hands of the clock)

The hole is stamped that effect is present in gen but varies in degrees

 

[DzR-ALF]

The hole is stamped that effect is present in gen but varies in degrees

Got it, thanks. It looks like I got the most sh*t... =(

 

[StreetFighter]

Gen is like that.

 

[DzR-ALF]

Gen is like that.

OK, thanks, it got a little easier for me)))
And then I flipped through a bunch of gen photos and didn't see this on any of them)) And not all vsf saw this))

 

[DzR-ALF]

I'm sorry I have to ask all this here. We have all the Rolex boutiques closed, so I have nowhere to see what it looks like on gen.

 

[cotti-rottie]

 

[muiramas]

Gen is like that.

Correct. And it’s the result of sloppy blunt / low velocity punching. Rolex does not deserve the pedestal that many people place it on.

 

[DzR-ALF]

"black hole"

This watch will drive me crazy soon

 

[MambaMentality60]

K25 Serial VSF 116610 with Gen DW and Prof Crystal. Purchased this locally.

VSF Hands look damn good in this batch.
The insert indices has definitely gone darker/dull. The previous owner probably went swimming with it is the reason why. Has this happened to anyone else regarding the VSF stock insert?

 

[StreetFighter]

"black hole"

This watch will drive me crazy soon

My gen BLRO..

 

[DzR-ALF]

My gen BLRO..

At least it doesn't look as huge as in my photo))

 

[DzR-ALF]

 

[Art Vandelay]