ZF 4500v

[jonnyboy74]

How much? Might be interested, do you have pics?

Pm'd

 

[photoman9988]

So is this close to a NWBIG with the lastest ZF versions? The main issue seems to be the date wheel alignment, correct?

 

[Falter]

Assuming you get a good one with good alignments, it is a superb watch out of the box.
Quick change strap also works flawlessly on mine. I recommend you also order an extra ZF rubber strap if you already got the bracelet.
The ZF rubber strap quality blew me away.

Dial color is very close to the newer model gen dials which has the same stronger sunburst. It is the best blue rep dial I've ever seen.
That being said, it is still not the same as gen.
There is a ring that wraps around the minute markers that are much more pronounced on the gen dial and can't really be seen on the rep.
Number indicators at 60, 15, 30, and 45 are also more bold on the gen compared to the other numbers. Rep seems to all be the same boldness.
Also the movement seen through the open case back is not going to be anywhere near gen.
Other than those flaws, this is my favorite rep right now and the best 4500v rep out by far.

Here's a shot of it next to my gen dial.

Please note, the gen dial I have is from an older model. Therefore the ZF dial will be closer to the newer gen models(2021 and after I believe) with more pronounced sunbursts.

 

[photoman9988]

Assuming you get a good one with good alignments, it is a superb watch out of the box.
Quick change strap also works flawlessly on mine. I recommend you also order an extra ZF rubber strap if you already got the bracelet.
The ZF rubber strap quality blew me away.

Dial color is very close to the newer model gen dials which has the same stronger sunburst. It is the best blue rep dial I've ever seen.
That being said, it is still not the same as gen.
There is a ring that wraps around the minute markers that are much more pronounced on the gen dial and can't really be seen on the rep.
Number indicators at 60, 15, 30, and 45 are also more bold on the gen compared to the other numbers. Rep seems to all be the same boldness.
Also the movement seen through the open case back is not going to be anywhere near gen.
Other than those flaws, this is my favorite rep right now and the best 4500v rep out by far.

Here's a shot of it next to my gen dial.

Please note, the gen dial I have is from an older model. Therefore the ZF dial will be closer to the newer gen models(2021 and after I believe) with more pronounced sunbursts.

Does the newer dial still have that dark, inky blue/black look? I've seen pictures of some 2022 gens and the dials are very bright blue compared to their pre-2021 counterparts.

 

[Falter]

Yeah they do. Don't just look at photos online, they can be deceiving. I suggest you look up videos instead where you can see the dial color changing in real time from the lighting of the environment.

Here's one I found that should show you quite accurately how the newer gen dials look.

 

[Falter]

As you can see, it is pretty damn close to the ZF in terms of color and even sunburst.

 

[photoman9988]

As you can see, it is pretty damn close to the ZF in terms of color and even sunburst.

Oh wow, that DOES look much better than the pictures I've seen. Has ZF ever repped the pre-2021 dial? Or is this the only version they've ever made for the blue 4500v?

 

[fpi87]

Does the newer dial still have that dark, inky blue/black look? I've seen pictures of some 2022 gens and the dials are very bright blue compared to their pre-2021 counterparts.

The blue hue is more or less the same pre-2021 and post-2021, it's the dial finishing technique that differs. The pre-2021 version has a lacquered dial with much more matte finish and very little to no sunburst, while the post-2021 dial has heavy sunburst finish. Sunburst dials reflects much more light so this is the reason why it's deceptive sometimes that the blue hue is "lighter" , especially in pictures with staged lightning.

I prefer a matte lacquered dial as this is less common and the lacquer gives much more "depth", unfortunately ZF only produces the sunburst dial version, but I know we can't complain, it's the best 4500V we have till now

 

[Falter]

@fpi87 nailed it.
Btw I too, like the older lacquered dial better. Maybe 10x better.
It gives it a much more rich and sophisticated look.
Personally I don’t like too much sunburst, in any dial really.

 

[Falter]

I will add one thing though. The pre 2021 gen dial finish is not matte at all.
It is actually very glossy with a much more even and subtle dispersion of blue tones when compared to the newer models due to less sunburst.

Boy I cannot wait for my watch to come back with Gen dial intact. One of if not the Best blue dial in the entire watch industry currently.

 

[germanynrw]

The best thing will be to change the miyota for a instant date movement.

 

[photoman9988]

Another question, how loud is the rotor on this watch? It's a Miyota, so I assume it won't be dead silent. But is it noticably bad?

I just put my order in with Jtime, so fingers crossed I can GL the first QC pictures he sends.

 

[fpi87]

Another question, how loud is the rotor on this watch? It's a Miyota, so I assume it won't be dead silent. But is it noticably bad?

I just put my order in with Jtime, so fingers crossed I can GL the first QC pictures he sends.

I have no issues with a loud rotor with the 4500V.

In fact, I never had a particular issue with miyota rotors being loud, the spinning is more noticeable than some other automatics yes, but the 'free' spinning and very 'loudy 'rotors that it even starts to disturb people are only few cases out of the million miyota's being produced each year. Either it's me being lucky or others exaggerating.

 

[photoman9988]

So I just got my QC pictures from Jtime and gave it the GL. I was wondering if there are any decent rep or even aftermarket leather straps that have the quick release for the 4500v? All I'm finding are super sketchy listings on DHgate and AliExpress.

 

[Kongor]

So I just got my QC pictures from Jtime and gave it the GL. I was wondering if there are any decent rep or even aftermarket leather straps that have the quick release for the 4500v? All I'm finding are super sketchy listings on DHgate and AliExpress.

Custom Watch Strap for Vacheron Constantin Overseas

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delugs.com

Looks like it's available through delugs at an okay price - based on the reviews, the quick release'll work, just not as well as rep/oem.

 

[fpi87]

Custom Watch Strap for Vacheron Constantin Overseas

The wait is over - you can now get custom leather watch straps made for your Vacheron Constantin Overseas. This strap would definitely FIT the following models: VCO 4500V (Self-Winding), VCO 7900V (Dual Time), VCO 4300V (Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin), VCO 5500V (Chronograph), VCO 6000V...

delugs.com

Looks like it's available through delugs at an okay price - based on the reviews, the quick release'll work, just not as well as rep/oem.

I have one from them and I confirm they provide nice straps. Just bit pricey compared to the rep itself, especially the strap is unique to the overseas.

 

[Falter]

I have one from them and I confirm they provide nice straps. Just bit pricey compared to the rep itself, especially the strap is unique to the overseas.

Do they fit well with the ZF 4500v? The Delug straps.

 

[Falter]

Just got my ZF back.
Gen dial and case refinished.
In awe.

 

[vcelkama]

Just got my ZF back.
Gen dial and case refinished.
In awe.

Looks very nice - what “case refinishing” was done for it please?

 

[Falter]

Thanks!
The case has been rebrushed to genlike spec.
Here you can see the case work done more clearly.