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The VSF Submariners Thread
- Thread starter StreetFighter
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- 25/5/18
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I recently picked up a VSF 124060. Before purchasing, I read that the bracelet was the biggest biggest let down with the watch. Now I have the watch, I think overall it is incredible, but do feel the bracelet finishing is lacking somewhat. Does anyone know a TD that can source bracelets/straps. I'm hoping to get my hands on a ZF bracelet if possible.
So in 2020 I ordered my VSF starbucks, 5 years ago now... During this time I´ve purchased a lot of genuine steel models, most recently a 116710LN which was serviced in december 2024. I just have to say that the VSF is in a class of its own... It feels like the genuine steel models (after a bracelet bath), it looks like the real thing and most surprisingly: it winds smoother than my freshly serviced genuine gmt.
I´m not so sure its worth buying the rolex ss models anymore (I dont buy to resell, I buy to keep). Perhaps the only sensible path moving forward with genuine rolex is their precious metal models
I´m not so sure its worth buying the rolex ss models anymore (I dont buy to resell, I buy to keep). Perhaps the only sensible path moving forward with genuine rolex is their precious metal models
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Since there’s a lot of talk about how close this rep are to the gen I thought that I could post some pictures of a gen 126610 (left) next to a VSF 126610 (right).
I know that there’s a lot of reflections. Might try to take some better pictures if this is something that are appreciated.
These are just my opinions and I’m no expert.
If you don’t look too closely or know what you’re looking for they are almost indestructible.
To me the biggest difference are: crystal clarity, rehaut polishing, white gold shine on hands and indices, mine has a little height difference between sels and lugs - don’t know if all of them have this.
When handling the watches they feel pretty close but the vsf have sharper crown and bezel edges. The bezel action also feels and sounds different and not as defined, same with movement.
I actually prefer the feeling of closing the clasp on the vsf though.
I know that there’s a lot of reflections. Might try to take some better pictures if this is something that are appreciated.
These are just my opinions and I’m no expert.
If you don’t look too closely or know what you’re looking for they are almost indestructible.
To me the biggest difference are: crystal clarity, rehaut polishing, white gold shine on hands and indices, mine has a little height difference between sels and lugs - don’t know if all of them have this.
When handling the watches they feel pretty close but the vsf have sharper crown and bezel edges. The bezel action also feels and sounds different and not as defined, same with movement.
I actually prefer the feeling of closing the clasp on the vsf though.
Isn’t the crystal a bit high over the bezel?Thank you, yes they are very tight. My only nitpick would be that the upper SEL slightly overarches the case as seen below.
That’s what I thought. Feels like CF is better for the Starbucks at this point for a base at least. Thoughts?
Asking because this video threw me off a bit and am debating between the two for my Starbucks.
For VSF,
1. check for font floating in the dial, it’s a common issue in QC
2. The insert won’t be as deep and as nicely done as gen, and it FADES..
3. VS3235 can be very good if u have a good luck
1. check for font floating in the dial, it’s a common issue in QC
2. The insert won’t be as deep and as nicely done as gen, and it FADES..
3. VS3235 can be very good if u have a good luck
I've ordered a VSF 114060 from a TD and have rejected the first watch, as the 6 o'clock hour marker was sat very low and was slightly rotated anti-clockwise. I have now received a second lot of QC pics and the same issue appears to be present (although not as severe as the first). I have therefore rejected the second watch also.
I have a 124060 and the dial is absolutely spot on. I honestly could not pick out a single fault.
I am just wondering if I am being too picky, or if this is something other people would reject the watch because of.
I have attached some of the QC pics for reference.
I think you are being too picky. You are buying a $450 counterfeit replica of a $10,000 watch. Plus, the flaws you see under heaving magnification will be imperceptible on the wrist or in hand.
I did wonder this. I feel I got quite lucky with the quality of my first purchase. I did receive a reply from the TD though, to say that the whole batch had the same issue, so am now waiting on a new batch to be picked up. Hopefully these won't have the same issue.