ZF 4500v

[majwilliams0308]

Ok fellas, theonewatches has pulled through - he just sent me QC of the rubber strap from ZF. When I asked if it was difficult, he said his supplier has a good relationship with ZF and so had to ask a few times. Took ~30 days for QC but worth it. I told him there were others here who wanted a rubber strap, so he should know that ahead of time to make sure it's what you want.

 

[vcelkama]

I tried to get ZF rubber strap with my TD and he told me that it is out of stock now

 

[trtr]

I asked Toro about a ZF rubber strap and he said: "rubber strap not available yet, only when buy with watch"

 

[alohajet]

I emailed Trusty and never received an reply regarding the availability of the ZF strap.

 

[Snil]

Asking Hont if he has any availability of the straps, he has given me a very soft promise. We'll see how it goes

 

[vcelkama]

If anyone can get a ZF rubber strap I would love to get a black one with clasp too. I'm in EU. Thanks!

 

[centrum]

For those who's considering this watch:

The watch wears a bit thick and big. I was expecting a watch that has similar footprints as the Patek 5167A, 5711, and this watch turned out to occupy more wrist real estate.

I guess I'd be happier with the XF VC 2000V.

 

[The Rod]

Again my dealer confirmed that there is no ZF rubber strap and that what we see is actually 8F...

 

[newest dude on the forum]

Again my dealer confirmed that there is no ZF rubber strap and that what we see is actually 8F...

I have an 8F rubber strap and it looks different than this.

 

[vcelkama]

How about this one? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004518607716.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802kgIwtt
Not cheap...

 

[newest dude on the forum]

How about this one? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004518607716.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802kgIwtt
Not cheap...

At that price I'd expect it to have the clasp

 

[Mike777]

Anyone have the brown version?

 

[majwilliams0308]

Again my dealer confirmed that there is no ZF rubber strap and that what we see is actually 8F...

My strap in the QC is 100% ZF (well, 99.9% because it's not in hand lol). There are two primary tells:

1. Strap code ( by the case connection) is 082629 on 8F (older generation), and ZF is 082631 which is the newer generation.

8F ^^^

ZF ^^^

2. I didn't get a QC pic of the underside of my clasp, but from the top, the 8F has rounded edges on the clasp handles, ZF is more like a straight cylinder. Mine has a Cylinder

8F ^^^

ZF ^^^

Anyone have the brown version?

Yep! I love it. Not quite the same as gen though.

Next to gen brown dial ^^^

 

[newest dude on the forum]

My strap in the QC is 100% ZF (well, 99.9% because it's not in hand lol). There are two primary tells:

1. Strap code ( by the case connection) is 082629 on 8F (older generation), and ZF is 082631 which is the newer generation.

8F ^^^

ZF ^^^

2. I didn't get a QC pic of the underside of my clasp, but from the top, the 8F has rounded edges on the clasp handles, ZF is more like a straight cylinder. Mine has a Cylinder

8F ^^^

ZF ^^^


Yep! I love it. Not quite the same as gen though.

Next to gen brown dial ^^^

Also, my 8F rubber strap has no VC hallmarks on the clasp. The ZF straps I've seen all have it.

 

[centrum]

Looks like the new release of ZF 4500V includes a ZF rubber strap. The old models that TDs sold were not ZF straps. I have a 8F strap on the ZF, and the combo works great. Would love to know which rubber strap is better.

 

[The Rod]

Quick update: i asked another 4 different dealers and two claim they can source the ZF rubber strap

 

[vcelkama]

This is good news - do you plan to order it? If so please keep us updated I would love to get the black one too.

 

[fpi87]

just a quick note to those worrying about the misaligned dial and therefore not ordering:

I have received mine today and it's really not noticeable on the wrist and also not really noticeable from every single angle other than when you look from a very straight angle. I was overthinking this issue. As mentioned previously, the date is now perfectly centered and if you would re-align the dial, the date window will be cut out on the upside. It's a regrettable issue, but still happy with the purchase.

 

[fpi87]

Looks like the new release of ZF 4500V includes a ZF rubber strap. The old models that TDs sold were not ZF straps. I have a 8F strap on the ZF, and the combo works great. Would love to know which rubber strap is better.

^ yes indeed , as additional info: this is due to the first endlink that is "fixed" contributing to a longer lug to lug length. However, the endlink is curved so albeit the longer l2l, it gives a nice curve and wraps nicely around the wrist so it compensates IMO

 

[DrGran]

For those who's considering this watch:

The watch wears a bit thick and big. I was expecting a watch that has similar footprints as the Patek 5167A, 5711, and this watch turned out to occupy more wrist real estate.

I guess I'd be happier with the XF VC 2000V.

So you have the firm impression that it is too tall or thick ?