The VSF Submariners Thread

[Jem93]

Hello again!
I´ve ordered my first Rep and got my QC photos today.
Although I asked for a S39 version, they send me photos from an S19 version.
Does anybody know the differences between this versions?

if i don't remember wrong it's a pre raid version??? i think it's impossible, but wait the answer of an expert


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[Johnnymolee]

I asked Li if they have got S39 in stock and the answer was: "Yes, I can pick a S39 for you I think."
If not a S39, is it better to ask for S29 otherwise?

 

[Jem93]

I asked Li if they have got S39 in stock and the answer was: "Yes, I can pick a S39 for you I think."
If not a S39, is it better to ask for S29 otherwise?

to be honest, some people are looking for the pre reid version, i think you have to be lucky with the watch, don't care about the serial, the qc pics you receved are good, enjoy the watch with s19, 29 or 39


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[Jem93]

While we are talking about Serials, i noticed that my VSF 126610LV have a strange serial, that i never seen in other watches, mine is 2R8S2265, did anybody now if it's a bad made one? i always se serial's with 2R_ _S_ _ _, mine have only one number after the "R" and four after the "S" lol

 

[Johnnymolee]

Thank you for your answer! Yes, I think the QC pics looks good over all.
But there are a few things..
For me the SEL look like they are short. Are they? Or are they good?
Are the hands the updates versions? How can I proof, if this is a VSF Version without the clasp code?
The engravings on the bezel are a bit fat, is that ok?
The date is not centered - but I think this is ok, isn't it?

 

[sutekidane]

While we are talking about Serials, i noticed that my VSF 126610LV have a strange serial, that i never seen in other watches, mine is 2R8S2265, did anybody now if it's a bad made one? i always se serial's with 2R_ _S_ _ _, mine have only one number after the "R" and four after the "S" lol

It's normal. I just ordered two Starbucks and one of them is also with the 2R _ S_ _ _ _ serial sequence. I asked my local TD and he said it's the newest VSF batch. Some QCs over at /r/RepTimeQC also had the same serial sequence.

 

[Tompa]

Where Can i see What version i have? Like s19/29 etc.. my serial is not like that. Bought it one year ago

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[Jem93]

Where Can i see What version i have? Like s19/29 etc.. my serial is not like that. Bought it one year ago

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its only for the 116610 version, you have a 126610,


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[Tompa]

its only for the 116610 version, you have a 126610,


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Ah okey Thx bro


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[L0pht]

hello everyone,
I'm about to buy a 116610ln vsf from a td and it tells me that it will be a s39 as a serial.
I have not found any reviews or comparisons with the previous serials (s19/29), what do you tell me, is it a good vsf?

Any suggestion it's appreciated
Thank you

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[Jem93]

hello everyone,
I'm about to buy a 116610ln vsf from a td and it tells me that it will be a s39 as a serial.
I have not found any reviews or comparisons with the previous serials (s19/29), what do you tell me, is it a good vsf?

Any suggestion it's appreciated
Thank you

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your answer is in your question xD there is no comparison between the s19/s29 and s39 but you can compare the photos from the members, somebody says that the s19/s29 had better SEL's, somebody says the s39 are better made of all time... analyze your qc pics and enjoy your watch, i think s39 is an awesome rep, and remember always we are talking about rep's... have a good day


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[Johnnymolee]

Hello together.
I got new QC photos from s S39 serial. In my opinion, there is pretty much no difference between S19 and S39 serial. At least I can't see any difference, with one exception: SEL

Here is a comparison between QC of S39 (left side) and S19 (right side).

But if I compare the QC of S19 and S39 with QC photos from other VSF versions, I get doubts If these are really from VSF. The bezel looks like a JVSF?! Am I wrong?
What do You think? I don't have photos of the movements and asked for it.
One more Question: There is a little gap between SEL. Is this ok? S19 seems to be tighter.

This is S39:

 

[Anaanis]

Hello together.
I got new QC photos from s S39 serial. In my opinion, there is pretty much no difference between S19 and S39 serial. At least I can't see any difference, with one exception: SEL

Here is a comparison between QC of S39 (left side) and S19 (right side).

But if I compare the QC of S19 and S39 with QC photos from other VSF versions, I get doubts If these are really from VSF. The bezel looks like a JVSF?! Am I wrong?
What do You think? I don't have photos of the movements and asked for it.
One more Question: There is a little gap between SEL. Is this ok? S19 seems to be tighter.

This is S39:

There are links all over the forum, slso in this thread here I brlueve, to a thread that explains that posting qc pics BEFORE you bought the rep is strictly forbidden, just so you know ... Pls do your reading.

 

[dogwood]

There are links all over the forum, slso in this thread here I brlueve, to a thread that explains that posting qc pics BEFORE you bought the rep is strictly forbidden, just so you know ... Pls do your reading.

My understanding (although I’m still a noob) is that posting QC pics with a *specific* question is ok. In this case, the QC pics were posted with a specific question about the SEL gap.

 

[Jem93]

Hello together.
I got new QC photos from s S39 serial. In my opinion, there is pretty much no difference between S19 and S39 serial. At least I can't see any difference, with one exception: SEL

Here is a comparison between QC of S39 (left side) and S19 (right side).

But if I compare the QC of S19 and S39 with QC photos from other VSF versions, I get doubts If these are really from VSF. The bezel looks like a JVSF?! Am I wrong?
What do You think? I don't have photos of the movements and asked for it.
One more Question: There is a little gap between SEL. Is this ok? S19 seems to be tighter.

This is S39:

i think the te is a little gap, i would buy the s19 another s39


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[gtatrevor]

Just got a VSF 126610LV and my bracelet is wack - my bracelet code is 1LQ

you guys know how the bracelet has 3 sections on its width

1 side of the section on the left is the 116610LN width, the centre is correct width and the right side is the actual 126610LN bracelet sections

As a result, theres a gap of 1mm on 1 corner on the first link in between the end of the bracelet and the inner case lug

has anyone ever heard of this with VSF before?

Im pretty pissed

 

[byseconds]

Just got a VSF 126610LV and my bracelet is wack - my bracelet code is 1LQ

you guys know how the bracelet has 3 sections on its width

1 side of the section on the left is the 116610LN width, the centre is correct width and the right side is the actual 126610LN bracelet sections

As a result, theres a gap of 1mm on 1 corner on the first link in between the end of the bracelet and the inner case lug

has anyone ever heard of this with VSF before?

Im pretty pissed

Really smells like shit, contact your Trusty Dealer.

 

[butler182]

Just got a VSF 126610LV and my bracelet is wack - my bracelet code is 1LQ

you guys know how the bracelet has 3 sections on its width

1 side of the section on the left is the 116610LN width, the centre is correct width and the right side is the actual 126610LN bracelet sections

As a result, theres a gap of 1mm on 1 corner on the first link in between the end of the bracelet and the inner case lug

has anyone ever heard of this with VSF before?

Im pretty pissed

please post pics

 

[May016]

Hey everyone,

Just got my QC pics for a VSF 114060 no date sub. I have read up on the pre-raid VSF vs. post-raid VSF quality and I am not sure I can tell a difference based on pictures alone. Can anyone comment on the VSF post-raid bracelet quality? Looks like the engraving on the steel bracelet is "7GJ" but I'm unsure of the quality of it vs. an ARF bracelet.

Also, the rehaut seems a lot lighter than I would have anticipated. Any thoughts on it?

 

[Klocklind123]

I think that the ARF bracelet is better.

End links and clasp feels mire genuine like!

But then that is abouis180 $ plus shipment.

But that is worth it if you get a submariner that is so well made that very few will see it is a fake one