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ZF RM55, new super clone movement

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It really depends on the project.. And the movement has many variations, then also is if its free sprung or not.

My guess is that is the price when those 3 watches were built.. Maybe less or more.

I have seen a real vaucher builds which were in the range of 25k more or less. Then other RM models with real Parmiginani at 30k above. Im just basing on what I saw. These are the same makers who build full solid 18k PP, AP, Rolexes. They also build platinum models and I am amazed by the craftmanship.
I talk about the movement up on this page, which is the best vaucher clone, I currently own a previous free sprung version which will be swapped soon for this last one and the price difference compared with the quality to a year ago is massive.

If you go to real vauchers yes the price sky rockets, but does not really make sense for me since clones are really good nowadays, 35-02 clone is only available with a real Parmigiani base right now and thus in the 15-20k range, but with time a clone will come as happened with the 55 movement.

I have a solid gold Rolex bracelet and finishing is pretty good, problem is with rehaut fitment and finishing on the case...
 

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I have a solid gold Rolex bracelet and finishing is pretty good, problem is with rehaut fitment and finishing on the case...
Not sure where you get yours but the ones I saw are very good.. I don't own one yet but a platinum day date or daytona will be nice and heavy. lol.

You can have trusted modders here do final finishing on the case too. Gens also have misaligned rehauts.
 

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Not sure where you get yours but the ones I saw are very good.. I don't own one yet but a platinum day date or daytona will be nice and heavy. lol.

You can have trusted modders here do final finishing on the case too. Gens also have misaligned rehauts.
My bracelet is good, the cases usually miss the alignment of the rehaut at the 5 and 7 hour mark, not talking about a bit of misalignment but a completely wrong position, maybe it was fixed recently but almost all the ones I have seen until now miss this detail. (Daytonas, can't speak about Day Dates).

Gens with misaligned rehaut are usually a matter of moving the movement one side or another until it is (almost) perfectly aligned, not a bad engraving. My gen 116506 lacked this when brand new, 5 minutes fix if you have a good relationship with the AD because otherwise they can tell you it is within tolerances haha
 
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My bracelet is good, the cases usually miss the alignment of the rehaut at the 5 and 7 hour mark, not talking about a bit of misalignment but a completely wrong position, maybe it was fixed recently but almost all the ones I have seen until now miss this detail. (Daytonas, can't speak about Day Dates).

Gens with misaligned rehaut are usually a matter of moving the movement one side or another until it is (almost) perfectly aligned, not a bad engraving. My gen 116506 lacked this when brand new, 5 minutes fix if you have a good relationship with the AD because otherwise they can tell you it is within tolerances haha
You bought this from a TD?
Even if it’s 50% less than gen, for something this much I prefer to go full gen from the AD.

I don’t trust anyone with that kind of money specially online
 

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You bought this from a TD?
Even if it’s 50% less than gen, for something this much I prefer to go full gen from the AD.

I don’t trust anyone with that kind of money specially online
Not a TD, I just wanted a yellow gold bracelet for a build and after many deals with the seller I went ahead, at todays gold price I would be making money with it if I melt it to be fair haha.

It was for 116508 JM, wanted the watch when it was discontinued and did not want to pay close to 100k that was trading at that moment so even if I would also go gen in most cases this was one of those "let's try" projects.
 
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hey fellas new ZF just dropped on amowatch, any idea if its a V2 or if its just more expensive because of the velcro
 

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hey fellas new ZF just dropped on amowatch, any idea if its a V2 or if its just more expensive because of the velcro
because of the velcro bro, no updates have been made on the ZF 055 yet.
 

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Where can I get these?
Something closer to home courtesy of our very own @Stuvetjee

 
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On the topic of these shark fin straps, do you guys think the green and yellow one would look good on the white ceramic ZF 055? Was thinking of buying one or might wait until the RM 61-01 with green and yellow ribs comes out 🤞