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ZF 687 Re-Release quick look!

superspark69

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So yesterday I received a few new Rad's the Re-Released 687 & 685 I also got the SF 424 & 448 (but more about them in a later post)

A few people have messaged me to post some photo's after I got it so they could decide if they want to pull the trigger, Firstly the quality of the watch is great, the Dial layout/colours is spot on and I certainly don't think the engravings are too thick. If I picked a fault with the engravings the inner part of the 'A' is not quite as sharp as the GEN but you would have to get your Macro out to see this in the real world. The Faux decoration wheels on the P3000 is nice, not exactly like Gen but close enough at a cursory glance and the jewel colours have been greatly improved.

Now I'm a bit of a strap freak/whore and replace Rep straps with Great aftermarket / OEM items. This time however ZF have hit the ball out of the Park the strap quality is amazing and has been updated with the Made in Austria stamps, I'm not going to change the strap on this one or the 685! they are that good!. Plus they are 27mm x 22mm!.

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Matty369

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Thanks for the pictures mate, I was eagerly awaiting your post and the final nudge toward ordering one. :)

I see that "kidney" shaped hole is still not a hole but no biggie. Is crystal plexi like GEN or sapphire ?
 

Slumeet

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I never liked Panerai but this watch is very nice. Thinking I'll be pulling the trigger here, love the caramel color.
 

centrum

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The straps look good indeed for rep straps! That's amazing. I am a big fan of Radiomir's, but of the older models. I wish the rep makers release classic Radiomirs like the 183, 210, and 380.
Handsome watch mate!
 
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Str1xt

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Schweeet. I'll be ordering one as well, thanks for the post pal.
 

snowykim

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Any change in dial compared to v1? Have you had a chance to compare the dial color and shade between gen and v1?
 

superspark69

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Any change in dial compared to v1? Have you had a chance to compare the dial color and shade between gen and v1?

I never had a V1 so cant comment really, only from what ive seen in pics, the engravings on the dial aren't as thick........ Colour and shade are spot on to the Gen that I tried on.