ZF Seamaster has landed

[eBoy]

PS:... as opposed to gen*

 

[Everett270]

@ OP: I noticed that the ORF and ZF are each a tiny bit thicker (like up to half a mm) while the VSF's case is actually 0.1mm thinner.

Given that the Seamaster is not a thin watch to begin with, did you find the (admittedly very marginal) thickness of the ORF and ZF noticeable or is that negligible? My guess is that it should be not noticeable, can you confirm?

Having had them both at the same time, it was not noticeable to me.

 

[Route66]

Any hint about screwdriver size to resize the bracelet?
Those screw have a tiny, narrow slot!

 

[VisionSub]

I consider going for the green one since recession is hitting my funds to buy gen. Would you be so kind to share suggestions on where to get one with bracelet?

 

[Teamjlf]

I consider going for the green one since recession is hitting my funds to buy gen. Would you be so kind to share suggestions on where to get one with bracelet?

Every TD will be able to source from ZF.
Go to the usual TD websites and have a browse and pick your poison.

Have a look, they are everywhere :

SEAMASTER SERIES : Trusty Time Watch, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Trusty Time Watch : SEAMASTER SERIES - ROLXX BREITLING BREGUET ALANGE & SOHNE BLANCPAIN BVLGARI CARTIER FRANCK MULLER GLASHUTTE IWC JAEGER LE COULTRE JOUIS VUITTON MAURICE & LACROIX MOVADO OMEGA ORIS PANERAI PIAGET PATEK PHILIPPE RADO TAG HEUER TECHNOMARINE VACH. CONSTANTINE ZENITH MONT BLANC...

trustytimewatch88.io

 

[Route66]

Any hint about screwdriver size to resize the bracelet?
Those screw have a tiny, narrow slot!

I'm gonna answer to myself here.
I did my homeworks and found out that a 1.8x0.3 mm flathead screwdriver (such as Wiha 96018, less than 10 bucks at Jeff's) does the job on gen bracelet, without having to source a t-shaped bit.
I switched to rubber, so couldn't check if that screwdriver is the right one also for rep bracelet.

 

[ward.p]

After wearing the ZF approximately four times, the white enamel 5-minute marker bar has fallen out, as seen in the photo.
Repair:
- Is it best to source white enamel paint as close to spec as possible, and fill it in myself?

How do we think it's originally made?
- Is it a small piece of cut metal that's glued in?
- It it enamel paint, that in mine has just bonded to itself and formed a rectangle of enamel that's fallen out?

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[Teamjlf]

After wearing the ZF approximately four times, the white enamel 5-minute marker bar has fallen out, as seen in the photo.
Repair:
- Is it best to source white enamel paint as close to spec as possible, and fill it in myself?

How do we think it's originally made?
- Is it a small piece of cut metal that's glued in?
- It it enamel paint, that in mine has just bonded to itself and formed a rectangle of enamel that's fallen out?

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Wow, ZF really putting out some weird quality lately. I’ve never seen this issue before on any rep Seamaster from any factory ? No idea what the actual marker is made of… but my guess would be it’s a piece of white ceramic that’s been coated. Simply filling in with an enamel paint won’t work as it will discolour over time and look different.

Here is the actual description :

BEZEL: High Grade Blue Ceramic Bezel (Uni-Directional) with Swiss Grade Platinum Coat on Numerals which will not fade

At this point, your best option would be to replace the bezel or bezel insert. Reach out to the TD you purchased from and see what they can do to help source from ZF.

 

[Route66]

After wearing the ZF approximately four times, the white enamel 5-minute marker bar has fallen out, as seen in the photo.

Gen Tudor Pelagos' behave quite in the same way, so maybe your Omega is just a Tudor in disguise



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Sorry for what has happened, I agree with this:

At this point, your best option would be to replace the bezel or bezel insert. Reach out to the TD you purchased from and see what they can do to help source from ZF.

 

[maplesirup]

Gen Tudor Pelagos' behave quite in the same way, so maybe your Omega is just a Tudor in disguise



/s
Sorry for what has happened, I agree with this:

That is a joke of Tudor... The only time I saw inserts falling apart on Tudors was on the ZF/XF versions but did not know this happens to gens as well...

 

[ward.p]

@Route66 I've fallen in love with a few Tudors so I'd be okay with that ;P
I think that Pelagos would actually look fantastic with all of the line markers removed from it.

@Teamjlf thanks for the advice. TD will source the bezel insert for me but has asked for $20 USD shipping.

I'm frustrated by having to pay extra for a part to fix a defective watch I've had for two weeks.
Am I being unreasonable, should I accept this as standard operating procedure and pay for the shipping?

 

[Teamjlf]

@Teamjlf thanks for the advice. TD will source the bezel insert for me but has asked for $20 USD shipping.

I'm frustrated by having to pay extra for a part to fix a defective watch I've had for two weeks.
Am I being unreasonable, should I accept this as standard operating procedure and pay for the shipping?

Yes mate, it’s a reasonable gesture and a good solution. Hope it all works out well for you.

 

[Route66]

That is a joke of Tudor... The only time I saw inserts falling apart on Tudors was on the ZF/XF versions but did not know this happens to gens as well...

Yes, it definitely happens on gen's too, take a look at WUS:

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/tudor-pelagos-owner-thread.3403210/post-54841708

@Route66 I've fallen in love with a few Tudors so I'd be okay with that ;P
I think that Pelagos would actually look fantastic with all of the line markers removed from it.

I love some of them as well.. but if you prefer them markers-free, you just have to wear the watch and wait

 

[Noggletime]

How good is the ar coating on the zf when compared to the vsf?

I found the AR coating on the ZF to be awful. The coating on the crystal became scuffed beyond comprehension the first two days just by wearing it around the house (with little wrist time). Best guess is that it was rubbing against my jeans:



I got sick of the lack of legibility, so I took some Polywatch and a rotary tool and buffed it out. Don’t see difference with the lack of AR except for no more scratches!

 

[ward.p]

I love some of them as well.. but if you prefer them markers-free, you just have to wear the watch and wait

Lol. You mean I've got to pay all that coin and then put in the effort to wear it? Can't I pay someone to 'vintage' it? ;P

@Teamjlf
Thank you, appreciate your responses.

 

[botsyboy]

Worn mine for pretty much 3 months at least 4 times a week without any ar scuffing issues.

 

[eBoy]

After wearing the ZF approximately four times, the white enamel 5-minute marker bar has fallen out, as seen in the photo.

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ZF is notorious for crooked markers, now they even go missing lol

 

[holyron]

VSF and ZF are top in my eyes.

looking to get one of these soon - but will be on the rubber.

 

[Jlgti]

That thing looks good. Might have to try another one. Is the weight the same as a gen?

 

[BoyScoutt87]

not bad! I go back and forth on these. Can't make up my mind.