The VSF Submariners Thread

[michaeldingyi]

Get the one you like. Yes the Hulk dial is slightly off. Noone will notice or care unless you're handing your watch to enthusiasts or side by side with gen. There are threads out there you can read for Hulk dial.

Or just get both. Easy peasy.

Haha that's a good attitude, thanks! Both for sure down the line, but for now, I only have the budget for one.

When you mean slightly off, do you mean the color's a bit off? Or the sunburst? Anything else I should look for?

Although it's for myself (i know this is echoed alot here, but this has been a grail piece of mine for the last decade), I wish to know that it is at least very close to the gen. This is meant to scratch the itch, so I won't continue chasing after this piece. Especially with how expensive it's gotten after it's been discontinued.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Haha that's a good attitude, thanks! Both for sure down the line, but for now, I only have the budget for one.

When you mean slightly off, do you mean the color's a bit off? Or the sunburst? Anything else I should look for?

Although it's for myself (i know this is echoed alot here, but this has been a grail piece of mine for the last decade), I wish to know that it is at least very close to the gen. This is meant to scratch the itch, so I won't continue chasing after this piece. Especially with how expensive it's gotten after it's been discontinued.

Suggest you have a search of the forum, there are various threads comparing a gen sub reference to VSF counterpart.

 

[bertieng]

Haha that's a good attitude, thanks! Both for sure down the line, but for now, I only have the budget for one.

When you mean slightly off, do you mean the color's a bit off? Or the sunburst? Anything else I should look for?

Although it's for myself (i know this is echoed alot here, but this has been a grail piece of mine for the last decade), I wish to know that it is at least very close to the gen. This is meant to scratch the itch, so I won't continue chasing after this piece. Especially with how expensive it's gotten after it's been discontinued.

If you are so concerned, easy, get the gen dial and replace it into your LV

https://www.ebay.com/itm/266008078911

 

[peterpl]

Any pictures of the VSF Hulk dial in the sunlight? Is the bowing effect of the sunray finish fixed on this version?

Dial does look a better shade

Submariner 116610 LV Green Ceramic Clean Factory 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet VS3135 - CTime

Products Introduction Case Diameter 40mm Thickness 12.5mm Bezel Newest Clean Factory Green Uni-directional Diver Ceramic Bezel, Anti-Clockwise Rotated. （Clean Factory

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[Reaps]

Any pictures of the VSF Hulk dial in the sunlight? Is the bowing effect of the sunray finish fixed on this version?

Dial does look a better shade

Submariner 116610 LV Green Ceramic Clean Factory 1:1 Best Edition 904L SS Case and Bracelet VS3135 - CTime

Products Introduction Case Diameter 40mm Thickness 12.5mm Bezel Newest Clean Factory Green Uni-directional Diver Ceramic Bezel, Anti-Clockwise Rotated. （Clean Factory

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The "Who Has the Best Hulk" Review

This is honestly the best Franken Hulk out there imo... Mark 2 💚 As I've said before, when it comes to the Hulk - No rep dial can compare to the Gen in direct sunlight. Is this what you’re saying is a gen dial?

forum.replica-watch.info

This entire thread is better, it's specifically for the Hulk. Read from page 48 onwards, there's some good comparisons between all the dials, I think the conclusion was that Clean's is the best.

Clean's Hulk dial is better. VSF is the inferior version. But it's very subtle, and unless you know what you're looking at and have experience with gen, for $500 the reps are good enough. Said it before but no rep "Hulk" dial is ever going to be like gen, period.

 

[Xardas]

Hi guys, a question. I’d like to mount the gen Bezel on my 116610 CF. Is it plug and play? Is there any difficulty in rotating? Thickness? Can it be installed with the hytrel ring rep or do I have to get the gen one?

Thanks in advance!

 

[bertieng]

Hi guys, a question. I’d like to mount the gen Bezel on my 116610 CF. Is it plug and play? Is there any difficulty in rotating? Thickness? Can it be installed with the hytrel ring rep or do I have to get the gen one?

Thanks in advance!

The simple answer is trial and error. No reps are ever exactly 1:1 to gen constructions

 

[garnier]

I am going to order 124060, latest batch is Q66? Or is there a newer one?

 

[zzipy5050]

They were included with the VSF watch. I did not bought them separately

Does Rolex make them or are they fantasy product from VSF?

 

[Darksiderkills]

Just got a s29 hulk from the TD, however i noticed there is some bezel play where the bezel has some movement/play when i am tapping on the bezel, how do i fix this issue?

 

[Kalev007]

Just got a s29 hulk from the TD, however i noticed there is some bezel play where the bezel has some movement/play when i am tapping on the bezel, how do i fix this issue?

Bezel its on springs so its suppoused to to that.

All my gens have been the same way.

I actually heard somewhere it was a design decision by Rolex due to the ceramic insert being fragile to shocks so it has small shock absorbers this way. Not sure is that true or not but gens have it the same way. All my gens even have had quite a lot back play as well. Last one being 2023 126610LN and again lots of bezel back play.

 

[tlabowski01]

Recently got a VSF 126610LN and I am blown away! I was a little worried about the case size on my 6.75" wrist but after sizing the bracelet, it's such a great fit. Seriously considering purchasing an everest strap for this watch. Anyone have their VSF on a rubber B or Everest?

 

[leo6929]

I have my VSF Hulk on a Everest green strap and it just looks awesome. Highly recommend.

 

[Darksiderkills]

Bezel its on springs so its suppoused to to that.

All my gens have been the same way.

I actually heard somewhere it was a design decision by Rolex due to the ceramic insert being fragile to shocks so it has small shock absorbers this way. Not sure is that true or not but gens have it the same way. All my gens even have had quite a lot back play as well. Last one being 2023 126610LN and again lots of bezel back play.

Ahhh i see thank you for the clarification!

 

[Kalev007]

Recently got a VSF 126610LN and I am blown away! I was a little worried about the case size on my 6.75" wrist but after sizing the bracelet, it's such a great fit. Seriously considering purchasing an everest strap for this watch. Anyone have their VSF on a rubber B or Everest?

You'll be fine, I have something like 6.50 wrists and it sits just fine and looks okay as well.

Watch below is 2023 gen.

 

[antonygr]

I noticed that the quality of the submariner’s VSF has deteriorated. I smoothly switch to ARF submariner. constant bezel play.

 

[tu_or]

Hello everyone, I am undecided between 114060 and 124060. Which one do you think I should choose? Can you share your positive and negative opinions?

In my opinion, the 124060 due to the new movement. The size difference lug to lug is 0.5mm so almost not noticeable. Also the new one sits more closer to the wrist with a smaller case "bump". But I am not aware if there are any specific pros and cons to vsf, I would only assume, the newer the better but on the other hand, more time to perfect the older one.....

 

[Rolex Luthor]

Is the bracelet 21mm or 20 mm?

 

[Tiger4]

Is the bracelet 21mm or 20 mm?

40mm Submariner = 20mm bracelet

41mm Submariner = 21mm bracelet

 

[Rolex Luthor]

40mm Submariner = 20mm bracelet

41mm Submariner = 21mm bracelet

So the factories have produced a 21mm bracelet for the 41mm model rather than just stick the old 20mm on it yeah?