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The VSF Submariners Thread
- Thread starter StreetFighter
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Thanks for the update Nick. Was thinking to try one of those CF bracelets even if I consider my VSF pretty good.
Daaaaamn! I own a 126610 from the pre-raid era and have worn it maybe a handful times because i just can't live with this "catfish" grimace. I have often thought to address that somewhere or to look for it over here. Just did not know how to describe the problem. RWI is a freaking rabbit hole! The possibility that someone else has already addressed this problem somewhere is immensely high. Just finding it via search is the challenge! Now I'm happy to have read this and to know that I'm not alone with the problem! haha! Maybe I'll find some more infos with "catfish", if this is already a term for that kind of clasp! Thanks!
If it’s only the clasp that’s bothering you, no need to change the bracelet, just the clasp. I genuinely couldn’t wear mine with original VSF clasp as it was so horrendous. If your happy with the SEL’s just replace the clasp
Another nice thing about replacing a VS with CF clasp is the 316 vs 904 difference. I believe VS is all 904 except crown & clasp if I’m not mistaken.
ForecastMax, you bring up a good point, I would only want to add 904 components. I assume the CF bracelet is 904? And the clasp?
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CF bracelet is off the menu. The SEL's on the latest ones are no improvement over VSF. They have quite literally lost their edge.
Here is the latest CF 41mm Oyster bracelet on the CF124060..
..the SEL's are the same are VSF - shallow, soft edged, lacking any defininition.
For reference, this is what we're talking about when I say crap SEL's (illustration borrowed)
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CF bracelet is off the menu. The SEL's on the latest ones are no improvement over VSF. They have quite literally lost their edge.
Here is the latest CF 41mm Oyster bracelet on the CF124060..
..the SEL's are the same are VSF - shallow, soft edged, lacking any defininition.
For reference, this is what we're talking about when I say crap SEL's (illustration borrowed)
So just change the clasp and you’ve got the best option available.
muiramas
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Its hyperbole. there is no part of the watch that resembles a mouth - a catfish one or otherwise.
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CF bracelet is off the menu. The SEL's on the latest ones are no improvement over VSF. They have quite literally lost their edge.
Here is the latest CF 41mm Oyster bracelet on the CF124060..
..the SEL's are the same are VSF - shallow, soft edged, lacking any defininition.
For reference, this is what we're talking about when I say crap SEL's (illustration borrowed)
So we should ask precisely for the CF 126610 models?
I am seeing more inconsistency among 116x series
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Experimenting with a SEL from the parts bin. It’s possible to file the outer links lower which creates more definition and a taller center link. I used a fine Swiss file that only cuts on the bottom and doesn’t cut into the sides of the center link. A crisp result is possible. I didn’t brush or polish. This just the result of filing, and I think it has potential.
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I'd very much doubt there will be any difference. If CF use the same case for the 126 and 124 then they'll be using the same bracelet too.
The clasp is dog shit. If you close the clasp and look at where you pull it to release it, the gap is huge compared to how it should be and looks like the mouth of a catfish, hence why so many people change the clasp or won’t wear the watch.
Björn_Ironside
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just today I was watching the closure of my vsf ... in fact all the time it bothered me. I never thought I'd fall into these things ... but I admit it. the catfish effect is awful.
how is it resolved?
how is it resolved?
Found an old photo and reposting... My 1LQ clasp isn't as bad, but clearly there are better options. I will still be buying a CF bracelet due to the full 904L, better clasp and my misaligned lug.
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