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ZF's Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

Hyjynx

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Nice review and pictures. I have a Noob v1, so probably won't be going for this ZF rendition. No doubt a great effort by ZF. Now I'm certainly looking forward to the blue version. [emoji106]
 

asiparks

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Really great pics PAMaholic ! You can see a hint of the circular graining in that second one.
Whether or not it's "better" than the V1, it's an amazingly accurate super rep.
Looks like the BFF is now NWBIG.
 

darknite

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I was never a FF fan but holy crap seeing this made me just fall in love for some reason. Putting this on the list ...
 

JackJ1980

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Nice review and pictures. I have a Noob v1, so probably won't be going for this ZF rendition. No doubt a great effort by ZF. Now I'm certainly looking forward to the blue version. [emoji106]
God I hope they get the dial right.
 

PAMaholic

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Just greased all the seals on mine and took this pics at the time. No clue what movement that is. Maybe some pros can chime in here?!
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asiparks

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looks nice and clean, what ever it is...

FWIW, here's my Noob V1: not the best, sorry

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maxracingshox

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Just greased all the seals on mine and took this pics at the time. No clue what movement that is. Maybe some pros can chime in here?!
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Pics of this watch are always greatly appreciated, so big thanks :)
It would be easier to identify, if you could take a shot of the balance, as the factories all use a slightly different design...

Edit: Forget the last sentence. It's clearly a ST2100, as it mimics Eta's Glucydur balance in design. Afaik only Seagull uses this type of design...
 

PAMaholic

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Pics of this watch are always greatly appreciated, so big thanks :)
It would be easier to identify, if you could take a shot of the balance, as the factories all use a slightly different design...
Sorry mate, already resealed everything. I won't reopen it again...
 

Caesar

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Again,
it is a movement based on eta's 2836-2 construction made by a Chinese company called Seagull.
There are several other companies copying that movement such as Sellita (they call it SW220 btw.) or the Hangzhou factory (they call it 6460).
Seagull is a legit company making quite good movements. They call their version of the 2836-2 St2100.

Seagull 2100 = Hangzhou 6460 = Sellita SW220 = Eta 2836-2

Seagull 2130 = Hangzhou 6300 = Sellita SW200 = Eta 2824-2

Hope this clears up things.
Thanks for posting that! Very informative!
 

maxracingshox

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WOW...this is one expensive rep if the movement is 2824-2!
It's a 2836 and I don't know how this makes it more or less expensive... ;)
It comes with two straps, tools, etc. has superb finish and very expensive to make domed and AR coated crystal. This watch is a true masterpiece in the rep world.
While it's not cheap, I find it justifiable.
 

maxracingshox

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@PAMaholic I just noticed your hands/ dial indices look ever so slightly scratched or dirty in your hi res pics from your ZF BPFF. Did it come from factory like that?
 

PAMaholic

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@PAMaholic I just noticed your hands/ dial indices look ever so slightly scratched or dirty in your hi res pics from your ZF BPFF. Did it come from factory like that?
No clue what your speaking of mate? But if anything is there, it will never be seen in real life dimensions.
 

maxracingshox

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No clue what your speaking of mate? But if anything is there, it will never be seen in real life dimensions.
I have to apologize, the pics were from @JackJ1980
I mixed that up.

So the question goes to Jack :)
Did it come from factory like that?
(Please note I am SUPER ocd about stuff like that...)

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JackJ1980

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If it's the v2, probably my smith not using his loupe before sealing. If v1 the factory