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ZF RM55, new super clone movement

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Reading and commenting through out this entire post , has anyone listed the stark differences between v1 and v2 ? White bubba watson, zf off course .
V2 has brushed ribs instead of pad printed frosting / applied metal decals like APSF.

Brushed parts are a bit too wide compared to the gen / vaucher (clone) but still better than V1 and other competing versions in this price bracket IMO

Looks pretty decent out of the box without breaking the bank for a vaucher clone with free sprung balance.
 

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I asked for BBR factory RM but it seems closed, my TD said they not working anymore? Possible seizing?
 

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V2 has brushed ribs instead of pad printed frosting / applied metal decals like APSF.

Brushed parts are a bit too wide compared to the gen / vaucher (clone) but still better than V1 and other competing versions in this price bracket IMO

Looks pretty decent out of the box without breaking the bank for a vaucher clone with free sprung balance.
There is a v1 on sale for 700$ , its tempting. But if the difference is stark between v1 and v2 then i will just buy v2 from a TD
 

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From intime:

V2 updated the RMUL2 super clone movement structure, also updated the Silver blasted finishing as genuine.

ZF Super clone All in one RMUL2 movement with transparent Incabloc like genuine , it is not decorated movement, the entire watch structure is same as genuine, ceramic bezel and the mid titanium case wrapped with rubber like genuine.


My understanding is the only update are the ‘ribs’ with a better finishing. Rationally I don’t think it’s worth the upgrade since you’ll only notice that in macro shots on RWI but not with the watch on the wrist, but my OCD brain will always look at it and know there is a perfected version out there.
Depends on your margin for error if it’s v1 or v2 for you.
 
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From intime:

V2 updated the RMUL2 super clone movement structure, also updated the Silver blasted finishing as genuine.

ZF Super clone All in one RMUL2 movement with transparent Incabloc like genuine , it is not decorated movement, the entire watch structure is same as genuine, ceramic bezel and the mid titanium case wrapped with rubber like genuine.


My understanding is the only update are the ‘ribs’ with a better finishing. Rationally I don’t think it’s worth the upgrade since you’ll only notice that in macro shots on RWI but not with the watch on the wrist, but my OCD brain will always look at it and know there is a perfected version out there.
Depends on your margin for error if it’s v1 or v2 for you.
Also the rib extension at the back side down right
 

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Updated bevels, and updated movement in this is and its immediate buy for me, and honestly I can probably live with the bevels as is.

Glad they finally started making Grey ceramic Ti. The rep game has truly stepped up in the past few years and i’m loving every minute of it.
 
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Updated bevels, and updated movement in this is and its immediate buy for me, and honestly I can probably live with the bevels as is.

Glad they finally started making Grey ceramic Ti. The rep game has truly stepped up in the past few years and i’m loving every minute of it.
Yes.

Honestly, I remeber people begging for this model saying they would do anything for a clone like this.

And then when it's released, of course, people instantly criticized the shark fin strap, the color of the rehaut ring, and then the brushing of the ribs. :ROFLMAO:

Sometimes I wonder what would really satisfy replica addicts. Watch collectors in general are some of the hardest people to satisfy.
 

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Yes.

Honestly, I remeber people begging for this model saying they would do anything for a clone like this.

And then when it's released, of course, people instantly criticized the shark fin strap, the color of the rehaut ring, and then the brushing of the ribs. :ROFLMAO:

Sometimes I wonder what would really satisfy replica addicts. Watch collectors in general are some of the hardest people to satisfy.
The problem is that the perfect movement exist, but it costs 5k…

For the price this is a very good watch.
 

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The problem is that the perfect movement exist, but it costs 5k…

For the price this is a very good watch.
For sub $1000 it is geniunely an insane watch objectively. The case construction, materials used, shape, movement, these are not easy things to do, we are just spoiled. People think the Chinese wizards wave a wand and suddenly a case appears but as someone in manufacturing, I can appreciate how hard it is to make this case.

Not to mention scaling production to make more than 50 a month and getting the cost to a reasonable level. This is geniune industrial optimization to create these cases at a good price. People dont appreciate that.

The local TD price makes this watch even more crazy. I mean they sell it for 700 usd. Wtf lol. 700 usd gets u peanuts in gen watches. Like a Hamilton or a Seiko with a mineral crystal lol
 
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For sub $1000 it is geniunely an insane watch objectively. The case construction, materials used, shape, movement, these are not easy things to do, we are just spoiled. People think the Chinese wizards wave a wand and suddenly a case appears but as someone in manufacturing, I can appreciate how hard it is to make this case.

Not to mention scaling production to make more than 50 a month and getting the cost to a reasonable level. This is geniune industrial optimization to create these cases at a good price. People dont appreciate that.

The local TD price makes this watch even more crazy. I mean they sell it for 700 usd. Wtf lol. 700 usd gets u peanuts in gen watches. Like a Hamilton or a Seiko with a mineral crystal lol
I understand your sentiment and appreciate the efforts that go into making these watches. However, what frustrates me is that in a couple of months, there will be a V2 or V3 with updated colors and improved movements. These “improvements” and “updates” could have been offered in the V1 version since they exist for other models. It seems like the factories follow a pattern of launching a new model with excess parts or miss produced parts, and then gradually “improve” the watch over time in the name if V2, V3.
 

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I understand your sentiment and appreciate the efforts that go into making these watches. However, what frustrates me is that in a couple of months, there will be a V2 or V3 with updated colors and improved movements. These “improvements” and “updates” could have been offered in the V1 version since they exist for other models. It seems like the factories follow a pattern of launching a new model with excess parts or miss produced parts, and then gradually “improve” the watch over time in the name if V2, V3.
I get your sentiment and while I do find that factories do release new versions to get more buyers, there has NEVER been a perfect v1 replica. Even the old true "1:1" Panerais go through many iterations to get them perfect. Anyways the solution is simple. Don't ever buy the first version of a popular watch.