Here is some pictures of the original and my. Left VSF right Original
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VSF Daytona V2 VS4131 Added Weight Upcoming New Release
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Hi guys,
I’ve received my VSF 126519ln today, first thing what I did is putting it next to my WG plated YM42 to compare the colors. I’ll let the pictures talk for themselves.
Curious if the 126519 is PVD, but in my opinion it looks pretty much like bare Stainless.
I’ve received my VSF 126519ln today, first thing what I did is putting it next to my WG plated YM42 to compare the colors. I’ll let the pictures talk for themselves.
Curious if the 126519 is PVD, but in my opinion it looks pretty much like bare Stainless.
Nice pictures, where do you send the watch to make the WG plated ?Hi guys,
I’ve received my VSF 126519ln today, first thing what I did is putting it next to my WG plated YM42 to compare the colors. I’ll let the pictures talk for themselves.
Curious if the 126519 is PVD, but in my opinion it looks pretty much like bare Stainless.
TY, the modder I use is not a trusted watchmaker here on RWI because of things that happened in the past (not sure what exactly).
He’s based in Austria and is active on Reptime, his username is noleex_the_modder (he’s legit) but as I mentioned he’s not a trusted watchmaker here
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It is doubtful that any kind of plating is done on these as experienced members have guessed. Thanks for the confirmation.
I doubt any of the factories are still electroplating gold anymore. BP has been using PVD for 5+ years And whatever mix of Chemicals they have is perfect for the Rolex gold color. I tried sanding the gold off a BP Submariner clap and it took a long time. That titanium nitride is tough stuff. It’s the same stuff they coat drill bits with to get the gold color tips on them.
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Just ordered an 126506 ice blue dial (non-baguettes) VSF with the added weight and DD4131 movement from one of my favorite TDs. Steve told me no need to change to a Deep crystal so rolling the dice with the VSF crystal. Looking forward to comparison with my Clean 116506 ice blue dial (non-baguettes) that I bought a couple years ago.
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I'm looking forward to seeing that comparison, I'm still trying to decide between the VSF, CF and BTF (likely with an RB dial swap). FWIW my other VSF xtals are great, I don't think you'll feel the need to swap for the deep.
Sorry, but I wasn't aware of this. So the gold color will not fade anymore? It's time for a full gold Daytona!
Excuse me, guys, I don't want to be offtopic, but need a confirm on this one:
from the pic on the balance, it would appear to be weightened....do you know something i don't know??
from the pic on the balance, it would appear to be weightened....do you know something i don't know??
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vs haven't released weighted 4801 version, check with puretime, my guess is they just uploaded the pictures of the 4131 variant (since they're exactly the same as 4801)Excuse me, guys, I don't want to be offtopic, but need a confirm on this one:
from the pic on the balance, it would appear to be weightened....do you know something i don't know??
Thanks mate, i am really undecided whether to buy the DD4131 with added weight, or the 4801....400 usd of dfference, with a little more i could take also the new CF Yachtmaster Titanium...
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Buy the cheap one because you'll be looking for your next watch immediately after you get it in hand. If you do really love the ghost and want to get the expensive version / best version or whatever you can sell off the 4801 and buy it. No harm no foul.