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Doesn't matter what the percentage is. Matter of fact is, it looks way off from gen. That's my main point.
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VSF Rolex Smurf
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Doesn't matter what the percentage is. Matter of fact is, it looks way off from gen. That's my main point.
Eggroll_96
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No they won't. Especially not your average "watch person" and not even your average "watch enthusiast".
Was about to pull the trigger, changed my mind after seeing this. Dial and steel color difference is obvious. Those who are familiar with 116619 will spot it in an instant.
It would take someone who really knows what they're talking about to spot the difference. Even if you see someone wearing the gen and then walk up to someone wearing the vsf, it would take an especially good, knowledgeable trained eye to recognize the details.
I'm not trying to talk you into it. I'm just saying your average "expert" couldn't spot the differences on wrist.
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James2020
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Was about to pull the trigger, changed my mind after seeing this. Dial and steel color difference is obvious. Those who are familiar with 116619 will spot it in an instant.
The VSF dial may look darker in the photo due to lighting as it seems to be facing camera at an angle. As for the steel color, this is inevitable as WG will have slight yellow tinge under daylight or certain lighting condition.
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So all you guys don't wear a watch because it's a nice watch, you only wear it because you want to trick someone into thinking you're something you're not?
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Haha I was thinking the exact same thing! It’s a gorgeous watch and about as close as you will get to Gen (blue + white gold) will never be properly replicated for $500 buck. Those in this for the right reasons know this.
As for the fake flex enthusiast just chuck a filter on any pics and avoid any Gen owners.
I wear a Gen smurf everyday. I didn’t notice the color difference of the metal until they were side by each.
I noticed the darker blue dial from pics right away but assumed it was angle of pics or lighting.
As for people saying it’s the angle/lighting for a darker dial. It’s darker blue. Different tone/hue that is darker no matter the angle or lighting. Still looks damn good either way.
I noticed the darker blue dial from pics right away but assumed it was angle of pics or lighting.
As for people saying it’s the angle/lighting for a darker dial. It’s darker blue. Different tone/hue that is darker no matter the angle or lighting. Still looks damn good either way.
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muiramas
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I only wear a fake to impress girls... Mainly hookers....... as they are the only ones who will take notice of what watch you wear.
Kidding aside. I have been wearing Gen's for over 20 years. Not one person have ever asked me about my watch and if it is fake or not.
Unless it is a very bad replica, you are 20 years old and and known to never have money, NOBODY (except Rolex fanatics) will ever know if you are wearing a fake or not. And who cares anyway? The "Smurf" looks great. I will just wear it, because it looks great to me and be happy I saved a lot of money.
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Karlus
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Would it be possible to get a couple more images under some different lighting conditions.
Im waiting on my QC photos, but was curious.
Thanks in advance
i will post some tomorrow when I have both together again.
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pooseefila
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Good one. Absolutely right.. while the steel color would be an obvious difference.. then hands I never thought about.. Looks totally off. But I'm still excited for mine to get here!!!
Maybe a stupid question, but what would it take to have something like this “dipped” / “plated” / “wrapped” in WG?
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Reread the thread. It has already been covered. Also, Rolex uses palladium in its WG which is why it had a yellowy tinge and is not mirror finished and bright like rhodium plating looks.
I think that's not 100% right, the middle links of the bracelet are mirror finished, also is the side of the case, still it looks yellowish in whitegold, that's the nature of gold, it's yellow. Palladium is added to make the Gold whiter and not to add a yellow tinge.
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Technically, yes, it is 100% right. Yes, palladium WG can be polished to mirror like finish just as any metal can be in theory. Palladium is used to make the gold "whiter", however the use of palladium is the reason why a WG Rolex has a more yellow tinge to it as opposed to being rhodium plated/dipped WG.
This is all a very basic sense of the topic. Traditionally, white gold is/was yellow gold/nickel and is a dullish gray without being plated. Rhodium plating/dipping is what gives it the white sheen most of us know and was done because of the irritation/allergic reactions people have caused by the nickel.
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