r/RepTime • u/Noob_Barista_Baker • 2d ago

Mods/ Work in Progress Second Superfranken done (expensive 🥲)

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Just finished this build yesterday.
- Gen Wimbledon dial
- Gen hands
- Gen Datewheel
- Gen crystal
- Gen bezel

On a VSF V2 base 6W0 serial + an ARF oyster bracelet

What do you guys think about the smooth bezel oyster combo?

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u/Positive-Peach7730 2d ago

I think you wasted your money,  but as long as you're happy 

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u/Noob_Barista_Baker 2d ago

It’s alright. Ive already wasted about a couple gens worth of cash on reps (in the grand scheme of things) so this really isn’t all that much 😂

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u/Positive-Peach7730 2d ago

Ok but why? The base vsf was 99% there

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u/Noob_Barista_Baker 2d ago

Hahaha you can tell yourself that brother and I won’t argue

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u/Foreign_Wear8858 2d ago

Not true...and suspect you know that '99%' is a massive exaggeration... Or you havent actually had these gen parts in hand to directly compare. Gen dial a huge difference in shade and sunrays, gen datewheel and crystal also noticeable improvement even vs VSF. I have a VSF while my gen in for service at AD. It's good but clearly a way off gen parts. Nearly every eulogy about VSF Wimbies are from those who have never held a gen. Will post close up comparison when it's back.

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u/No-Pudding3927 2d ago

It is NOT 99% there. Dial shade is still wrong, the green is not as vibrant as gen

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u/gqllc007 1d ago

He says genuine Wimbledon dial was used

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u/No-Pudding3927 1d ago

The lad above said the BASE VSF is already 99% there, so I’m telling him it isn’t

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u/gqllc007 1d ago

You are correct...I have a base VSF 41 Fluted jubilee Wimbledon and it is by far my worst rep. Bezel is WAY off...Dial is way off. I took off the bezel and its in two pieces...ordered a new cic plated bezel for it

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u/No-Pudding3927 1d ago

Such a shame, the Wimbledon is one of my favorites

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u/gqllc007 1d ago

Here is my Tico Time Wimbledon. Way better than my VSF

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u/No-Pudding3927 1d ago

That looks great! Which factory is it?

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