ZF 4500v

[Yacht-Monster]

Anyone have the brown version?

Yep, mine arrived from Trusty the other day. I got it with the metal bracelet and paid and extra $90 for the rubber with clasp. After handling the gen at an AD just this afternoon, I can honestly say that this is practically a super-rep minus the Miyota dress up. Looks and feels the same and is now possibly my favourite watch.

 

[160million]

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

would be interested in this as well. the 2000V feels flat but rather wide (diameter wise) on the wrist. So if the 4500V feels even bigger thats something which I at least have to consider

 

[centrum]

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

Contrast to my expectations, yes.

It could be the noisy looking bezel that amplifies the look of the size. This was a gift to my dad who likes relatively thinner, smaller watches like the Patek 5167A, 5711, 5227, 5396, and 5296.

I should've checked the VC in person before I purchased it. But the watch doesn't wear any bigger than regular sports watches.

 

[majwilliams0308]

For me personally, the overseas ultra-thin would be a perfect watch with a non-sunburst dial that shows off the serious skills of their dial making and a date complication (that actually fills the date window). Design of case and bracelet is a bit better than even the Royal oak 15202 IMO.

That being said the Overseas 4500V does wear a tad thick for sure, crud gets stuck in the crevasses of the bezel and it’s hard as shit to clean, and the first generation bracelet is a bit thick for my taste. However it’s an amazing watch that deserves to be in any collection, even if it doesn’t get aggregate more wear time than it’s brothers from the other watchmakers. I go in phases with the 4500V where I can’t get enough, then I don’t wear it for over a month. Partially because of thickness, partially because other watches are so damn fun to wear.

 

[Yacht-Monster]

Both the gen and rep are serious 'man's' watches. They take up some serious real estate on your wrist and the ZF rep is 1.5mm thicker than the gen which some might notice, but I've got large wrists so I don't notice the difference. It's a joy to wear and I also fly under the radar as only serious watch buffs know what it is, most say nice watch but have never heard of the brand.

 

[The Rod]

Both the gen and rep are serious 'man's' watches. They take up some serious real estate on your wrist and the ZF rep is 1.5mm thicker than the gen which some might notice, but I've got large wrists so I don't notice the difference. It's a joy to wear and I also fly under the radar as only serious watch buffs know what it is, most say nice watch but have never heard of the brand.

I think the 4500v thickness is right in line with gen, which is 11mm

 

[fpi87]

For those still trying to get the rubber from ZF:

I got QC for the ZF rubber strap in 3 days only from Jtime (bought seperately , so strap only without watch). The strap code (082631), clasp code (5015/1), VC hallmark on clasp & thicker clasp handle all checks out.

 

[zfa]

For those still trying to get the rubber from ZF:

I got QC for the ZF rubber strap in 3 days only from Jtime (bought seperately , so strap only without watch). The strap code (082631), clasp code (5015/1), VC hallmark on clasp & thicker clasp handle all checks out.

What price was it?

 

[fpi87]

What price was it?

168 USD with 5% discount

hefty price tag compared to 8F I reckon but at least it's a perfect fit and presumably better built. Also cheaper than other aftermarket options out there. (Vagenari, Ebay, Aliexpress, OEM etc.)

 

[fpi87]

I have noticed today another small difference compared to GEN. The way ZF has replicated the contrasting/double color of the minute marks is astonishing, but if you look closely, it misses a fine soft line that clearly differentiates the minute markers track from the rest of the dial. Pic of GEN for comparison:

A very small detail that won't bother anyone, but I thought it's still nice to share

 

[jonnyboy74]

I've a spare blue zf rubber strap if anyone wants it- in the sales section tmrw

 

[JayBee0815]

Just for info. If you had the bad luck to get a model with a bad aligned bezel - just send the watch to skilled watchmaker with experience in modding. It doesn´t cost a fortune ;-)

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[newest dude on the forum]

Just for info. If you had the bad luck to get a model with a bad aligned bezel - just send the watch to skilled watchmaker with experience in modding. It doesn´t cost a fortune ;-)

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Looks super good. Great job

 

[zfa]

One of the extension pieces on my 4500v bracelet clasp is a bit loose so pops open during the day making my watch loose.

Anyone any idea how I could tighten that up a little?

 

[160million]

Just for info. If you had the bad luck to get a model with a bad aligned bezel - just send the watch to skilled watchmaker with experience in modding. It doesn´t cost a fortune ;-)

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can you send me your watchmaker via PM or is it the one you already told me?

 

[majwilliams0308]

can you send me your watchmaker via PM or is it the one you already told me?

I know spongebob can do it, and I can do it as well.

 

[JayBee0815]

can you send me your watchmaker via PM or is it the one you already told me?

No problem. It´s Markus Brauning ...

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[myapplesauce]

Has anyone placed a new order for this watch recently?

I'm thinking about ordering this in the gorgeous blue dial with both the SS and rubber strap (confirmed with TD that rubber strap is ZF not 8F, and it's $168 additional to add on) and I'm curious if people are still seeing the crooked dial problem that was pretty common earlier in this thread.

 

[fpi87]

Has anyone placed a new order for this watch recently?

I'm thinking about ordering this in the gorgeous blue dial with both the SS and rubber strap (confirmed with TD that rubber strap is ZF not 8F, and it's $168 additional to add on) and I'm curious if people are still seeing the crooked dial problem that was pretty common earlier in this thread.

received mine about 2 weeks and ordered this end of July. Crooked dial was still an issue and still is now afaik, but as I have posted earlier in the thread, it's not "that" noticeable. You'll learn to live with it as long it's not extremely crooked.

 

[Parto]

I think the datewheel is a bigger issue than the bezel (which can be easily fixed). Really like the watch but most dates are slightly left of centre which does annoy me.