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VSF Hulk comparison with Genuine and ZZF

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modernclassic said:
Thanks for the kind words. If you buy from Andrew trustytime, he will pressure test it. I’ve been wearing in the shower just fine. Not sure how long the lume lasts, untested. For the record, I see no issue with lume mismatch. ..or the hands really.. doesn’t bother me.
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modernclassic said:
Thanks for the kind words. If you buy from Andrew trustytime, he will pressure test it. I’ve been wearing in the shower just fine. Not sure how long the lume lasts, untested. For the record, I see no issue with lume mismatch. ..or the hands really.. doesn’t bother me.
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WRONG ANSWER!
Yo FriendlyJoe waterproof and lume on a rep diving watch is measured by how long you can hold your breath. Trust me you’ll never dive deep enuff than your kitchen sink to need the lume illuminated longer than your oxygen supply.
I think you want Lume All Night Long for the clubs.....lol


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Waterproof for 50m dash in the rain, is what they used say about reps. I think you can swim or bathe ok with today’s rep though. I do with mine.
 
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Waterproof for 50m dash in the rain, is what they used say about reps. I think you can swim or bathe ok with today’s rep though. I do with mine.
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I wouldn't risk that! Bear in mind that the rep tube is NOT a true triplock as Rolex.
 
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I have always bathed in the sea with all my rep, I never had problems, I did not take them to any leak check either. Maybe it's a matter of luck
 
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I saw VSF Kermit (Cermit/Starbucks) but I couldnt find the link, anyone help ?
I am stuck in between VSF Hulk and Cermit now


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I saw VSF Kermit (Cermit/Starbucks) but I couldnt find the link, anyone help ?
I am stuck in between VSF Hulk and Cermit now


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Hello friends,

Here’s a quick info of my findings regarding VSF vs GEN Hulk debate:
  1. Clasp action is identical
  2. Crystal is identical from a normal holding/looking distance
  3. Bezel action is a bit stiffer on VSF but that might change over time
  4. Insert color is identical, pearl is identical, cutouts seem a tiny fraction bigger on VSF but that might just be on account of them having a bit brighter color of the filling
  5. Datewheel action is identical
  6. Rehaut is brighter on GEN
  7. Hands are perfectly fine from a normal holding/looking distance
  8. Dial lettering and battons are identical
  9. The color of the dial is brighter on VSF (VSF dial is a bit “lazier” in shifts to dark...that effect is more pronounced on gen). This is visible even in a closed space under a tungsten lightbulb; also the VSF guilloche radiance shifts are not as subtle as that of GEN...as soon as there’s available sunshine outside, I will check the behaviour of the guilloche in those conditions and make some photos.
  10. Winding is actually a bit rougher on the GEN, smoother on VSF (maybe I need a service on my gen)
To summarize: VSF is really good. The feel and overall quality is genlike. Of course, on a macro level, things would surely start to fall appart but I’m really not interested in those types of comparisons as I see no use in them...unless you’re trying to fool a well informed potential buyer. In general, if you’re not suffering from a terrible case of OCD and/or trying to score big on a sale of a rep watch, VSF 116610lv is a wonderfuly made piece which I will enjoy wearing. My gen will spend most of his time from now on in a safe.

Hope this will be of some use to some of you. I will follow up with the promised photos as soon as the weather allows it.

Cheers.

edit: I forgot to mention, the VSF was ordered through TrustyTime. Very professional crew. No complaints whatsoever.
 
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zvonimir said:
Hello friends,

Here’s a quick info of my findings regarding VSF vs GEN Hulk debate:
  1. Clasp action is identical
  2. Crystal is identical from a normal holding/looking distance
  3. Bezel action is a bit stiffer on VSF but that might change over time
  4. Insert color is identical, pearl is identical, cutouts seem a tiny fraction bigger on VSF but that might just be on account of them having a bit brighter color of the filling
  5. Datewheel action is identical
  6. Rehaut is brighter on GEN
  7. Hands are perfectly fine from a normal holding/looking distance
  8. Dial lettering and battons are identical
  9. The color of the dial is brighter on VSF (VSF dial is a bit “lazier” in shifts to dark...that effect is more pronounced on gen). This is visible even in a closed space under a tungsten lightbulb; also the VSF guilloche radiance shifts are not as subtle as that of GEN...as soon as there’s available sunshine outside, I will check the behaviour of the guilloche in those conditions and make some photos.
  10. Winding is actually a bit rougher on the GEN, smoother on VSF (maybe I need a service on my gen)
To summarize: VSF is really good. The feel and overall quality is genlike. Of course, on a macro level, things would surely start to fall appart but I’m really not interested in those types of comparisons as I see no use in them...unless you’re trying to fool a well informed potential buyer. In general, if you’re not suffering from a terrible case of OCD and/or trying to score big on a sale of a rep watch, VSF 116610lv is a wonderfuly made piece which I will enjoy wearing. My gen will spend most of his time from now on in a safe.

Hope this will be of some use to some of you. I will follow up with the promised photos as soon as the weather allows it.

Cheers.

edit: I forgot to mention, the VSF was ordered through TrustyTime. Very professional crew. No complaints whatsoever.
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Photos ?


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zvonimir said:
Hello friends,

Here’s a quick info of my findings regarding VSF vs GEN Hulk debate:
  1. Clasp action is identical
  2. Crystal is identical from a normal holding/looking distance
  3. Bezel action is a bit stiffer on VSF but that might change over time
  4. Insert color is identical, pearl is identical, cutouts seem a tiny fraction bigger on VSF but that might just be on account of them having a bit brighter color of the filling
  5. Datewheel action is identical
  6. Rehaut is brighter on GEN
  7. Hands are perfectly fine from a normal holding/looking distance
  8. Dial lettering and battons are identical
  9. The color of the dial is brighter on VSF (VSF dial is a bit “lazier” in shifts to dark...that effect is more pronounced on gen). This is visible even in a closed space under a tungsten lightbulb; also the VSF guilloche radiance shifts are not as subtle as that of GEN...as soon as there’s available sunshine outside, I will check the behaviour of the guilloche in those conditions and make some photos.
  10. Winding is actually a bit rougher on the GEN, smoother on VSF (maybe I need a service on my gen)
To summarize: VSF is really good. The feel and overall quality is genlike. Of course, on a macro level, things would surely start to fall appart but I’m really not interested in those types of comparisons as I see no use in them...unless you’re trying to fool a well informed potential buyer. In general, if you’re not suffering from a terrible case of OCD and/or trying to score big on a sale of a rep watch, VSF 116610lv is a wonderfuly made piece which I will enjoy wearing. My gen will spend most of his time from now on in a safe.

Hope this will be of some use to some of you. I will follow up with the promised photos as soon as the weather allows it.

Cheers.

edit: I forgot to mention, the VSF was ordered through TrustyTime. Very professional crew. No complaints whatsoever.
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Thanks for taking time and publishing this. Any photos though ?


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zvonimir said:
Hello friends,

Here’s a quick info of my findings regarding VSF vs GEN Hulk debate:
  1. Clasp action is identical
  2. Crystal is identical from a normal holding/looking distance
  3. Bezel action is a bit stiffer on VSF but that might change over time
  4. Insert color is identical, pearl is identical, cutouts seem a tiny fraction bigger on VSF but that might just be on account of them having a bit brighter color of the filling
  5. Datewheel action is identical
  6. Rehaut is brighter on GEN
  7. Hands are perfectly fine from a normal holding/looking distance
  8. Dial lettering and battons are identical
  9. The color of the dial is brighter on VSF (VSF dial is a bit “lazier” in shifts to dark...that effect is more pronounced on gen). This is visible even in a closed space under a tungsten lightbulb; also the VSF guilloche radiance shifts are not as subtle as that of GEN...as soon as there’s available sunshine outside, I will check the behaviour of the guilloche in those conditions and make some photos.
  10. Winding is actually a bit rougher on the GEN, smoother on VSF (maybe I need a service on my gen)
To summarize: VSF is really good. The feel and overall quality is genlike. Of course, on a macro level, things would surely start to fall appart but I’m really not interested in those types of comparisons as I see no use in them...unless you’re trying to fool a well informed potential buyer. In general, if you’re not suffering from a terrible case of OCD and/or trying to score big on a sale of a rep watch, VSF 116610lv is a wonderfuly made piece which I will enjoy wearing. My gen will spend most of his time from now on in a safe.

Hope this will be of some use to some of you. I will follow up with the promised photos as soon as the weather allows it.

Cheers.

edit: I forgot to mention, the VSF was ordered through TrustyTime. Very professional crew. No complaints whatsoever.
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Thanks for taking time and publishing this. Any photos though ?


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