VSF 382 Bronzo live photos matched to gen photos

[chris9]

I have tried to recreate some photos of my new VSF 382 with the same photos of a gen.
Gen photos form the net. Excuse colour matching, I tried but could not get close.


Rep always top photo.

Pearl:



CG and case:



CG:



Watch:



I have had the early ZF and later KW versions of this watch, in general the VSF is a better watch. Overall build quality is on par withe KW, but the new movement apperas to be way better. Time will tell about the reliability, but so far after 4 days of solid wear all good(matching my gen Rolex SD for time keeping)
The bezel is much better, a more solid feel, no slop or sideways give. A sloid click and little to no play. Much improved. Polished edge could be better, but in normal use not an issue.





I know some will mention the thin crown, again when its on your wrist you don't notice it. Would have been nice though.

 

[Matty369]

Can you give me exact link from where you ordered VSF model ? Thanks !

 

[flin0310]

Lot of members here already bought KW or ZF PAM 382, they aren't so happy that VSF released the all improved PAM 382. I'm considering to order one for me...:matty::matty::matty:

 

[Micha-IN]

I'm really excited, ordered mine this Friday... :clap_1:

 

[ALE7575]

Very nice comparison
Thanks for the good job

ALE

 

[Vester71]

Mine was just shipped today from Pure Time - can't wait to see it.

 

[chris9]

Thanks ALE.
Micha-IN @ Vester71, you won't be disappointed.
A few more wrist shots.

 

[mrodmtg]

what's the color like? doesn't it seem pinker than KW? chem analysis will be cool at some point

 

[chris9]

Bronz colour is very good. It is difficult to photograph accurately....

 

[mysterio]

what's the color like? doesn't it seem pinker than KW? chem analysis will be cool at some point

Chemical analysis would be destructive so you'd need a generous soul to donate the watch for it.

 

[Hazza]

Great pictures Chris

Yes, I think I must have one!

 

[Vester71]

Mine arrived, express DHL from PureTime. Awesome communication and three days from China - love it!


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[voxx]

Mine arrived, express DHL from PureTime. Awesome communication and three days from China - love it!


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3days from China to US.. that's got to be a record.
Does DHL hit you with any customs/duty and is it the more expensive shipping of those offered ?

 

[Vester71]

More expensive option - shocked it came so fast and wasn't delayed by customs. Received the text and email updates in real time.

I'm seriously impressed - granted it was $35 I think for shipping but was well worth it.

Watch is beautiful, strap is OK and after lots of mink oil and conditioner much better. Waiting on a Bond strap but love the 382 so far - let's hope it keeps running and doesn't need a service yet. . .


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[diablogt]

such a beautiful watch, but by no means a super rep. The demand must be not enough to justify the investment and I guess the cost to produce the bronze case is higher than regular steel case.

 

[chris9]

As far as I know, the VSF uses the same case as the KW. Therefore the VSF case is a true bronze very close to the Gen(check ALE's very good Pam guide on this)

The KW V3 was a High Quality Rep. Based on the new VSF movement and some subtle case/bezel improvments, this should be boardering on Super Rep status. IMHO

 

[fallraen]

Awww man the poison is real. I owned a KW one before but the bezel play got to me and I had to sell it. Looks like I may have to pick this up again. Damn!


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[chris9]

Oops, just noticed the grubby dial.........

 

[mysterio]

As far as I know, the VSF uses the same case as the KW. Therefore the VSF case is a true bronze very close to the Gen(check ALE's very good Pam guide on this)

The KW V3 was a High Quality Rep. Based on the new VSF movement and some subtle case/bezel improvments, this should be boardering on Super Rep status. IMHO

V6F owns the VSF factory so it would not be surprising that the case would be the same as the KW release (V6F products before were sold under the KW factory name). Indeed the KW V3 was a very good replica, save for the absence of chamfering on the bezel compared to the ZF. I know VSF has added that to the latest version, on top of the correct looking movement.

 

[Sultan Brunei]

can anyone post pictures of the new movement ?