The VSF Submariners Thread

[srd1414]

Is it possible and would it be worth it to swap a 3135 with an ETA?

I know older reps you could make the swap and would get a reliable timepiece. Does that still hold true or would I be wasting money?

 

[QQ0]

Is it possible and would it be worth it to swap a 3135 with an ETA?

I know older reps you could make the swap and would get a reliable timepiece. Does that still hold true or would I be wasting money?

May I ask why?

 

[bertieng]

Is it possible and would it be worth it to swap a 3135 with an ETA?

I know older reps you could make the swap and would get a reliable timepiece. Does that still hold true or would I be wasting money?

No. Cases machined to house the 3135 will not fit an ETA28XX

 

[srd1414]

May I ask why?

I tried to explain it in my message: Many years ago, swapping in an ETA movement meant the watch would be more reliable/less noisy. I wasn't sure if this would be worth it. It seems like the Rep movements have advanced quite a bit in the last 8 years (since I last procured one) and I shouldn't worry too much about it anymore.

No. Cases machined to house the 3135 will not fit an ETA28XX

Thank you bertieng! I appreciate your response and that it was detailed/succinct.

 

[GreenSkyy87]

Decided to try out the NATO strap today. I must say, this is an amazing combination with the no date.

 

[john442]

Decided to try out the NATO strap today. I must say, this is an amazing combination with the no date.

I've never tried a Nato strap, always worn rubber or metal......How does it wear/feel?
seem like it is probably slippery and flops around?

 

[GreenSkyy87]

I've never tried a Nato strap, always worn rubber or metal......How does it wear/feel?
seem like it is probably slippery and flops around?

You can get it tighter than a bracelet if you want to. It's a buckle. It does make the watch sit higher due to the extra material under it, but I've always felt NATO strap is the way to go on a tool watch.

 

[john442]

You can get it tighter than a bracelet if you want to. It's a buckle. It does make the watch sit higher due to the extra material under it, but I've always felt NATO strap is the way to go on a tool watch.

What do you mean by "Tool Watch" ? havnt heard that term

 

[Art Vandelay]

What do you mean by "Tool Watch" ? havnt heard that term

A watch that serves a purpose beyond simply telling the time eg dive watch has rotating bezel to track time underwater, is rugged and designed to withstand additional water depth etc

Edit: granted nowadays that most use a dive computer but the point still stands.

 

[john442]

A watch that serves a purpose beyond simply telling the time eg dive watch has rotating bezel to track time underwater, is rugged and designed to withstand additional water depth etc

Edit: granted nowadays that most use a dive computer but the point still stands.

COOL THANKS!

 

[GreenSkyy87]

COOL THANKS!

Also, the reason for a NATO strap is if one of your spring bars fails, you don't lose your watch. It stays attached to your wrist. Which is why "tool watches" and NATO straps go hand in hand.

 

[Cicciopasta]

Its quite easy to spot it.

Thanks for explaining

 

[HelloBusby]

To anyone who has handled a genuine 126610 submariner, how thick is the SEL recession? Is it about a papers edge or perhaps card stock? Is there much variability among the gens?

They all look uniform to me, and I’m not sure if most of the recession I see is shadow casting.

 

[muiramas]

To anyone who has handled a genuine 126610 submariner, how thick is the SEL recession? Is it about a papers edge or perhaps card stock? Is there much variability among the gens?

They all look uniform to me, and I’m not sure if most of the recession I see is shadow casting.

It’s paper thin, but there are variations. But always way les than a 11XXXX.

 

[HelloBusby]

It’s paper thin, but there are variations. But always way les than a 11XXXX.

Thank you. It’s been driving me crazy, so I’m glad I asked.

 

[Groover08]

My first purchase - a VSF 126610LN. Not a bad way to get into the rep game.

 

[peterpl]

^ Very very good rep to choose for your first. Its almost a super rep imho. I cant tell the difference really even under a loupe the work looks pretty damn good.

 

[cotti-rottie]

are you happy with it? did you get it through a td on here?

 

[Groover08]

are you happy with it? did you get it through a td on here?

I'm thrilled. I did not get it through a TD here, but a TD from another forum. I've had a gen sub before, and I was floored. It is exceptional quality.

 

[DzR-ALF]

I think the guy has a point, VSF and the dealers advertise the watch as having a 72hr power reserve, so it really should have.. and most of them do from what I've read though I have never checked it myself, I couldn't care less.

I'd imagine it comes down to the size of the spring how much power it can retain and these 3235s use a spring that is supposed to hold a 72hr charge, so they probably do.

If you ever bought a gen, the first page of the instructon booklet that comes with the watch says you should unscrew the crown and wind it fully upon first use. I'd do the same with the VS and I bet you get your 72hrs.

Conducted two tests.
1. I made about 70 revolutions (maybe a little less) and got 66.5 hours of power reserve.
2. Made exactly 30 revolutions and got 59 hours of power reserve. Not as good as I would like, but it will go)