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I’m not an expert or a dealer, I just wanted to share my rep for those interested in purchasing. I’ve learned so much from the pictures that people share on this forum, I wanted to give something back.
This version of the Bond 60th Anniversary has peaked my interest for some time. It is almost impossible to find one to purchase at retail at this time, this rep is a great alternative. I don’t have one to compare it to, but I have seen the real thing. The VSF is a little lighter in the shade of blue in certain light conditions, but not that different. People talk about the caseback and how it doesn’t have the hologram. As cool as it would be to have, there are certain drawbacks that come to mind in having it. If it did exist, this would still be a rep and more moving parts have higher likelihood of problems. The gen animation is not that clear and it is a bit underwhelming. In some ways, I actually prefer the stationary image because my eye almost always gets drawn to the mechanism. Which in this model is stunning. Would I like to have it, of course, but it certainly was not a deal breaker for me.
Another issue that I have heard talked about is that people are waiting for the “upgraded” versions to come out. But what if the first edition is better than the subsequent ones. It reminds me of the current Seamaster Diver 300 produced by VSF. All their dial markers are yellow unless under direct and BRIGHT sun. This drove me nuts with my black model. And is the main reason I purchased ZF for the blue version. I have attached picture comparisons on this post. I guess what I’m saying is that, it may not be a guarantee that subsequent versions will be better, although most likely it probably will.
For me the biggest things that I focus on (given that we are talking about a standard high quality build), are shape, glass, color match, and reflectivity (especially for subs). I know reps aren’t perfect, so I will not stress about certain things being microscopically unaligned. How many times do you notice this, even when you’re talking to someone literally in front of you looking directly at their watch. If you notice that, then kudos to you, I commend your eagle eyes and you should probably use that skill and your time to something more productive, that may possibly help humanity.
Finally, someone mentioned if a random stranger asks to see the watch, that one might be embarrassed and publicly shamed. I don’t have a Snoopy so I can’t quite relate fully to this, but this situation has never occurred to me with my other watches rep or real. I’m not sure what type of urban area you live in or your social circles, but this type of behavior would be considered inordinate in my location. That type of behavior would be interpreted as aggressive and off-putting. But again, this is something that I do not expect a person I typically interact with to do, in a personal or in a business setting. Frankly, if someone asked to see my watch in an unlikely scenario, I would politely say, “I’m sorry but I do not take my watch off for strangers, you understand.” Then kindly direct them to an Omega boutique or YouTube. If I observed this as a bystander, I would side with the watch owner in thinking, that was a very arrogant and presumptuous thing to do by the other person. If a real friend asks me, I would tell them it’s a rep. But again, some people may have different rhetorical uses or definitions for the word “friend. All in all, this will probably vary per setting or location (the world is a big and beautiful place).
This purchase was a leap of faith since there is literally no information by regular joes at this time. But something told me that many people would feel this way, and surely VSF isn’t stupid enough to produce a terrible product with the competition out there from the onset. I am pleasantly surprised with the watch and it has exceeded my expectations. It is a beautiful timepiece and would definitely buy again (probably the update, just kidding)
This version of the Bond 60th Anniversary has peaked my interest for some time. It is almost impossible to find one to purchase at retail at this time, this rep is a great alternative. I don’t have one to compare it to, but I have seen the real thing. The VSF is a little lighter in the shade of blue in certain light conditions, but not that different. People talk about the caseback and how it doesn’t have the hologram. As cool as it would be to have, there are certain drawbacks that come to mind in having it. If it did exist, this would still be a rep and more moving parts have higher likelihood of problems. The gen animation is not that clear and it is a bit underwhelming. In some ways, I actually prefer the stationary image because my eye almost always gets drawn to the mechanism. Which in this model is stunning. Would I like to have it, of course, but it certainly was not a deal breaker for me.
Another issue that I have heard talked about is that people are waiting for the “upgraded” versions to come out. But what if the first edition is better than the subsequent ones. It reminds me of the current Seamaster Diver 300 produced by VSF. All their dial markers are yellow unless under direct and BRIGHT sun. This drove me nuts with my black model. And is the main reason I purchased ZF for the blue version. I have attached picture comparisons on this post. I guess what I’m saying is that, it may not be a guarantee that subsequent versions will be better, although most likely it probably will.
For me the biggest things that I focus on (given that we are talking about a standard high quality build), are shape, glass, color match, and reflectivity (especially for subs). I know reps aren’t perfect, so I will not stress about certain things being microscopically unaligned. How many times do you notice this, even when you’re talking to someone literally in front of you looking directly at their watch. If you notice that, then kudos to you, I commend your eagle eyes and you should probably use that skill and your time to something more productive, that may possibly help humanity.
Finally, someone mentioned if a random stranger asks to see the watch, that one might be embarrassed and publicly shamed. I don’t have a Snoopy so I can’t quite relate fully to this, but this situation has never occurred to me with my other watches rep or real. I’m not sure what type of urban area you live in or your social circles, but this type of behavior would be considered inordinate in my location. That type of behavior would be interpreted as aggressive and off-putting. But again, this is something that I do not expect a person I typically interact with to do, in a personal or in a business setting. Frankly, if someone asked to see my watch in an unlikely scenario, I would politely say, “I’m sorry but I do not take my watch off for strangers, you understand.” Then kindly direct them to an Omega boutique or YouTube. If I observed this as a bystander, I would side with the watch owner in thinking, that was a very arrogant and presumptuous thing to do by the other person. If a real friend asks me, I would tell them it’s a rep. But again, some people may have different rhetorical uses or definitions for the word “friend. All in all, this will probably vary per setting or location (the world is a big and beautiful place).
This purchase was a leap of faith since there is literally no information by regular joes at this time. But something told me that many people would feel this way, and surely VSF isn’t stupid enough to produce a terrible product with the competition out there from the onset. I am pleasantly surprised with the watch and it has exceeded my expectations. It is a beautiful timepiece and would definitely buy again (probably the update, just kidding)
