V6f-KW / ZF Heritage BB bronze - more photos...

[pontiaddict]

Thanx Boss!
I'm just looking at something very nice on eBay that should fit, trying to confirm length from the seller.

 

[pcardoza]

ZF version is 23mm x 23mm and the strap is the right fit.

 

[PolonusTM]

Looks great, thanks for posting. Interested to see how these patina in a natural setting.

Isn't your's a KW? Strap looks like ZF with lighter stitching, but may just be the lighting...

It is KW version - the strap is thick as per gen.

 

[PolonusTM]

I measured lugs/strap/buckle (KW version):

lugs: 23mm
strap 23 at lugs, 22.5 at buckle
buckle: 23mm

 

[deja123]

What do You Guys think of this KW is it ok?
Thanks

Greets DeJa123

 

[kdo2milger]

Is it me or does the crown look crooked?

What do You Guys think of this KW is it ok?
Thanks

Greets DeJa123

 

[nalomb]

Is it me or does the crown look crooked?

Just a tad ...

 

[PolonusTM]

the crown - it is probably not screwed in to the end so it "hangs" on spring vs threading position.

 

[deja123]

Greets DeJa123

 

[pontiaddict]

Guys I decided against this strap, but I think it would compliment the watch nicely and the price is RIGHT! I contacted the seller and he indicated the length is 12 & 7.5 cm, so 120mm and 75mm... No Fossil logo and Fossil leathers are quite nice, no PU worries here, just a great quality strap.
Maybe it's right for someone...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272270338313?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[montresman]

Mine arrived yesterday. First rep I've purchased in a rather long time. The quality is astounding. Well finished case, lume perfectly applied and fairly bright, hands not scratched (contrary to most reps I've owned over the years). I'm not an expert on the accuracy of this watch compared to the gen, but it appears close to me when I look at pictures. At the end of the day, I have a real bronze watch with a sapphire crystal and awesome build quality for under $400. Rep or gen, that's a killer deal in my opinion.

 

[PolonusTM]

Exactly my thoughts about this watch!

 

[atespo]

Same thoughts here, 1:1 or not, great quality bronze watch.
Mine is the KW version, one of my gunny straps was about 23mm x 23mm so I'm using that for now.
Might look into getting the gen nato strap somehow...
I just took it out of a ketchup bath.

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[pontiaddict]

Same thoughts here, 1:1 or not, great quality bronze watch.
Mine is the KW version, one of my gunny straps was about 23mm x 23mm so I'm using that for now.
Might look into getting the gen nato strap somehow...
I just took it out of a ketchup bath.
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Looks Great!, the colors really look Tropical in your photos, enjoy it and please do let us know if and where you locate the NATO.

 

[sogo]

Now I wish I had the Gen. seems like they released in Asia before US. Not sure why but they released the Daytona in the US early.

Vs tudor original ,v6f case similar Same.

 

[wilzc]

Gen is actually CuAl8 which is not the typical CuSn8 found in most bronze watches.

Alu-Copper is actually a cheaper material compared to Tin-Copper.

I think the Rep uses the more readily available (and a touch more expensive) CuSN8 bronze, similar to the Gen PAM and Zenith Pilots.

The patination would be the biggest giveaway. Regular bronze will patina easier and have a darker brown reddish hue whilst alubronze would patina slower and it will look lighter, with an almost yellow goldish hue.

 

[DodgerBlues]

Mine has shipped...now the hardest part, the waiting.

 

[Rong]

... so you have to do a lot of polishing owning a REP... and it is still difficult to judge the fotos.

This is a KW and I'd say it shines not that reddish.

 

[montresman]

Crazy that a rep is using more expensive materials than the gen.

Gen is actually CuAl8 which is not the typical CuSn8 found in most bronze watches.

Alu-Copper is actually a cheaper material compared to Tin-Copper.

I think the Rep uses the more readily available (and a touch more expensive) CuSN8 bronze, similar to the Gen PAM and Zenith Pilots.

The patination would be the biggest giveaway. Regular bronze will patina easier and have a darker brown reddish hue whilst alubronze would patina slower and it will look lighter, with an almost yellow goldish hue.

 

[DodgerBlues]

Arrived today. First Impressions - Quality build, feels and looks much better in the hand than in pictures. Strap is not the best, feels plasticy to me, but what rep comes with a good strap anyways??

I'll post a review and more pics later, but here's a quick snapshot...