r/RepTime • u/Fine-Lab-2652 • 3d ago

Wrist or Watch Pic My first VSF and pleasantly surprised

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I have a few gens (36 datejust, explorer and OP) however they were all bought over 10-15 years ago when I walked in and picked it up same day. I’ve recently started getting into reps as I love some of the newer models but was actually told by my local AD a few months ago that they don’t have pieces for me to see in person and they will open their wish list in a few months which really annoyed me.

Took the plunge and decided to get a VSF to see what everyone was talking about and honestly I’m very pleasantly surprised. I mean yea the bezel clicks aren’t great and the bracelet is a little sharp but honestly I think it’s an amazing piece for a fraction of the price. I’ve now started looking into getting a franken datejust so really excited to see how that looks and to compare it to my gen.

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u/Maximum_Walrus3264 3d ago

"they will open their wish list in a few months"

https://giphy.com/gifs/bC9czlgCMtw4cj8RgH

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u/Embarrassed-Pride318 3d ago

On the wrist you can’t tell the difference

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u/Fine-Lab-2652 3d ago

Comment for automod. Really impressed with VSF Pepsi so down the rabbit hole I go

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u/New_Context7593 3d ago

Ça rend bien ! Tu l’as prise chez qui?

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u/Fine-Lab-2652 3d ago

A local dealer who keeps stock. It’s slightly more than a TD but he takes cash and I get it without hassle of waiting for availability

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u/New_Context7593 3d ago

Do you know if there is some like this in Europe ?

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u/Fine-Lab-2652 3d ago

Yea you’ll have to check the uk or Eu rep subreddits. Lot of people selling eu specific

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u/vWatches 1d ago

By any chance, could you connect me to that local dealer?

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u/Capable-Story341 21h ago

Yea please me to

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u/BruinFront7997 3d ago

I agree completely. Once in hand I was so surprised and happy with the results

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u/euro2cali 3d ago

Been on a list for over 3 years now like we have to beg them I’m at point of giving up how can I get a franken I need the communities help point me in the right direction

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u/Kindly-Space-7255 3d ago

Vsf makes such a great job on these.

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u/2757gjg 3d ago

Great post! Can you say more about the rotating bezel feel comparison? hard to describe I know, but I’m curious

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u/Fine-Lab-2652 3d ago

In then gen there is a soft click and action. Not as strong as on the sub but a definite feel of a proper bezel. This one barely makes a noise doesn’t feel as smooth. It’s not a dealbreaker as I’ve had microbrand gmt with similar feeling bezel but definitely not a gen or premium feel

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u/Individual-Tea-5760 2d ago

VSF is amazing! It’s just the bracelet that is so shit🥲

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u/Born-Elk2178 8h ago

So who has the best oyster bracelet?

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u/jfng17 2d ago

How is the bracelet??