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The VSF Submariners Thread

vvsbanks

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Quality has never been this good than on latest VSF 126610 serial Q66 and clasp 1QL (3VV is sharper and feel flimsier). Maybe I was lucky but it’s very close to perfect. Almost no bezel backplay, alignment is spot on, no SEL gap. Awesome bracelet and clasp feel. Honestly that’s a 9.75/10. The 0.25 being the lack of warranty and the lack of sentimental achievement that generally comes with a Rolex purchase.
When did this latest version come out? might buy it, wanted a submariner for the longest :)
 
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Replicated

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hi everyone, i’m looking for a replacement bracelet for my newly acquired smurf, i want to try it on a full brushed bracelet to see if it feels a bit less flashy, thanks guys👍🏻
Parting one out:
 

secondknee

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is it true that the vsf 116610lv is a better replica (without looking at the dial) than the 126610lv because the hulk has been around for at least 10 years so they've had more time to recreate it?
 

Adam_Smith

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I received a VSF 116610LN with serial started at 80. I believe it was unusual for this model. Can anyone who has purchased recently confirm to me that VSF is using this serial?
 

RNVP

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Hello everyone, I bought my 126610LN from VSF in December 2021 (the one with the famous 2R9 serial, if I'm not mistaken pre raid). I would like to know if to date there have been substantial improvements and if it is worth changing it.
 

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Could you confirm this is a VSF 116610LN?

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The serial number starts with 80, and as far as I can see, it is not a known VSF serial number. I believe it is the new batch from the factory. Does anyone else have this serial number?
 

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Could you confirm this is a VSF 116610LN?

WhatsApp_Image_2023-07-13_at_13.33.29.jpeg


The serial number starts with 80, and as far as I can see, it is not a known VSF serial number. I believe it is the new batch from the factory. Does anyone else have this serial number?

 

Spiral_Cabbage

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In relation to 116610LN, what do you think would be the negative changes in quality
I had a few 116610ln VSF before the first big raid a few years ago. I have had a couple after raid ones and currently have a K25 as my daily.
The biggest differences for me are the insert platinum or whatever was much more gen like and stayed true. Now they easily tarnish and have to be cleaned.
The other is the end link recess was spot on. Now it is hit or miss. I believe that it is due to the quality of the end link and not so much the case.
I huge improvement is the crystal, which had to be upgraded before and not so much today.
JMHO
 

Adam_Smith

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Does that mean my 116610 is not VSF, but a mix of VSF and V7F?

The TD sold me the Rep as a VSF 116610LN.